Before We Speak, A Few Things You Might be Wondering.
Watch the short video below to understand what to expect in your Strategy Session with Sadaf.
▶️WATCH BEFORE YOUR CALL:
STEP 1: Check Your Email
First—check your email for your calendar invite (and your spam folder, just in case).
STEP 2: Accept the Invite & Set a Reminder
Click Accept on the calendar invitation now. Add it to your calendar, set a reminder, and ensure you have time blocked for our call.
STEP 3: Expect a Call From Our Team
Before your session, Charlie will call to confirm your details, collect your CV for Sadaf's review, and answer any last-minute questions. Her number is +44 7344 114937. Please ensure you're available for this call.
STEP 4: Watch The Framework Videos Below
To better understand how Sadaf can help you, watch the breakdown videos below where she addresses common questions about top university admissions.
FRAMEWORKS
Before Your Session, Watch These Videos Explaining Sadaf's Method.
They show how she evaluates applications, so during your session you can focus on your actual profile rather than explaining how the process works. The candidates who watch them come to their call with completely different questions, and leave with completely different advice.
#1: The Red Flag Strategy
#2: Strategy First, Essays Second
#3: Numbers Are Your Best Friend
#4: Take Control of the Interview
#5: Why Most Help Fails You
A Quick Word From Me Before We Speak.
Thank you for booking. I read every application myself and I'm looking forward to our conversation.
Before we speak, watch the frameworks above. They show how I think, so when we talk we can focus our time on you rather than cover the basics.
Don't hold back. The candidates I help most are those who show me the complete picture — even the parts they've worried about.
There's no judgement here. Only understanding and a clear plan.
See you soon,
— Sadaf
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What actually happens on this call?
It is a real conversation about your real profile. Before we speak, I will study where you stand, so we do not waste your time on the basics. On the call I will give you three things. An honest answer on whether you are genuinely competitive at the schools you are targeting. The specific things the committee will respond to in your profile, and the few they may quietly hold against you. And exactly what your path looks like from here. You will leave knowing precisely where you stand.
Q: Who will I be speaking to?
Me. Not an assistant. Not a junior consultant assigned to you after the fact. From this first call to a final offer, you work with me directly. That is the whole point of how I run my practice.
Q: Is this a sales call, or will I get an honest read?
You will get an honest read. If I believe I can help you, I will tell you what that would look like. If I am not the right person for you, I will tell you that too and point you where you should go instead. The clarity you walk away with is yours to keep, whether we decide to work together or not.
Q: What should I do before we speak?
Send your CV to Charlie (she will contact you) ahead of the call so I can review it properly. That is all. Come as you are, with the schools you are targeting in mind and the questions you have been carrying. The more openly you let me see the whole picture, the more useful this call will be.
Q: I am worried about a weakness in my profile. Should I still come?
Yes. Especially then. Almost every strong candidate has one thing they have been carrying alone, the gap, the score, the career change they are not sure how to explain. There is no judgement on my calls and no reaction, only understanding and a clear plan. Finding that weakness before the committee does, and answering it, is the heart of my method. It is exactly the work this call is for.
Q: Is it too early, or too late, for this conversation to help me?
Rarely either. The best time to apply is when your application is in its best possible form, and the strongest applications are the ones that start early, so if your deadline is months away, you are in a good position. If your deadline is close, that is precisely when knowing your real standing matters most. Either way, this call tells you where you stand and what to do next.
Q: What does it cost to work with you?
The average investment is £7,500, depending on your situation and goals. We’ll discuss the right fit for you during the call, and payment can be split. But more important than the investment is the ROI: Financial Times date indicates that top European EMBA graduates achieve an average salary of $300,000 three years most graduation, driven by immediate promotional raises and bonuses, so the work typically pays for itself within weeks.
Q: What if something comes up and I need to reschedule?
That is fine, life happens. All I ask is that you let my assistant Charlie know rather than miss it silently, because I hold these slots for a small number of people at a time and someone else may want it.