High School & College Admissions Counseling

As a Co-Founder and Head of Business Operations I focus on managing Insight Education and overseeing Strategy, Financials, Marketing and HR. I graduated with an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2004. I also hold a BASc in Civil Engineering from the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada. I have professional experience as a management consultant with McKinsey and Co., where I worked with retail banking clients. I also served as a Construction Manager with Turner Construction Company for four years managing the operations associated with the $500 million renovations of the General Motors Renaissance Center in Detroit, MI. Soon after graduating from Stanford University, I founded a company focused on identifying and pursuing attractive investment opportunities in the private industry. My search, in tandem with my Stanford classmate Purvi Mody, led me to Insight Education. 

I spent more than 12 wonderful years as a College Counselor at Insight and I loved every minute and the hundreds of students I crossed paths with! My role is now focused entirely on business operations. Insight throws many exciting challenges and opportunities at me on a daily basis and I look forward to playing an active role in the long-term growth and development of this wonderful organization. 

During my tenure at Insight as a counselor, I worked with students who were admitted to Stanford University, Cornell University, Duke University, Washington University in St. Louis, Northwestern University, Rice University, USC (with scholarships), The University of Illinois, UIUC, University of Washington – Seattle, Pomona College, and Carnegie Mellon University (Computer Science), to name a few. I also helped students gain admission to all UC Schools including UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UC Davis, UC Irvine, UC Santa Barbara and UC Santa Cruz. I believe that every child is a unique individual and therefore deserves a very personalized Insight experience in order to better guide them throughout high school and the college admissions process. We all learn in different ways and we are all therefore suited to very different college environments. In my current role, I continue to work with our counselors regularly. 

My favourite day of the year takes place every October when the Insight Team is invited to volunteer at Impact Academy, a tuition-free public charter school in Hayward, California, for their annual CSU Day. Our team spends the morning assigned to different classrooms, helping seniors complete and submit their applications to California State Universities and answering all of their questions about applying to the CSUs, the UCs and any other public or private universities across the United States. During my time at Stanford I spent two years volunteering at the Costaño School in East Palo Alto serving as a mentor to a second/third grader as she tackled math and reading. I have also volunteered my time as a pro-bono consultant with the Stanford Alumni Consulting Team on projects for St. Matthew’s Episcopal School in San Mateo, The Nueva School in Hillsborough and the Redwood City Education Foundation. 

As a proud Canadian I love getting back home to Toronto as often as possible to spend time with my family and giving my three sons the opportunity to spend time with my family. And of course, cheering on the Raptors, the Blue Jays, and the Leafs!!! 

I live in Menlo Park, California with my family. I relish the time I get to spend with my three sons, Ajit, Talin, and Kalem, helping them with their classical guitar lessons and practice, playing catch or improving their baseball swing in the yard, basketball in the driveway, riding our scooters to the park or cheering on the 49ers at Levi’s Stadium!!! 

Hello! 
My name is Purvi Mody and as one of the partners at Insight Education I love working with students ready to achieve their educational dreams! 

I have eighteen years of experience as an educational and admissions counselor. My formal experience in this field began with Achieva College Prep in 1999, but I have worked privately with students since 1998. At Achieva, I developed the Jump Start Program, designed for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. My work with more than one thousand students during my career has allowed me the privilege of assisting many with their admission to some of the top universities in the country including Stanford, Brown, Harvard, UC Berkeley and UCLA to name but a few. My philosophy centers around helping kids identify and apply to the schools that are the best fit for them and then develop applications that emphasize their unique attributes and talents. I also enjoy working with Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors helping them with every facet of their high school journey. I have increasingly spent time advising families of middle school students on choosing the best high school for their child and helping their children develop the fundamental skills to be successful in high school. And as graduate school admissions, including law and medical, have become more complex, I have worked with applicants to develop and execute their admissions strategy. 

I graduated from UCLA with a BA (Honors) in Psychology, and minors in Education and Business. I then completed my Masters in Education at the Stanford University School of Education. My final foray into a degree program culminated in an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. I am a member of WACAC (Western Association for College Admission Counseling).

I have built my career on my passion for education and am exceedingly well versed in the college admissions process. More importantly, I love to connect with students as they embark on an increasingly stressful and complex journey. 

When I am not reviewing college admissions essays or helping students start a new club and set academic goals, I can be found spending time with my beautiful boys (future Insighters) and husband.

As an administrative professional with over twenty years of experience, I am thrilled to bring my skills and passion to Insight Education. Growing up in the Bay Area, I’ve always been surrounded by innovation and diversity, which has shaped my dedication to helping others succeed.

My journey began at Monticello Academy in Santa Clara, where I served as an Office Manager, Assistant Director and Preschool Admissions Director. During my time there, I recruited new families, managed student databases, and implemented retention strategies to ensure student enrollment remained strong. I also collaborated with teachers to enhance classroom conditions and organized numerous events, including Annual Career Days and Promotion/Graduation ceremonies. These experiences honed my skills in event planning, mentorship, and issue resolution.

At ProActive Business Solutions in Oakland, I further developed my expertise in office management by coordinating appointments, managing inventory, and onboarding new hires. My role as an Administrative Associate at Blankenship CPA Group in Nashville allowed me to deliver exceptional customer service, optimize office documentation, and oversee event logistics, enhancing productivity and efficiency.

I hold an Associate of Arts in Child Development from DeAnza College, which has provided me with a solid foundation in understanding and supporting child development. This educational background, combined with my professional experiences, has equipped me with the tools to contribute effectively to Insight Education’s Mission.

I enjoy working at Insight Education because it allows me to blend my organizational skills with my passion for education. Helping students and families navigate the educational journey is incredibly rewarding. I thrive on the opportunity to connect with students, support their aspirations, and contribute to their success in meaningful ways.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, exploring the beautiful Bay Area, and, of course, cheering on the 49ers. I look forward to continuing my journey with Insight Education and making a positive impact on the lives of our students and their families.