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About us

Alther Consulting Pvt. Ltd. is a female founded higher education consulting firm committed to impacting students across varied socio-economic levels in India.

We aim to help students realise their true potential and get into their dream colleges. From making strategic decisions to developing their capabilities.

Alther provides a supportive and focused environment that has helped many students get ahead. we know college applications can be stressful and we aim to lighten the load off your shoulders. we are always eager to learn, create and grow together. 

We focus on applications to international universities in countries such as U.S.A., U.K. and canada, at both, an undergraduate as well as a post-graduate level.

​In addition to our services, altHer also pairs every child with a mentor/advisor to ensure that every child has the opportunity to connect with someone from their dream college/career. our mentors will be available for the child whenever needed and will be there to help each child throughout their process.

Our Services

Planning

  • One on one sessions with each child to focus on their interests and skills.
  • Building student profiles that will help them write essays and relate to topics

Strategy

  • Time and resource allocation
  • Personality to school fit
  • Creating a well structured and meaningful CV/Resume
  • University list
  • Surveying
  • Country fit 

Mentoring

  • Pairing each child with an alumna/mentor from their dream school based on our network 
  •  Connecting students with professors in ones relevant major
  • Helping every child explore the career scope of the desired field of study

Writing

  • Essays tailored to each students strengths
  • Essays catering to each college
  • Numerous stages of editing
  • Making your essays YOURS

Meet us!

Drishti Dagliya

Co-Founder

Dhrishti’s diverse academic and professional journey bears testimony to her commitment towards and belief in robust higher education opportunities. As an undergraduate with a double-major in Philosophy and Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania, Dhrishti has been motivated to contribute to the development sector from early on in her career. Armed with an internationally-focussed MBA from the Fletcher School at Tufts University, Dhrishti has explored multiple interests at the intersection of financial innovation, business, education and social impact. Through her roles at Promethos Capital, New America Ventures, and the Soros Fund, Dhrishti has sought to develop a knowledge-base on value-driven investments in diverse asset classes that have the potential to create meaningful change. Prior to Fletcher, Dhrishti was an analyst with Deloitte’s Social Impact Consulting practice, where she was engaged with various education and skill development projects that tested her project design and program management skills.

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Dhwani Dagliya

Co-Founder

Dhwani’s deep understanding of India, and her background of studying and living in the US places her to strategically empower students at unique junctures of their lives. With a B.A. in International Studies and a minor in City Planning from Bryn Mawr College, Pennsylvania, Dhwani's journey has been marked by a rich tapestry of roles, from her tenure at a leading Venture Capital firm, where she honed her investment acumen, to her work at a social impact-driven startup, where she wove strategic threads connecting communities with meaningful causes. Her extensive background includes pivotal contributions at BLJ Worldwide, a global PR firm and as the CEO of Redefine Her Street (Bryn Mawr Chapter), an organization fostering women's empowerment in the corporate world.

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Testimonial

Arnav Gupta

Carnigie Mellon, Georgia Tech,

USC, Purdue, UIUC, UC Irvine UC Davis - $58000 scholarship UCSD)

I would like to thank both Drishti and Dhwani for all their help and support. Without their immense guidance and essay help I would not have been able to achieve such promising results. I think we could not have done better. We put our best foot forward. Although an early start to the process and starting with Alther right after my 10th boards would have been helpful as I could have utilised that free time to be productive. I think one thing that Alther had was their ability to devote time to me. I wouldn’t have got such attention from any other counselling agency. I also think that their approach to the process was unique especially in terms of their essay ideas.

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Eshaan Sarda

USC,

Wesleyan

So it was only one of those days when we realised that we had to speed-track a process of applying into colleges abroad as we were really late in applying and the only word that came to my moms head was alther. The challenge was taken up by both of our mentors extremely well and as soon as possible ; from being patient with us to explaining everything in detail; both Drishti and Dhwani were very very particular and responsive. We never felt alone or helpless in the entire process as Dhwani was available even if it were for a small doubt we would conduct a meeting within hours of the doubt being raised. Even if I didn’t get to go, alther made me realise my passion for usc and motivated me to write a fabulous essay which eventually got me in. The proofreading of the creative writing process was also done very professionally. Working with alther was one of the most stress free experiences of my 12th Standard. Everything was amazing!

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Kanika Pasichia

Tufts University,

ED

Drishti and Dhwani were unwavering pillars of support throughout my university admissions journey. They genuinely believed in me when others didn’t and their motivation and guidance helped me get into my dream university as well ! What prompted me to choose Alther was the distinct focus and individual attention you offer to students. Your genuine care to understand my academic journey and assistance in building a profile that truly represents my passions set you apart. Additionally, the opportunity to be paired up with mentors who provide personalized guidance also solidified my decision. Over our 2 years together, they tailored their mentorship to my interests and enabled me to build a resumé that truly represented my strengths and passions. Always prompt and approachable, they helped me secure valuable internships and spent hours creating a comprehensive college list with me. I am immensely grateful for their unwavering support and dedication and wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone wishing to navigate the complexities of university admissions.

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Hari Govind

UMass Amherst ( chancellors award ),

Franklin and Marshall

It was an experience with a lot of ups and downs. Before joining Alther I struggled with finding the right information/ research, etc but Dhwani ma’am and Drishti ma’am helped me a lot . I’m glad to have had them as my counsellors . I had a lot of trouble with framing of sentences and even my vocabulary was poor . Dhwani ma’am and Drishti maam helped me to the most basic level and helped me correct my mistakes and I don’t think a lot of counsellors do that and I’m glad they helped me out.

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Ishwar Sarda

BITS Pilani (all campuses), IIT BHU (Varanasi)

IIT Hyderabad, IIT-ISM Dhanbad, IIT Gandhinagar, IIT Pallakad,

Dhrishti and Dhwani came at a time in my college application journey when I was super confused, didn’t have any plan B and wasn’t even sure if I wanted to go abroad for college. With literally three or four weeks to submit 15 uni applications which generally takes an entire term to plan out, they gave their heart and soul to me and ensured I got the work done. Not just that, their personalised guidance, 24/7 availability on call and an always on zoom link kept me motivated throughout the journey. Alther ensured I had several options for college abroad and gave me an experience I will always remember. Attention to detail and understanding personalities suited for different roles sets you’ll apart. The fact that you treat every student as your own kid and not as a client motivates us to do better and strive for excellence.

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Maya Dave

New York Univeristy,

College of Arts and Sciences

Working with Dhrishti and Dhwani made the college application process much easier. Over the course of 2 years, they were accessible to me at all times, ensuring I had support whenever I needed it. They provided continuous insight, helped me improve my resume, and gave me specific tips on how to make my application stand out. With their help, I also gained access to resources, programs, and mentors that further helped me build my profile. They made sure that every aspect of my application was polished and personalized. They were instrumental in helping me finalize my college list. We spent many meetings researching and reviewing each potential college until each school on the list was a perfect fit for me. They made sure that the colleges not only met my educational goals but were also places where I could thrive personally. The essay writing phase could have been overwhelming, but Dhrishti and Dhwani's approach made it much easier. They were involved in every step, from brainstorming ideas to reading countless drafts until I had the perfect essays. Their immediate feedback on each version helped me tell my story more effectively and made the entire process feel less daunting and more manageable. Dhrishti and Dhwani provided the perfect balance of encouragement and motivation, knowing exactly when to push me to do my best. Their support was crucial in getting me into NYU, my dream school. I am deeply grateful for the role they played in making this possible.

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Juhi Idnani

Syracuse University:

Architecture, Virginia Tech, Pratt

Dhwani and Drishti were a great help throughout my application process. They made sure to get to know me and understand what I was looking for in a college. They are approachable and friendly which was a big comfort and trusting their process led me to my success. Drishti helped me create my college list and Dhwani worked with me on my essays. Our brainstorming sessions helped me get a clearer picture on what I wanted to write about and what colleges I was looking for. Writing essays was never a task and they always made sure my character was brought out in the best light possible. I am very grateful to Dhwani and Drishti for all that they have done for me and would recommend them to everyone.

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Diara Shah

UIUC, UWash Seattle, Purdue, F&M(30k scholarship per year)

Virginia Tech,UW Madison, UC Davis

It was really great to have people who tried to understand what was happening in other aspects of my life and make my applications so personalised. The entire college process was made so easy because of the help and resources youll provided. Thank you for the guidance!

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Events

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1. OPEN COLLEGE FAIRS

Alther Consulting hosted an Open University Fair on 27th August, 2023. We had 65+ participants along with 9+ college representatives from Top USA Colleges.

At the College Fair our students had the chance to:
  • Meet with representatives from renowned universities and colleges
  • Learn about various academic programs, majors, and minors
  • Discover scholarship and financial aid opportunities
  • Gain insights into campus life, extracurricular activities, and student organizations
  • Discuss career prospects
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