About ThinkEd
We've been the students.
Now we're the mentors.
ThinkEd was built by people who lived the journey first — the SOPs, the visa anxiety, the first lonely week abroad. We exist to make that journey honest and human for the next student in line.
The Combination
Student + Consultant + Strategist — under one roof.
Real student experience
We've sat where you sit — wondering if it's worth it.
Industry expertise
We've also sat on the other side — inside university admissions.
Strategic consulting mindset
We bring system thinking to a decision that's usually emotional.
Meet The Founders
Two paths. One conviction: students deserve better guidance.
Co-Founder
Shalu
Co-Founder · Admissions & Counselling
- MSc International Business — University of Birmingham, UK
- First-hand international student experience
- Ex Student Admission Counsellor & Marketing Manager (North India)
- 5+ years in the study-abroad industry & university admissions
- Expertise: course selection, intake planning, budgeting, visa guidance
Co-Founder
Farah Pandit
Co-Founder · Strategy & Student Systems
- Background in business consulting & brand strategy
- Worked with multiple companies across digital growth & marketing
- Focused on building student-first systems
- Simplifies decision-making for first-time abroad applicants
Honest. Transparent. No false promises.
If we don't think studying abroad is right for you right now — we'll tell you. If your dream school is a stretch — we'll show you the path. That's the kind of mentor we wish we'd had.