About Student Outreach

Guidance that sees
the child, not just
the application.

We walk with students from Class 9 to 12 — through confusion, stream choices, decisions and applications — personally, honestly and without judgement.

"Every student has a story. We simply help them tell it with clarity and courage."

Why we do what we do.

Students today are surrounded by pressure, confusion and noise. What they need is someone who genuinely walks with them — patiently, honestly, without judgement. At Student Outreach, we help students discover who they are, build meaningful profiles and apply to colleges that feel right for them. Not just the ones that look right on paper.

We are not a one-session service. We are a presence across the most important years of a student's academic life — from the first conversation about streams to the final decision between offer letters.

Meet our team ↓

Our Philosophy

Two commitments we never compromise on.

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See the Whole Child.

We look beyond marksheets, entrance scores and college rankings. We understand who the student is — their strengths, interests, fears and ambitions — before suggesting a single college or pathway. Every plan begins with the person, not the application. A child who feels understood makes better decisions. That is where we start.

02

Build with Intent.

Every project, internship, competition and activity we recommend has a clear reason — connected directly to where the student wants to go. Profile building at Student Outreach is never random. We help students build experiences that reflect who they genuinely are, so that when they sit in front of an admissions committee, they have something real to say.

Our Values

Why we care the way we do.

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Compassion

Students carry enormous pressure. We create a space where they feel safe, heard and supported — without judgement or agenda. Every session begins with listening.

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Honesty

We tell families what they need to hear — not what they want to hear. That honesty builds trust that outlasts the application and earns confidence for a lifetime.

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Long-term Thinking

We are not here for one session. We walk the full journey — from the first confused conversation about streams to the decision that changes a student's life.

Leadership Team

Guided by people who believe in every student's potential.

Expertise in education, counselling, strategic planning and student development — united by one mission.

Ajay Sharma — Founder Director, Student Outreach
Ajay Sharma
Founder Director

Nearly two decades in education, test-prep and edtech leadership. Former National Head at TimesPro (Times of India Group). Led outreach and admissions at Vidyashilp University, Bengaluru — giving him a rare 360° understanding of how students learn, grow and make defining academic decisions.

Founded Student Outreach on empathy, clarity and genuine student-first guidance.

18 Yrs in Education
Manoj Gunwant — Co-Founder, Student Outreach
Manoj Gunwant
Co-Founder

Background in trade finance, global fundraising and strategic planning. Designed Student Outreach's profile-building framework and student development pathways — ensuring every student's support is organised, purposeful and built for the real world beyond college.

Brings structure, strategy and global thinking to student preparation.

Strategy & Finance
Pooja Kaur — Head of Guidance and University Placements, Student Outreach
Pooja Kaur
Head — Guidance & University Placements

With over a decade of dedicated counselling experience, Pooja has worked personally with thousands of students aged 14 to 21 — guiding them through stream selection, major choices and higher education pathways at the most crucial junctures of their lives. She has held key counselling and guidance roles at Ahmedabad University and Rishihood University. At Student Outreach, she leads one-on-one guidance, profile building and university placements.

Known for turning student anxiety into clarity, confidence and decisive action.

10+ Yrs Counselling
Our Students Are At
Manvi Jain → National University of Singapore Sneha Saha → Ashoka University Pahi Phukon → SRCC Delhi University Brishti Bhagwani → Monash University Malaysia Vanshika Bajaj → Ashoka University Prisha Raskar → NMIMS Mumbai Anishka Rana → Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts Prachi Saha → Manipal Academy of Higher Education Priya Gupta → FLAME University Manvi Jain → National University of Singapore Sneha Saha → Ashoka University Pahi Phukon → SRCC Delhi University Brishti Bhagwani → Monash University Malaysia Vanshika Bajaj → Ashoka University Prisha Raskar → NMIMS Mumbai Anishka Rana → Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts Prachi Saha → Manipal Academy of Higher Education Priya Gupta → FLAME University

Take the First Step

Every student deserves guidance that is personal, honest and built around who they are.

Whether your child needs a single conversation or complete guidance — we are here to help you take the next step with clarity.