The mentorship form is currently accepting new applications. Apply now!

Updates:

  • 6 Jul 2025: I have sent out the first batch of results. Please check you email if you have applied for mentorship.

What are the inclusions?

We can talk about/do any (or all) of:

  • Mock Interviews
  • CV Review
  • AMA about IIMA/Indian B-Schools
  • Student Life in Vienna
  • Poverty Alleviation
  • Master’s Thesis Writing Process
  • Coffee
  • Among other things…

Keep in mind, however, that the meeting is for 45 minutes. So, realistically speaking we can probably do only one or at most, two of the above things.

What are the exclusions?

This is not a substitute for therapy and academic lectures. You should see a licensed therapist and attend your classes if that is what you need. That said, I’ll be nice to you if you are nice to me. But, it is best if we stick to the previously decided topics of conversation.

Most importantly, how do you sign up?
Go through my essays first. If you still have questions and would like to sign up for mentorship:

  • Fill out this form (should take you about 10 minutes): https://forms.gle/ssWk9cNZsjYc8j1g9
  • You will receive an email from hi[at]reangdeba[dot]xyz within a week or two.
    1. If you’re selected, you can pick a time slot that works for both of us and that’s about it - please show up to the meeting on time.
    2. If not, I’m sorry. You can apply again or send an email to hi[at]reangdeba[dot]xyz if it is urgent. However, I am not making any guarantees about availability.

Please fill out the form completely and convincingly. It is the only deciding factor. Candidates from the Northeast are encouraged to apply.

Please do not use LLMs to generate your answers. Think about the given prompt and try to frame an honest answer.

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FAQs

  • Is it really free?
    Yes, it is free of cost. If you are feeling generous, you can click on the cup on your screen and buy me a coffee.

  • Will this always stay free?
    I cannot promise that. If I get an overwhelming number of responses, I might have to switch things up a bit. I’ll figure that out when such a time comes.

  • Why should I listen to you?
    You need not listen to me. Besides, I am not promising any outcome - good or bad. However, I sincerely hope that whatever I tell you will help you arrive at a decision and clear whatever doubts you might have.

  • Are you even qualified to talk about these things?
    Well, that depends on how you see it. You can go here to learn more about me. Maybe you’ll like some things or maybe you won’t.

  • Okay, okay, I’m sold. What happens after I fill out the form?
    I’ll look at your response. If I think a 1:1 mentorship might be helpful to you I’ll send you a calendar link via email. You pick your preferred time slot, and show up to the meeting with a list of questions, preferably. It is remarkably simple.

  • Cancellations.
    Please be nice and let me know (via email) in advance if you need to cancel for some reason so that I can free up the meeting slot for someone else.

  • I am unable to view the form or book meetings, what’s wrong?
    I am a human being - I am constrained by that fact. This probably means that I’ve paused the 1:1 mentorship. Please check the top of this page for the current status - red = bad/stopped/paused; green = fill out the form! You should probably subscribe to my newsletter to get the latest updates (this is free too).

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