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“The founders, having had multiple careers abroad, bring a medley of experiences and unique perspectives combined with boundless passion. After several years of counseling and mentoring students in US and India, they have blended the best of both worlds at Uwezo. Having put their own children through international schools and enrolling them in top universities abroad, the founders understand the angst parents endure while making crucial decisions for their sons and daughters.“The founders, having had multiple careers abroad,

A strict yet empathetic disciplinarian, Raj ensures that students stay on track, whether it's SAT, GRE or College Applications. It's this discipline that results in 25% of Uwezo students scoring 1500 or above consistently in the SAT. A believer in every student's potential, Raj works with them to achieve their goals by motivating them to enter top universities. He mentors students in entrepreneurship and out-of-the-box thinking. He holds a Bachelors in Computer Science and a Graduate degree in Business from University of Illinois. He also has algorithmic patents to his credit from the US Patents Office, and is a member of AICTE.

Neerada's mastery of the college admissions process is equaled only by her patience and diligence. As the Chief Counselor – and cofounder - Neerada has successfully placed hundreds of students into top universities around the world including the Ivies. Her passion and compassion have earned her accolades from students and parents alike. Neerada holds dual-Masters Degrees – MS in Computer Science from The American University in the USA, and an MCA from Central University. Neerada has over 25 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies which has equipped her with strong mentoring skills.

Raj exercises his passion for academia by training students in SAT, ACT and counseling them in college admissions. Raj knows that today's students need a well-rounded education to survive in a “flat” world. With this mantra he co-founded Uwezo, in 2011. As a staunch advocate of leadership, soft skills and the saying “EQ over IQ”, Raj heads Uwezo’s College Prep - PoM (Peace of Mind) program. He is well known for his proclivity for English and a preeminent skill for helping students produce outstanding essays. Raj has a bachelors in computer science and a master’s in business, both in the USA.

A member of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Raj works with many Engineering colleges in the south and makes recommendations to improve the curriculum. As he is passionate

about entrepreneurship, Raj mentors students at Uwezo in entrepreneurship, business and technology areas. As a charter executive member of TiE Hyderabad, he founded the mentorship cell, assisting many budding entrepreneurs. After working in US for more than 2 decades in worlds top software companies, Raj moved back and worked as the Director of Investments for Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in India. As an Angel Investor Raj mentored and funded many start-up companies. With a zeal to help students ‘reach your potential’, Raj works with the students to achieve their goals. He holds Bachelors and Graduate degrees from the University of Illinois. He also has algorithmic patents to his credit from US Patents Office.

Why Uwezo?

There are 3 reasons why one should choose Uwezo Learning over others:

Been there done that: Unlike most counsellors who have not even stepped outside India, Uwezo counsellors studied their undergraduate and graduate programs in the United States. Further, they have a combined 70 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies. Do you think they are well-equipped to provide college guidance and career counselling? You bet! From SAT to college apps to career counselling, if you wanna be sure, then come to Uwezo Learning.

Customer Commitment: Having established a series of companies, our directors know exactly how to run a successful institution. Our focus is always on you – the customer. We go above and beyond what’s required to ensure customer satisfaction. That’s why we invest in technology when nobody else, even the big guys, does.

Trust: We are quite aware that it takes time to establish trust and only minutes to lose it. We value relationship over everything else. Perhaps this is the reason why our customers keep coming back for more. Is it any wonder that 80% of our business comes from referrals!

Strategic Partner

MyMentor

Our partnerships make us even better. MyMentor provides Skills Training in the areas of Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Time Management, and Goal Setting. The course has been developed by former admissions counselors from top universities including the Ivies, UC Berkeley, Duke and Stanford among others. These individuals, having reviewed 1000’s of college applications, have identified these skills as the most critical and most absent among students.

In today’s world, access to knowledge is no longer a barrier – what you do with it is. This course will enable a student to set challenging, realistic goals and achieve them while using time judiciously, thinking critically and making sound decisions: This is exactly what top universities in the world seek in an application.