Shilpa Ahuja

Shilpa Ahuja has a Masters in Design Studies (MDesS) degree from Harvard University Graduate School of Design, class of 2011. She also has a bachelor's degree in architecture and has worked in interior project management, graphic design and education technologies. Originally from Chandigarh, Shilpa enjoys creative writing, fashion and travel. Her art has been exhibited at Harvard Graduate School of Design and the Aroma Hotel, Chandigarh. Her work has been published in University of Fashion blog, Jet Airways magazine, Chandigarh Times and Indian Design & Interiors magazine. She is also the author of the book "Designing a Chinese Cultural Center in India". Shilpa is an entrepreneur and the Editor-in-Chief of ShilpaAhuja.com, one of India's most-read digital fashion magazines. She is also the creator of SlubShop, a trend-based online fashion store, and Audrey O., a comic series that represents the lifestyle of millennial women. For questions or concerns regarding this website, please email her at [email protected]

How to Apply for a Job | Beginning Your Post-Harvard Career

May 17, 2022March 1, 2022 by Shilpa Ahuja

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From polishing your resume to finding contacts and more, here are the best tips on how to apply for a job as a Harvard student. Grad school life coming to an end and … Read more

All Harvard Admission Deadlines for 2022-23 Academic Year

June 14, 2022June 18, 2021 by Shilpa Ahuja

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From Harvard Business School to Havard College, here’s your one-stop shop for all Harvard admission deadlines and decision dates for academic year 2022-23. Harvard Business School: HBS MBA Submit Your Online Application by … Read more

How Long Do College/ Masters Applications Take?

May 17, 2022December 29, 2020 by Shilpa Ahuja

Tips for Writing a Good Personal Statement for Graduate School

How long do college/ masters applications take & when to start planning for them? Let’s take a look at amount of time you need to pan out for the complete application process. Applying … Read more

How to Write a Grad School Personal Statement or Essay

May 17, 2022December 27, 2020 by Shilpa Ahuja

Content Selection What to Write in Your Grad School Personal Statement

As one of the most important parts of your application, writing a grad school personal statement can seem daunting. From structuring to editing to actually understanding what to write, here’s your COMPLETE guide! … Read more

Gap Year Ideas: 15 Professional & Personal Projects

May 17, 2022November 27, 2020 by Shilpa Ahuja

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Wondering what to do during a gap year during Covid? Here are 15 gap year ideas for you if you’ve deferred college admission or are looking for productive ways to spend your time. … Read more

Career Planning Tips during Covid: Important Guide for Students’ Success

May 17, 2022September 10, 2020 by Shilpa Ahuja

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Here’s what every student should be doing for career success during the pandemic. We discuss crucial resume building ideas and career planning tips for college students. It’s never too soon to start planning … Read more

New Harvard Students Guide: How to Start Your Student Life

May 17, 2022August 31, 2020 by Shilpa Ahuja

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From packing & accommodation to settling in, here is a complete guide for new Harvard students + a checklist of what you need to plan, buy & more. So you got accepted into … Read more

All Harvard Admission Deadlines for 2021-22 Academic Year

June 18, 2021July 27, 2020 by Shilpa Ahuja

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From Harvard Business School to Havard College, here’s your one-stop shop for all Harvard admission deadlines and decision dates for academic year 2021-22. View all Harvard Admission Deadlines for 2022-23 Academic Year Harvard … Read more

GPA Cutoff for Harvard: What Percentage Do You Need to Apply?

April 8, 2021June 10, 2020 by Shilpa Ahuja

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Applying to Harvard this year and wondering whether your marks are enough for admissions committee? Here’s everything you need to know about GPA cutoff for Harvard. Indian Percentage System & Cutoffs For Indian … Read more

How to Calculate Your GPA from Indian Grading System (%age)

June 20, 2020June 4, 2020 by Shilpa Ahuja

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Wondering how to calculate your GPA from marks or percentage grade in India for your US uni’s application? Here’s a complete guide to GPA conversions. Hey everyone. I’ve been receiving this question often … Read more