In a world where elite college admissions and competitive careers are more complex and cutthroat than ever, Inner Circle by Project Zeus is quietly becoming the #1 college and career readiness platform on the planet. Backed by global demand and media attention from outlets like Vogue and New York Weekly, this invite-only program is reshaping what it means to be prepared — not just for school, but for life.
Founded by Gokul Mohanty and a team of Ivy League advisors, Fortune 50 mentors, and technologists, Inner Circle is designed to give students something traditional institutions can’t: real access, world-class mentorship, and long-term strategy. To date, the program has helped hundreds of students around the world gain admission to top universities, win major scholarships, secure high-level internships, and even launch successful companies.
What makes Inner Circle unique is its full-stack approach. Students receive support across every dimension of success — from application strategy and essay development to financial literacy, public speaking, and wellness. The platform includes a curated library of 100+ essential books, end-to-end college and internship coaching, and internal scholarship competitions (with $10,000 awarded just last month). Private sessions feature high-impact speakers like the inventor of Google Glass, Ivy League insiders, Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, and senior executives at some of the world’s most influential firms.
The program’s VIP tier takes it even further. Participants are offered direct introductions to investors, Forbes listers, and global leadership circles like the World Economic Forum. They gain entry to invite-only events at Harvard’s private clubs and luxury networking summits. A signature feature is the in-person immersion: either Mohanty flies to the student’s home city, or the student flies out to LA, Boston, or NYC for a full day of coaching, wellness, golf or beach time, and capped off with a private networking event. One student recently ended their session by meeting the CEO of Goldman Sachs at the Harvard Club of NYC.
But beyond the access and accolades, Inner Circle by Project Zeus is built on a belief that education should empower students to build their own systems — not just navigate someone else’s. The program equips students with the mindset and strategy to thrive in the classroom, the boardroom, and beyond.
As the future of education shifts from memorization to maximization, Inner Circle is setting a new global standard — not just for where students go, but for who they become.
