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90%

Our Students Got Accepted In The Colleges They Applied in.

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Scholarships Won By Our Students With Their Writing Skills

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The Number Of Colleges That Have Accepted Students Counseling By Giffted Gabber

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About Coach Jo

Hey there! I'm Jothsna Kethar, but my students just call me Coach Jo. A UC Berkeley alum, I wear many hats—Educational Consultant, Study Skills and ADHD Coach, and College Counselor.

I'm on a mission to help parents and students simplify the complicated college admissions.

Let's navigate this path and make our kids massively successful!

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Our Programs

We create outcome-oriented, actionable plan, and mentorship experiences through our courses.
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All Grades

2025 Summer Neuroscience, Immunology, and Infectious Disease Research
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All Grades

2025 Summer Artificial Intelligence Research Program for High School
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2025 Summer Nanoscience Research Program for High School
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Grades 11 and 12

BS/MD MMI Interview with Expert Guidance
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College Applications Program (For Learning Differences)
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How to create a Passion Project using AI?
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2025 Summer Artificial Intelligence Research Program for High School
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Grades 11 and 12

Common App Essay Mini-course
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All Grades

Ultimate Scholarship Guide
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Gifted Education Course
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All Grades

2025 Summer Neuroscience, Immunology, and Infectious Disease Research
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All Grades

2025 Summer Artificial Intelligence Research Program for High School
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All Grades

2025 Summer Nanoscience Research Program for High School
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Grades 11 and 12

BS/MD MMI Interview with Expert Guidance
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College Applications Program (For Learning Differences)
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All Grades

How to create a Passion Project using AI?
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All Grades

2025 Summer Artificial Intelligence Research Program for High School
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Grades 11 and 12

Common App Essay Mini-course
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All Grades

Ultimate Scholarship Guide
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All Grades

Gifted Education Course

Why choose Gifted Gabber ?

Gifted Gabber is on a mission to demystify the College Admission Process and provide clear and unconventional pathways for successful college admissions.
Our Community

We strive to build a heart-centered community of parents and teens where everyone can be unapologetically ambitious.

How We Work

We empower students by embracing their strengths and weaknesses through various assessment tests.

Supportive Community

Our support system for high school students to make them stay on track, provides accountability and complete the tasks at hand, resulting in a positive outcome.

Dedicated Support System

Our third-parent approach ensures every student receives personalized guidance, empowering them to excel.

Innovation and Cutting-Edge Technology

Our technology enabled coaching structure ensures a high degree of student participation and parental involvement as well

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Our College Acceptance
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Testimonials

Voices That Warm Our Hearts

H Patel (Gr 10)
H Patel (Gr 10)

Prof. Varkey and Coach Jen who were professors of Neuroscience Research Program were amazing! Their 'look over my shoulder' teaching style really helped me stay on track and improve, breaking down complex neuroscience topics and making research paper writing easy to understand. Working with them helped shape my research journey, offering guidance and feedback that truly improved my paper. Creating my first research paper was my biggest win, and the Gifted Gabber team gave me the tools and knowledge to build a strong foundation. I would absolutely recommend the Research Program to anyone looking to level up their learning, as it provides critical thinking skills, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

Sah Chu (Gr 10)
Sah Chu (Gr 10)

My experience with Gifted Gabber's Neuroscience program was amazing. Creative writing sessions were key in crafting my ideas and research into a compelling story, with Coach Jo helping me understand the big picture. Regular check-ins ensured my research paper developed smoothly, not at the last minute. Prof. Varkey was an informed and thoughtful guide on a complex subject. My biggest win was translating an idea into a research project and connecting it to my volunteer work. The program significantly improved my time management and disciplined approach to achieving my goals, teaching critical life and student skills.

Sri Molu (Gr 11)
Sri Molu (Gr 11)

Prof. Virgil, Coach Anusha, and Coach Jo each brought unique strengths; Prof. Virgil helped unlock creativity, Coach Anusha was encouraging, and Coach Jo provided practical tips. Their expertise and mentorship guided me through complex concepts, taking my research to a higher level. Completing my neuroscience research paper on music therapy in Alzheimer's was my biggest win, thanks to the invaluable guidance from the entire Gifted Gabber team. The mentorship boosted my overall learning and study skills, making me more organized and efficient. I’d definitely recommend the Research Program for its critical thinking, time management, and hands-on mentorship that fosters growth.

Ami Siu (Gr 10)
Ami Siu (Gr 10)

Gifted Gabber research instructors were extremely helpful and personalized their advice, making me feel comfortable asking questions. Their expertise and experience were super beneficial for my research. My biggest win was successfully completing my research paper, which felt like a huge milestone. They taught me the importance of avoiding procrastination and practicing good time management. I would definitely recommend the program as it was a great learning experience for future research and helped me produce a strong paper.

Sum
Sum

Coach Jo, thank you for your guidance from the beginning. You gave her the spark and she continued it. Your expert mentorship helped her BSMD application. It helped a lot in her admissions. She received acceptances to excellent traditional premed programs at Wake Forest, UNC Chapel Hill, Duke, Emory, Vanderbilt, and UPitt. Scholarships she received were
Baylor University - $140,000 scholarship for BSMD Program;
Virginia Commonwealth University - Presidential, Full tuition, room, and board for BSMD Program;
The George Washington University - $140000 scholarship for BSMD Program;
University of South Carolina - McNair Scholar for BSMD Program;
Hofstra University - Presidential scholarship for BSMD Program;
New Jersey Institute of Technology - Full ride scholarship for BSMD Program;
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - $144,000 scholarship for BSMD.

Sue
Sue

My son absolutely loved his Gifted Gabber research program in nanoscience, and it's fantastic that he even presented his research in competitions. What's more, he took his learning home, safely doing his own experiments to prove his ideas. This whole experience has truly motivated him to dive deeper into this field and achieve even more.

Anita
Anita

Jothsna Kethar was an incredible source of support and guidance during the college financial aid and appeal process with MIT, Carnegie Mellon, U Mich, Georgia Tech and other colleges.. The FAFSA did not fully reflect the significant changes in my personal financial circumstances due to special situations and she helped navigate through the process. Jothsna took the time to thoroughly understand and break down my current financial situation, helping craft the right messaging to present to the financial aid offices at the colleges where my child had been accepted. Her mentorship included invaluable tips on how to communicate effectively with admissions and financial aid officers, which greatly strengthened our appeal, which yielded in over $40K in merit aide. The information, support, and strategic guidance Jothsna provided were crucial in navigating a complex and stressful process. I am truly grateful for her help, which played a key role in securing the financial support my family needed.

Parents of Aarushi
Parents of Aarushi

Arushi accepted Temple University Neuroscience Honors programm with $86,000 merit scholarship for 4 years. In her college application journey, you played one of the main parts and crucial to her high school achievement. Thank You

Parents of Saketh
Parents of Saketh

UGA came out with EA decisions. I’m telling you, kids who have amazing profile got deferred. Some magic from you, Jothsna. I’m thankful to you for helping Saketh to get in. I’m telling my friends, hands down follow her.

Parents of Pujitha
Parents of Pujitha

We are so thankful for all the help you gave our daughter, Pujitha, during the college application process. With your support, she was able to build an amazing profile that really showed her strengths and interests. Even though she missed the deadline to submit some things, you were so kind to accommodate us and make sure everything was ready. You also advised us not to apply Early Decision to Duke, which helped Pujitha focus on the best fit for her. Thanks to you, Pujitha got into Stanford, which we didn’t think was possible. We couldn’t have done it without your help. Thank you so much!

Suhaas
Suhaas

Coach Jo helped me gather all the necessary information for my college applications and made the process much easier. She guided me through writing great essays, especially my Common App essay, which I was originally unhappy with. After working with Coach Jo, I ended up with an essay I love. Her 'look over my shoulder' approach kept me on track and motivated. The Discord group and group sessions were super helpful, with Coach Jo being responsive and answering all my questions. The Trello board helped me stay organized, though I wish I could update the cards myself. Overall, Gifted Gabber was a fantastic experience, and I definitely feel more confident and prepared to submit my applications.

Divya
Divya

College applications were confusing with so many things to track, like SAT scores, transcripts, and essays. I feel more confident about receiving acceptances after spending time writing and editing my essays instead of rushing. The sessions helped me stay on track, meet deadlines, and brainstorm essay ideas. The resume building and ensuring I met college requirements were especially helpful. I loved how we brainstormed the Common App essay, which turned out much better than expected. Coach Jo’s guidance, especially for an Indian student, helped me understand the process and improve my chances of acceptance.

Neha
Neha

Gifted Gabber’s counseling program provided great insights for both kids and parents about college. The sessions were very helpful, and Coach Jo gave me the confidence to feel like a strong candidate for top colleges. I loved how Coach Jo portrayed me in my applications—her approach kept me motivated and focused. My personal statement was spot-on and really reflected who I am. My parents, who handled my brother’s applications on their own, now wish they had hired Coach Jo because she has so many helpful tips and tricks for becoming a strong candidate. The program was very organized.

Vishnupriya
Vishnupriya

Coach Jo helped me stay organized with my application and improved my time management. The sessions felt like built-in deadlines, making me stay on track to finish tasks before each class. She’s a great instructor who really helped me. I feel my story came through in my college application. Submitting my application with a strong essay felt amazing. I’d definitely recommend this program because it really pushes students to do their best with their college applications.

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Every week Coach Jo — hosts free one-hour BS/MD webinars for students and their families. To register for this week's webinars, simply click on “Register".

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