If you're reading this, chances are you have one simple dream.
You want your child to have every opportunity in the world.
Not just a good college.
Not just a successful career.
But a life where they're confident, future-ready, and able to choose the path they truly want.
That's exactly what this newsletter is about.
But before we go any further...
Hi, I'm Abhishek Gupta.
I'm the Founder of Gide and High School Moms, where over the years I've had the privilege of guiding thousands of students and parents through one of the biggest decisions of their lives, their future.
But beyond all the titles
I'm simply a father.
Like every parent, I wanted the very best for my son, Shivansh.
The difference?
I started early.
From Grade 5 onwards, every competition, every extracurricular activity, every summer program, and every decision had a purpose.
Not because I wanted to create pressure.
But because I wanted to create options.
Those small decisions, taken consistently over the years, eventually helped Shivansh receive admission offers from Harvard, Yale, the University of Pennsylvania and 17 other universities, along with scholarships.
Along the way, I realized something important.
Parents don't need more information.
They need the right information, at the right time.
That's why I created Notes by Abhishek Gupta.
Here's what you can expect.
Every email is designed to leave you with one idea that helps you become a more informed parent.
We'll explore,
The careers that will dominate the next 10–20 years.
Colleges and universities truly worth aiming for.
Scholarships and financial aid opportunities that most families overlook.
Summer programs, competitions, internships, and experiences that help children stand out.
Profile-building activities that genuinely matter (and the ones that don't).
Conversations from one parent to another, sharing the learnings, experiences, and decisions that shaped our family's journey, in the hope that they help you on yours.
The exact choices we made for Shivansh from Grade 5 onwards and how those small, consistent decisions eventually led to admission offers from the top universities in the world.
No jargon.
No fear-mongering.
No recycled advice from the internet.
Just honest opinions, practical guidance, and the kind of insights I wish every parent had access to years earlier.
One promise.
This newsletter will always be free.
No hidden paywalls.
No surprise subscriptions.
Just thoughtful guidance delivered straight to your inbox, every week.
And I have one request.
Don't just read these emails.
Reply to them.
Ask your questions.
Share your concerns.
Tell me what you're struggling with.
I personally read every reply, and whenever I can, I'll respond myself.
In fact, many future newsletters will be inspired by the conversations we have together.
So don't be a silent subscriber.
Let's make this a conversation.
I'm genuinely excited that you're here.
Over the coming weeks, we'll talk about careers, colleges, scholarships, profile building, parenting, and everything that helps raise confident, capable, and future-ready children.
My hope is simple.
That every email leaves you with one new idea, one practical takeaway, or one fresh perspective that helps you make better decisions for your child.
Because the future isn't built overnight.
It's built through small, thoughtful decisions, made consistently over time.
I'm looking forward to being a small part of that journey.
See you in the next email.
Warm regards,
Abhishek Gupta
A Father. A Founder. A Counsellor