Empowering Dreams, Shaping Futures:

The Collegepond Story

About Collegepond

Collegepond is the premier destination for overseas education aspirants. Our comprehensive range of online/offline counseling, career guidance, test preparation, and admissions counseling services are tailored to empower our students on their path to success. We go beyond the mere pursuit of admission to your dream college, recognizing that true achievement hinges on the crucial decisions students make throughout their higher education and professional journey. Drawing on our industry experience and insights from accomplished alumni in Wall Street, Silicon Valley, and entrepreneurship, we have realized the significance of a clear, well-thought-out strategy before students embark on their educational path. We are committed to providing personalized counseling services that equip students to overcome challenges and secure admission to prestigious universities worldwide and therefore right from expert test preparation to customized career advice, we offer unwavering support at every stage of our students’ study abroad expedition. Join us and unlock a world of possibilities as you forge a prosperous future beyond academia. Your dreams, our guidance, together we redefine success.

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Meet Our Founders

At the helm of Collegepond are the dynamic duo Mr. Suraj Bajaj (Wharton ’91 and Columbia Business School ’98) and Mr. Jimeet Sanghavi (DJ Sanghvi ’04 and Stony Brook ’05), visionary leaders who have propelled the organization to unparalleled heights. With an astounding admission success rate of over 97%, their guidance has been instrumental in securing placements at the world’s most elite institutions. Collegepond stands tall as a testament to their expertise and commitment in helping students fulfill their academic aspirations.

Suraj Bajaj

Founder & CEO

Suraj Bajaj, the CEO of Collegepond is an accomplished professional with a distinguished background, holds dual degrees from the University of Pennsylvania – a Bachelor of Science from Wharton School of Business and a Bachelor of Arts from College of Arts and Sciences. He further enriched his credentials with an MBA degree from Columbia Business School. With 15 years of enriching experience in prominent investment banks and Big 4 firms, Suraj demonstrated his expertise in both work responsibilities and recruitment. At the forefront of our Company, Suraj assumes the role of a visionary leader, steering strategic direction leveraging his exceptional skills to drive innovation, foster growth, and propel the organization towards new heights.

Jimeet Sanghavi

Co-Founder & Director

Jimeet Sanghavi, a Computer Science graduate from Stony Brook University, relocated to India following a successful 5-year tenure on Wall Street. With a background spanning IT, Finance, and Chemical sectors, he has transitioned into the Educational Domain driven by his passion for teaching. Notably, he played a pivotal role in guiding a student to achieve a flawless score of 340/340 in the Revised GRE exam. In his role as Co-Founder & Director, Jimeet oversees and focuses on building the student network at Collegepond.

Suraj Bajaj

Founder & CEO

Jimeet Sanghavi

Co-Founder & Director

Our Mission

Our mission is to enrich the lives of our students by providing comprehensive assistance in their preparation for and successful admission to their desired universities. We ensure that our endeavors yield enduring benefits by fostering a profound connection with our students and demonstrating unwavering commitment to their academic accomplishments.

Our Values

Empowering our students is the bedrock of our organization's values. We take pride in our unwavering commitment to their growth and success. With meticulous attention to detail, we curate comprehensive programs and services that draw upon our industry-specific expertise and technical acumen. By providing tailored guidance and invaluable resources, we enable our students to forge their own path towards achieving their career aspirations.

Our Strategy

Our robust strategy capitalizes on extensive industry knowledge and substantial experience to introduce novel viewpoints and foster innovative approaches to university applications. Fueled by these inherent advantages, we persistently endeavor to surpass student expectations by providing exceptional services tailored to their distinctive requirements. Our unwavering commitment to excellence ensures remarkable outcomes for every student we assist.

Collegepond in Print Media

In the pursuit of developing a sense of self identity, laying the foundation for a flourishing career and gradually enriching skills between cultures, more and more youth is attracted towards overseas education. It truly has a persisting and life-long influence in positively shaping almost each aspect of one’s personality. We at Collegepond believe in elucidating and helping this much-coveted dream called “higher studies abroad” for our students and beyond. In a bid to reach out to a wider audience in sharing our invaluable insights and pertinent information, we write articles on a regular basis that has been featured by leading news agencies such as Times of India, Zee5, ANI News, Business Standard, etc. These articles are an attempt to address the exigency of overseas education and thus we bring forth one theme each month to help applicants navigate the intricacy of overseas education preparation and admission process for all.

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Collegepond Journey

2003-01-01

Our Startup Year - 2003

Started as a pet project by Mr Suraj Bajaj, Collegepond got off to a flying start and soon became an altruistic venture focused on maximizing happiness rather than making a profit in the initial years of its existence. Mr Bajaj’s undergraduate and graduate education from Ivy League universities, coupled with over 10 years of invaluable international exposure, aided him in helping the students make the right career decisions for themselves.

2011-08-18

The Year of Many Milestones - 2011

Over the past eight years, Collegepond witnessed scores of students getting into leading universities such as Yale University, University of Oxford, UC – Berkeley, Carnegie Mellon University, Duke University, London School of Business, INSEAD, Georgia Institute of Technology, and more. This is when Mr Bajaj joined hands with Mr Jimeet Sanghavi, his fellow student, and decided to make their combined skill sets a foundation for a full-fledged business venture. Mr Sanghavi’s technical expertise paired with Mr Bajaj’s business acumen made a formidable partnership.

2013-05-08

Increasing the Scope of Services -2013

Inspired by their shared passions, both the co-founders joined forces and applied themselves to consolidating the base and laying out a detailed plan for the company’s growth for the next decade. They introduced career counselling sessions for students at the early stages of their education, financial guidance for parents, and pre-departure services for students to make the transition to other countries smoother. They also added ancillary services, including parents’ visitor visas, sessions with ex-students, interview preparations for internships abroad, and scholarship and funding assistance.

2014-01-01

Introduced Collegepond Coaching Services - 2014

To keep the organization on top of trends in the education sector, Collegepond introduced standardized test preparation services, including GRE and TOEFL coaching. Collegepond began its exclusive test preparation centers with experienced faculty members, exhaustive resources, and mock papers. Our expert guidance saw our students make tremendous improvements, with an average increment of 15 points in the GRE and 17 points in the TOEFL.

2015-01-01

Introduction of 'Converge' to Counselling Student - 2015

Collegepond measures its success not just by how much profit it makes, but by how much value it adds to its students. In an attempt to keep pace with technological advancements and ease out the cumbersome application process, Collegepond proudly introduced ‘CONVERGE’, its proprietary workflow management system and online portal to assist students during the yearlong application and VISA process.

2017-01-01

Expanding Our Scope - 2017

Reaping the rewards of hard work and innovation, Collegepond introduced ‘Collegepond Services’, which offers loan and forex assistance, insurance, etc., to become a one-stop destination for all student needs. To date, Collegepond has successfully helped over 8,000 students establish themselves in countries abroad, including USA, Canada, Germany, UK, Australia, etc. Many of them are currently placed in prestigious Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Bloomberg, Amazon, AT&T, McKinsey and Company, and more.

2021-01-01

Converge App goes Public - 2021

Following the tremendous response to the Converge Portal, Collegepond envisioned an application that can elevate the features of the online portal by bringing it to the tip of your fingers. Collegepond proudly presented the study abroad aspirants with the Converge App, to facilitate their study abroad trajectory. With key features geared to address a three-fold purpose: information, communication, and transaction, the Converge App has made the cumbersome application process simpler, quicker, and more comprehensive.

2023-01-01

Opening of the GRE & TOEFL Test Center - 2023

As an Authorized Consultant in India for ETS, Collegepond has been entrusted with the responsibility of opening and operating a GRE & TOEFL Test Center in the Mumbai Suburbs. This initiative is a significant milestone in Collegepond’s journey, solidifying its position as a key player in the field of test preparation and coaching. Being in a prime locality, the centre is equipped with the requisite equipment and amenities to ensure a seamless test-taking experience for the students.