What does Collegepond do?

Collegepond is a premier online/offline-counselling, career guidance, test preparation, and admissions counselling outfit. Our primary goal is to guide our students to success and our strength lies in highlighting the most optimal path to help them accomplish their career ambitions.

What services does Collegepond provide?

Collegepond provides services in counselling, admissions and test preparation for study abroad aspirants with regards to MBA, MS, PHD, Undergrad, GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS and PTE. It also provides Forex Services, Education Loan, Courier and Pre Departure Services.

Is Collegepond Counselling Free?

Yes, Collegepond offers each new student a free counselling session of 30 minutes. Please fill the form to schedule a one to one counselling session with our experts.

Is Collegepond good for MS counselling?

A masters abroad broadens one’s scope making them competent for the global job market. And thus, Collegepond plays a significant role in getting students admitted into the top universities abroad for MS and pivot their career trajectory.

Does Collegepond offer undergrad services?

Yes, we offer undergrad services. You can now connect with Collegepond to Accomplish Your Undergraduate Study Abroad Aspirations!

Can I approach Collegepond for an MBA abroad?

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most sought-after programs that can elevate your career progression. It can help to enhance your professional skills and acquire industry-specific knowledge. Collegepond provides all the necessary services for aspirants willing to pursue an MBA abroad.

Who founded Collegepond?

Suraj Bajaj & Jimeet Sanghavi. Suraj Bajaj has spent a significant part of his life in the US. Having completed his undergraduate dual degree from the University of Pennsylvania, i.e., Bachelor of Science from the Wharton School of Business and Bachelor of Arts from College of Arts and Sciences, and his MBA from Columbia Business School, Suraj has spent 15 years working at leading investment banks and Big 4 Accounting firms, where in addition to his work responsibilities, he was involved in recruiting new graduates as well as lateral hires. Suraj is responsible for the strategic direction of the Company. Jimeet Sanghavi has relocated after a stint of 5 years on Wall Street. After graduating in Computer Science from Stony Brook University, he has worked in the IT, Finance, and Chemical Sectors before his love for teaching made him foray into the Educational Domain. He was instrumental in a student securing a your perfect 340/340 in the Revised GRE exam. Jimeet oversees and focuses on building the student network at Collegepond.

Is Collegepond GRE coaching available online?

Yes, Collegepond does provide coaching services for GRE, along with GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, & PTE.

Can I get an education loan through Collegepond?

Yes, Collegepond’s loan assistance team helps study abroad aspirants get education loans with the best interest rates possible.

Does Collegepond offer any forex services?

Yes, Collegepond does offer forex services and ensures that none of their clients fall victim to any unscrupulous practices.

Are there any discounts available with Collegepond?

Indeed! With Collegepond TOEFL code, students can avail a discount of $10, in their TOEFL exam.

Scholarships & Finance

How to get Scholarships in Canada

Collegepond June 28, 2019 0 Comments

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Scholarships in Canada
Securing scholarships to study abroad is an issue that most students want to know more about. Prospective applicants for studying abroad, especially in Canada, are looking for answers to numerous questions, some of them being ‘Where should I look for securing scholarships?’, or ‘Are there any organisations in India that offer grants to study abroad?’. Let us look at the frequently asked questions.
Under what conditions could I avail the scholarships if I want to study in Canada?
A. There are two types of Scholarships
1) Granted on basis of merit 2) Granted on basis of requirement of funds.
You can opt for any amongst the two as per requirement.
Can you tell me some more information about the two types?
1) The Scholarship granted on the basis of merit would have criteria of application such as the student should have secured grades above a certain number, exemplary academic/ professional performance, to name a few.
2) The Scholarship granted on the basis of requirement of funds would expect the applicants to submit documents such as tax and wage statements of self/ parents/ guardians.
You might be required to submit an Essay of Purpose for your Scholarship Application, or you might be interviewed by the concerned organization, or both.
Collegepond helps students bag scholarships by guiding them to write superior Essays of Purpose.
What organizations in India can I contact if I want to apply for a Scholarship for studying abroad?
A. There are numerous institutions in India that offer scholarships for studying abroad. The most prominent among those are:
1) J N Tata Endowment for Higher Education
http://www.jntataendowment.org/loan-scholarship-process
2) Narottam Sekharia Scholarship
http://pg.nsfoundation.co.in/
3) Mahindra Education Trust Scholarship
http://www.kcmet.org/index.aspx
4) Miscellaneous
https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarship-advice/international-scholarships-indian-students
http://www.studentworldonline.com/article/10-scholarships-around-the-world-for-indian-students/17/
These organisations also offer ‘loan scholarships’ that grant the scholarship amount to the selected applicants on the basis of zero interest.
What are the criteria under which I can apply for a scholarship from the Universities in Canada?
A. For a merit based scholarship from a University in the US, you should be selected as a Research Assistant, a Teaching Assistant, or a Graduate Assistant in the prospective University. Only then would you be eligible for application for the scholarship.