Terms and Conditions
1. SCOPE OF CONDITIONS
These conditions will govern all the services provided by Collegepond (for the sake of brevity “The Company/Collegepond”). By signing the registration form, the customer/student acknowledges that he or she has read these conditions and agrees to be bound by each of them. Collegepond shall not be bound by any agreement which differs from these conditions unless such agreement is in writing and signed by an authorized officer of Collegepond.
2. BEST EFFORT BASIS
3. PLAGIARISM AND COPYING
4. DEADLINES
5. COPY WRITING
6. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION SELECTION
7. ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATIONS (Combo Packages)
Collegepond shall share the entrance exam preparation lecture schedule beforehand with the customers/students. In case of any exigency/unforeseen circumstances, the lectures will be rescheduled, and the customers/students will be duly informed about the same.
Online study material, topics-wise tests, and full-length tests will be provided. The online coaching course is valid for a period of 6 months from the date of your enrolment. Offline coaching course is valid for a period of 1 year from the date of your enrolment.
8. COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FORM
9. COLLEGEPOND STUDENTS APPLYING TO PARTNER UNIVERSITIES
10. FINANCES
11. VISAS
12. JOBS AND INTERNSHIPS
13. FEE
Lite | Plus | Pro | Premium | |
Cost | INR 30,000 + GST | INR 40,000 + GST | INR 50,000 + GST | INR 60,000 + GST |
Key Features | ||||
Countries | 1 | 1 | 2 | Multiple |
University Applications | 8 | 8 | 12 | Unlimited |
Courses | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Validity | 1 Intake | 1 Intake | 2 Intakes | 3 Intakes |
Basic Features | ||||
360° Career Counselling | ❌ | |||
University Shortlisting | ||||
GPA Calculation | ❌ | |||
SOP, LORs, Resume Drafting | (SOP only 1 Draft) | |||
University Interview Preparation | ❌ | |||
Application Form Assistance | ❌ | Form Filling by Our Experts | ||
SOP Customization | ❌ | 8 | 12 | Unlimited |
Additional Essays | ❌ | ❌ | 2 | Unlimited |
Visa Application Assistance | ||||
Financial Planning & Education Loan Assistance | ||||
Pre-Departure Services | ||||
Scholarship Essays | ❌ | ❌ | 2 | Unlimited |
Post-Landing Services | ❌ | ❌ | ||
Scholarship on Joining Partner Universities | INR 20,000 | INR 25,000 | INR 30,000 | INR 35,000 |
Bonus | ||||
INR 2000 TOFEL Discount Code | ||||
$25 TOEFL Additional Score Reporting Code | ❌ | ❌ | ||
Free IELTS/TOEFL Masterclass | ||||
Free Forex Card | ||||
GRE Coaching Packages | ||||
Offline | ❌ | INR 20,000 + GST | INR 17,000 + GST | INR 15,000 + GST |
Online | ❌ | INR 15,000 + GST | INR 12,000 + GST | INR 10,000 + GST |
14. DEFAULTED PAYMENTS
15. REFUND POLICY
Stage of Service | Undergraduate | Graduate | MBA |
Stage One: Career Counselling | 50% refund | 50% refund | 50% refund |
Stage Two: School Selection | 25% refund | 25% refund | 25% refund |
Stage Three: Essays | 0% refund | 0% refund | 0% refund |
Stage Four: Visa Counselling | 0% refund | 0% refund | 0% refund |
16. MULTIPLE COURSES
17. DEFERRING COUNSELLING SERVICES
Package | Deferral |
Lite | ❌ |
Plus | ❌ |
Pro | Upto 1 Intake (T&C Applied) |
Premium | Upto 2 Intakes (T&C Applied) |
18. TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR DEFERRAL
(a) If the customer/student did not receive any admit, counseling services will continue without any additional charges.
(b) If the customer/student initiated the application process, but did not apply to any school and decides to defer, counseling services will continue without any additional charges provided it is the same course/field.
(c) If the customer/student has received admit/s and decided to defer his decision to the following year, Collegepond will charge 75% of the fees for the services that are duplicated.
(d) If the customer/student does not adhere to the university selection list provided by Collegepond and applies to his selected universities (i.e., only to ambitious and super-ambitious schools) and does not receive admission and requires Collegepond’s assistance in university selection, drafting SOP, LOR, Resume, etc., Collegepond will charge 100% of the fees for the services that are duplicated.
19. APPLICATION FEES
All incidental expenses related to the application process, such as University Application Fees, Test Preparation Exam Fees and Score Submissions, Courier Charges, Solvency Letter costs, Loan Processing Fees, etc., will be borne by the customer/student.
20. COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES FOR THE FOLLOWING
- University names for Test Preparation Exams.
- Students availing Combo pack shall be entitled for Notes, Mock Tests for students towards the preparation of Exam.
- Students availing Combo pack shall be entitled for borrowing of GRE books from the Collegepond Library for a Limited time period.
- Complimentary TOEFL/IELTS Masterclass for GRE coaching students only
- Students who are enrolled in Pro and Premium packages can avail USA Parent Visa assistance (mock interviews for Parent’s Visa only).
- Assistance with networking, resume, and cover letter once the customer/student is abroad (only for students who have taken the Pro and Premium packages)
21. RECOMMENDATION FOR CONDUCTING THE EDUCATION ABROAD CONSULTING PROCESS
To make the students ready to pursue education abroad, we strongly recommend that the application process be conducted in conjunction with the student exclusively. The family members may ask for periodic updates from us and guidance concerning finances, documentation, etc.
22. POLICY ON PACKAGE ENROLLMENT AND PROGRAM TYPE FOR MBA AND MASTERS STUDENT
A student who has enrolled for a package shall not have the option to shift to another package other than moving to a higher package. MBA packages are different from Masters packages, and should a student wish to apply to an MBA school, the student will be required to avail of an MBA package; the package pricing will be discussed accordingly.
23. DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOUR
Any use of profanity or disrespectful language/behavior towards Company employees will be considered sufficient grounds for termination of services without any refund.
I hereby agree with the above terms and conditions.