Counselling
Scorecard
Collegepond is delighted to announce results for its Fall 2014
Admission season. The results have been superlative with
more than 65% of its students receiving admission to the
college of their dreams. Over 19 students secured admission
at Carnegie Mellon University while another 16 secured admits
at Georgia Tech. This astounding success is attributable to
collaborative efforts, unwearied diligence and meticulous
approach of collegepond and its students.
65%
ADMITS
TO
Dream Schools
Our student feedback has been quite encouraging
with 98% of the students indicating that they are
satisfied with the counselling services and would
categorically and wholeheartedly recommend
Collegepond to their peers!!!!
We have successfully placed our students in the
worlds crème de la crème Universities. Some of
them are as follows:
TOP SCHOOLS OF THE WORLD
University Name
Admits
London Business School
1
Carnegie Mellon University
19
Georgia Institute of Technology
16
University of Illinois at Urbana–
Champaign
9
Honkong University
Purdue University
1
4
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
5
University of Texas at Austin
Texas A&M University
2
7
University of Southern California
19
Cornell University, NY
Columbia University
8
8
University of California, Los Angeles
7
University of Pennsylvania
Northwestern University
3
1
2
1
1
University of Maryland, College Park
10
Saïd Business School, University of
Oxford
2
Pennsylvania State University
2
University of Washington, Seattle
7
Johns Hopkins University
1
North Carolina State University
27
Ohio State University
4
University of Colorado Boulder
7
University of California, Irvine
7
Boston University
3
8
26
23
HEC Montréal
Kelley School of Business
Virginia Tech
University of Florida
Arizona State University
Northeastern University
‚Having left my job I was
still confused about my
future prospects. The
advice from CP got me on
the right track. Counsellors were
very encouraging and supportive
during my applications. I thank
them for their guidance.‛
- DINESH SAINI
‚I am really grateful to the
Collegepond team for
giving me such an
excellent guidance at all
stages, right from SOP writing to
submitting my applications. You
made the entire application
process seem much easier. Thank
you!‛
- APOORVA PATANKAR
Testimonials
‚CP team has been brilliant
throughout my time with
them. Their attention to
detail along with their
personal involvement throughout
the application process allowed
me juggle the pressures of work
and applications easily and finish
everything well before deadlines.‛
- SIDDHARTH DHAOJEKAR
‚My journey from a
complete novice to
completing Masters from
GeorgiaTech would’ve
been enormously difficult
without Collegepond and the
services of Jimeet and Suraj Sir. I
would recommend CP to one and
all because they are simply best. ‚
- JINAY VORA
Computer Science
Following are some of our student
profiles and the admits they have
received from universities for Fall’14.
University Name GRE CLASS
Carnegie Mellon University
318
First
University of Illimois, Urbana
Champaign
323
First
Georgia Tech
320
First
University of Southern California
309
Distinction
University of Southern California
313
First
Columbia University
326
Distinction
University of California, Los
Angeles
311
Distinction
University of California, Los
Angeles
318
Distinction
North Carolina State University
309
Distinction
North Carolina State University
315
First
North Carolina State University
320
Second
University of California, Irvine
320
First
University of Florida
317
First
University of California, Irvine
326
Distinction
Arizona State University
310
Second
Arizona State University
312
First
Arizona State University
309
Distinction
University of Pittsburgh
323
Second
Northeastern University
310
Distinction
Northeastern University
313
First
Northeastern University
319
Second
New York University
308
Second
Indiana University, Bloomington
323
Second
Indiana University, Bloomington
310
Distinction
Rutgers University
306
Second
University of Utah
309
Distinction
University of Utah
312
First
SUNY Buffalo
310
First
University of Illinois, Chicago
319
First
‚The experience at CP was
Very Rich. I was in the state
of dilemma but Suraj Sir
helped me out with ease to
find suitable course for me. One
thing I personally liked and gives
edge over others is One to One
session for doubt solving.‛
- MONIC KAKADIYA
(NCSU’14)
‚It was a good
experience, the
seminars conducted
were very helpful
and up to the mark.
I would like to thank Jimeet sir
and Suraj sir for helping with
infinite doubts.‛
- ALISHA KAKKAD
‚My experience so far
has been really amazing.
Counsellors were always
ready to help me
whenever i needed so i
thank all you guys to help me secure
my admission and for being there for
me always..Thanks!!‛
- VIDHI KOTHARI
‚Applications are a
tedious process which
was smoothened by the
Counsellors. They have
well-organized interactive
seminars and excellent visa
counselling. I was recommended by
my seniors and will definitely
recommend them to my juniors!!! ‚
- SANCHITA A (NYU-POLY’14)
Electrical Eng and ECE
University Name GRE CLASS
Carnegie Mellon University
318
First
Carnegie Mellon University
314
Distinction
Georgia Tech
313
First
Georgia Tech
318
Distinction
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
314
Distinction
University of Southern California
317
Distinction
Cornell University
Cornell University
Columbia University
310
323
317
Distinction
First
Distinction
University of Pennsylvania
323
First
University of Pennsylvania
314
Distinction
University of Maryland, College
Park
310
Distinction
University of Maryland, College
Park
313
First
Penn State University
312
Distinction
North Carolina State University
315
Distinction
North Carolina State University
313
First
Colorado Boulder
Colorado Boulder
310
316
Distinction
First
University of California, Irvine
312
Distinction
Boston University
308
First
University of Florida
315
Distinction
Arizona State University
317
Distinction
Arizona State University
322
First
Northeastern University
Northeastern University
Rutgers University
Rutgers University
317
322
313
310
Distinction
First
First
Distinction
SUNY Buffalo
315
Distinction
SUNY Buffalo
323
First
Drexel University
Drexel University
312
308
Distinction
Second
University of Illinois, Chicago
315
Distinction
University of Illinois, Chicago
315
First
University of Illinois, Chicago
303
Second
Syracuse University
313
First
University of North carolina,
Charlotte
314
First
Worchester Polytechnic University
313
First
‚From the first time I interacted, I
knew I was in good hands &
could trust completely. They
eagerly share their knowledge &
expertise, always offering support &
flexibility. From helping in cracking
GRE to resume & sop, networking,
university selection, finance and visa
guidance, they have been amazing.‛
– NIYATI GANDHI
‚When it comes to CP
three things are
guaranteed –
unprecedented support,
assurity and perfection. Even after
landing in USA CP continues to
support me and guide me in my
career whenever need.‛
- AKASH MEHTA
"Counselors" would be a
very crude description for
Collegepond. It's more
than just that! It's one big
family. CP leaves no stone
unturned in making us feel at ease all
through the tedious application
process. It's hard to worry too much
when you're enrolled with CP.‛
- DANISH PATEL
"The whole process of
applying to universities is
a lot of work which was
made a lot easier by the
counselors Suraj and
Jimeet. The best part I felt about
them was the freedom to approach
regarding any queries and get their
honest and experienced opinion. ‛
- AKSHAY MANIYAR
Industrial Eng/OR
University Name GRE CLASS
University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor
325
Distinction
UT Austin
325
Distinction
Texas A&M
319
First
University of Southern
California
316
Distinction
Columbia University
317
Distinction
North Carolina State
University
312
Second
North Carolina State
University
306
Distinction
Ohio State University
323
Second
Ohio State University
306
Distinction
Ohio State University
312
First
Arizona State University
317
Distinction
Arizona State University
320
Second
Arizona State University
309
First
University of Pittsburgh
322
First
Northeastern University
309
First
Northeastern University
312
Second
NYU Poly
309
First
SUNY Buffalo
308
Second
University of Illinois,
Chicago
308
Second
Clemson University
306
Distinction
Clemson University
309
First
Clemson University
308
Second
University of Texas, Dallas
309
First
‚Suraj & Jimeet sir have
played a huge part in me
getting into my dream
university. Their help with
the SOP and LOR's helped me
strengthen my profile while pushing
me to aim for ambitious colleges. I
am very happy with the services &
would recommend them to all.‛
- AAKASH SHAH
‚The support provided
by CollegePond was
exceptional at every stage of
the application. Sujaj and
Jimeet guided me to figure out the
right course & colleges. They had a
very systematic approach due to
which I was able to submit all my
application on time.‛
- LOVE BISHT
‚I was totally clueless on
how to write an
eye-catching SOP & was
lost trying to choose which
universities to apply to from the
innumerable ones! After joining CP I
got great advice and guidance & am
now living the dream all thanks to
Collegepond!‛
- SNEHA V (GeorgiaTech’14)
‚I enrolled in August ‘13 as a
confused fellow. CP
inspired and guided me
to prepare for my
GRE/TOEFL,draft a good
SOP and apply to univs
as early as possible. The results…. got
admitted to one of the top universities
for the course I wanted!‛
- SANCHIT BAPAT
Information Systems
University Name GRE CLASS
Carnegie Mellon University
315
First
Carnegie Mellon University
324
Second
Texas A&M
318
Distinction
Kelley Business School
320
First
University of Maryland,
College Park
305
Second
University of Maryland,
College Park
324
Second
University of Maryland,
College Park
311
First
Uwash, Seattle
311
First
Uwash, Seattle
318
Distinction
University of Florida
305
Second
New York University
311
First
NYU Poly
305
First
Northeastern University
300
Distinction
Northeastern University
306
First
Northeastern University
297
Distinction
Iowa State University
305
Second
Eller College of Mgmt
318
Distinction
Rutgers
304
Distinction
Rutgers
310
First
292
First
318
Distinction
304
Distinction
306
First
University of Illinois,
Chicago
University of Illinois,
Chicago
University of Texas, Dallas
University of Texas, Dallas
"CP is a perfect mix of
empathetic & heartfelt career
approach. I love them for
their honesty, steadfastness
& professionalism. They never cease to
amaze me with their inventiveness,
time mgmt and spontaneity. I would
have regretted not taking Collegepond
for my Master's guidance.‚
- MIRAJ SHAH (UCLA’14)
‚From choosing to do my MS
in the US to deciding which
course to pick, which colleges
to apply would not have been
possible without their guidance.
They provide the kind of personal
attention you need to make your
profile stand out and help you
achieve the best of your potential.‛
- ABHINAV H (CMU’14)
‚Collegepond made the entire
process and a lot easier than
what it is. Easily approachable
friendly & having a knack for getting
things done. I cannot thank them
enough. Keep doing what you are
doing because what you are doing is
how it is done!!‛
- ADITI BHIDE
‚Everyone at Collegepond
are really helpful. The
regular correspondence
with the counsellors through
emails along with personal meetings
& seminars made the process
smooth & hassle free.‛
- ARINDAM BOSE (Gatech’14)
Business Analytics
University Name GRE CLASS
UT Austin
Minnesota Carlson
Minnesota Carlson
331
317
324
Distinction
Distinction
First
Financial Eng
University Name
GRE
CLASS
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech
University of Illimois,
Urbana Champaign
University of Illimois,
Urbana Champaign
University of Chicago
Columbia University
Cornell University
NYU Poly
Rutgers
Illinois Institute of
Technology
Illinois Institute of
Technology
317
315
Distinction
First
317
Distinction
315
First
317
317
326
317
317
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
317
Distinction
315
First
Civil Eng
‚Everyone from Collegepond
were really helpful and
Effective. All the seminars
were very informative and
helpful. The assistance
provided in SOPs gave amazing
results and they helped me keep my
cool in that period where we have to
wait for the admits. ‚
- RAHUL MEHTA (ASU’14)
‚Advice all students to join
early in your 2nd/3rdyear so
that counselors can help you\
build your profile for the best
colleges in your area of specialization.
And they have a good database of
seniors currently in US. Ideal place to
join if you have no idea about MS in
US.‛
- RISHI AHUJA (Gatech’14)
‚I got the necessary help
whenever I needed​. I had
my mock visa interview
conducted by all of them
which was a boost in
confidence for my final VO. , I got a
good help in LOR-SOP review and
other from Suraj Sir.‛
- SHRAVAN SHETTY
University Name GRE CLASS
University of Southern
California
Columbia
University of California, LA
Virginia Tech
University of Washington
North Carolina State Univ
Colorado Boulder
University of Florida
Arizona State University
SUNY Buffalo
314
Distinction
311
323
323
314
321
323
314
321
323
First
First
First
Distinction
Distinction
First
Distinction
Distinction
First
‚It was great working
under your guidance
especially because of
your availability, friendly
nature and time to time
follow-up on my progress status of
applications. You’ll are worth every
dime.‛
- CHETAN PAWAR (NCSU’14)
Chemical/Petro
University Name GRE CLASS
University of Southern
California
Columbia University
University of Florida
Arizona State University
Rutgers
311
First
323
316
316
311
First
First
First
First
Mechanical
University Name GRE CLASS
Carnegie Mellon University
322
First
Purdue University
322
First
University of California, Los
Angeles
336
Distinction
University of Pennsylvania
336
Distinction
Uwash, Seattle
329
First
John Hopkins
322
First
North Carolina State
University
322
First
Arizona State University
303
First
University of Illinois, Chicago
328
First
Stony Brook
314
Distinction
University of Cinncinati
314
Distinction
Michigan Tech University
305
Second
Telecom
University Name GRE CLASS
University of Illimois, Urbana
Champaign
315
Distinction
University of Maryland,
College Park
315
First
University of Maryland,
College Park
307
Distinction
Northeastern University
324
First
Syarcuse
302
Second
‚You need Suraj to help you
present your spectacular self
to the toughest admission
committees at the most elite
schools. From essays to recos - Suraj
picks at every chink in your armor. I
have never seen an admissions
consultant put in this much time and
effort into every one of his students.‛
- KHURRAM ZAVERI (Columbia’14)
‚I am truly thankful to the
Collegepond team for
providing me with such
Excellent guidance and
support . You made the
entire process simpler for me, right
from the University selection to the
approval of my Visa.‛
- DWITI SHAH
‚The Terrific Trio - The
entire application process,
be it from TOEFL,to choosing
my field and building my
resume, recos and sop, the trio has
continuously guided me and brought
out the best. All the combined efforts
are paying off with good admits.‛
- RIPUDAMAN A
‚Collegepond has been
instrumental in securing an
admit from my dream college
The entire team is very
supportive and always available to
guide you through the entire app
process. I would highly recommend
collegepond to all students planning
to pursue further education abroad.
- KHUSHBOO SINGHI
GRE Scorecard
Every year Collegepond undertakes a sample survey of its students to
determine the effectiveness of its GRE program and key areas of
improvement. This year, Collegepond interviewed all their GRE students.
The results were quite similar to that of prior years, namely:
• Every student showed an improvement in
his or her GRE Score.
• The AVERAGE improvement of a student
was 15 points.
• The distribution of score improvement is
as follows:
IMPROVEMENT
STUDENTS
25 or more points
9%
20-24 points
18%
15-19 points
22%
10-14 points
29%
5-9 points
17%
0-4 points
5%
PERCENTAGE OF IMPROVEMENT
IN GRE SCORES
25+ points
20-24 points
15-19 points
10-14 points
5-9 points
‚The comprehensive study
material not only provided
a variety of problems to
solve from, but also helped
in understanding the fundamentals of
that subject. The tests are in sync with
the latest GRE test and hence provide
good practice of how the actual test
will be like.‛
- HARSHAL LEHRI (VJTI – 326)
‚Collegepond is The
Destination for guaranteed
success in the GRE. The
interactive classroom sessions
& complete personal attention by the
faculty members during and even a
fter the lecture hours, their innovative
teaching methods definitely make G
RE seem much easier!‛
- JANAV UDANI (DJSCOE – 323)
‚Very helpful teachers,
always available for solving
doubts and to give
constructive reviews. Great
guidance for GRE prep and the tips
and techniques to make the verbal
section simpler were excellent.‛
- PRANAV GORAY (DJSCOE – 323)
0-4 points
USA TIE-UP FOR GRE EXAMINATIONS:
We have tied up with a vendor from the United States to offer our students
additional GRE adaptive tests that mimic the real GRE tests. These tests
include the experimental section as well as the analytical writing section with
evaluations to prepare you for the BIG day.
GRE CLINIC:
Students that tend to excel on the GRE examination are those that are sincere
and come to us to answer their doubts and queries. The GRE Clinic, a one-of-its
kind clinic, is designed to help you through the GRE examination. Faculty
members are present to answer any doubts you may have on a one-to-one basis.
Collegepond is a company whose primary
motive is to help students achieve their
potential, crack the competitive exams and
guide them in the application process for
various courses across the globe and eventually
make it big.
Following is the feedback received from our current
students for our Counselling and GRE services.
SERVICES
01
02
Career and School selection: Students are prone to
following a herd mentality and tend to overlook their
strengths and weaknesses. Collegepond works with
each student to determine their student’s forte, dreams
and aspirations and accordingly recommends career
opportunities suitable for them.
Test Preparation Coaching: Our test prep classes are
designed by industry experts who know the secret to
cracking standardized exams like GRE, TOEFL, GMAT
and IELTS. Our effective teaching methodology coupled
with personalized and flexible coaching makes the
preparation experience enjoyable and enriching.
03
Assistance in building credentials: An impressive
credential is indispensable to the selection process and
Collegepond aids its students in putting their best foot
forward, magnifying their academic achievements and
amplifying their leadership skills in extracurricular
activities.
04
Essay and application assistance: The essays and recos
is an opportunity to showcase and market yourselves to
the Admission Committee. Collegepond assists students
in writing personal statements; scholarship essays,
leadership essays and also modify them according to
different school’s the requirements.
05
Visa Counselling: Collegepond brings your dream of
studying abroad to fruition by helping you cross the last
hurdle with ease and equanimity through our
professional Visa counselling and mock interviews. We
boast of 99% success rate in helping students acquire a
student visa.
06
Financial planning: Collegepond conducts free in-house
seminars from time to time for its students & parents to
help them ease out their financial worries. We not only
go through your documents at every stage, but also
smoothen the process by providing you with best tie
ups.
CORRESPONDENCE
COUNSELLING
01
02
03
Collegepond has broadened its reach to cities like Delhi,
Bangalore, Chennai, Goa and many more by introducing
a unique concept of Correspondence Counselling.
Students sitting at the far off and remote locations can
easily become part of the counselling programs without
any glitches now .
Our counselors work with each student to determine
their forte, dreams and aspirations and accordingly
recommends career opportunities suitable for them. The
Counselors are conveniently accessible over phone,
email, skype and sms and can be contacted as many
times as required by students.
They come with rich hands on experience and
understanding of the field and work with each student
individually, proposing customized solutions right from
form filling to arranging for financial documents to
preparing them for mock interviews.
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