I. Scope of Services:
• Specific Services Offered: Clearly define what the consultant will and will not do. Examples include:
o College list development
o Essay brainstorming and review
o Application form guidance
o Interview preparation
o Financial aid and scholarship guidance
o Liaison with admissions offices
o Standardized test strategy
• Exclusions: Explicitly mention services not included (e.g., guaranteeing admission, writing essays for the student, providing financial investment advice).
II. Client Responsibilities:
• Providing Accurate Information: The client is responsible for providing truthful and complete information about their academic history, extracurricular activities, and personal circumstances.
• Meeting Deadlines: The client is responsible for adhering to deadlines set by the consultant and the colleges.
• Active Participation: The client is expected to actively participate in the process, including completing assignments and attending meetings.
• Communication: Outline expectations for communication (e.g., response times, preferred methods).
• Respectful Conduct: Expectation of respectful and professional communication with the consultant.
III. Fees and Payment:
• Fee Structure: The student will have to pay the fees mentioned on the college website.
• Payment Schedule: As per college payment schedule
• Payment Methods: As per college said.
• Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy: As per college cancelation policy.
• Refund Policy: Refund as per college policy we will not liable for any refund.
• Additional Expenses: College will decide.
IV. Confidentiality:
• Protection of Client Information: The consultant agrees to keep the client’s personal and academic information confidential.
• Data Storage and Security: Outline how client data will be stored and protected.
• No Guarantee of Admission: Explicitly state that the consultant cannot guarantee admission to any specific college or university. The counselor will only help you with the counseling and admission process.