Questions

Frequently asked questions

Answers to what applicants and families ask most about the consultation, packages, payment, documents and what we can promise.

The free consultation

What does the free consultation cover?

You apply with six short questions about your results, goals, budget and timeline. We review every application, and if we can help, we invite you to pick a time for a 20-minute video call where we tell you honestly which options are realistic. There is no obligation to continue.

Can I have more than one free consultation?

Each person gets one free consultation. If you would like another call later, you can book a paid follow-up consultation.

What happens if I miss my consultation?

If you miss your call, we send you one new booking link, free of charge. After a second missed call, a further consultation is a paid follow-up.

Countries and study levels

Which countries and levels do you help with?

Universities and colleges in the United States and Canada, for undergraduate, master's, MBA and PhD applications.

I am already working. Can Pathway help me?

Yes. Many applicants are working professionals who want to move into a new field or go further in their current one. We help you choose programmes that value work experience, line up your CV and references, and write essays that explain your next step. We plan around your job, and we check what full-time, part-time and online options mean for your visa.

Packages and payment

How much does it cost?

After your consultation you receive a clear price for the package that fits you. Our packages page shows what each package includes.

What is the difference between Essentials, Focus and Bespoke?

Essentials is core support for organised applicants with a clear plan. Focus is full support from shortlist to visa, with more schools and more coaching. Bespoke includes every service we offer, with priority access to the founders. After your consultation, your adviser recommends the one that fits you.

When do I choose my package?

After your consultation. Your adviser recommends the package that fits you, and you confirm your choice in your commitment pack. You can change it until your first invoice is issued.

Are application, test and visa fees included?

No. Application, test and visa fees are paid separately, directly to the university, testing body or embassy.

How do I pay?

You pay by mobile money or bank transfer, using the details your adviser gives you. Your invoices appear in your Pathway account, and a parent or sponsor can pay them for you.

Can I get a refund?

For packages, refunds follow section 6 of the engagement agreement, summarised in our refund policy. A paid follow-up consultation or one-off session is non-refundable once paid, but you can reschedule it once, free of charge, with at least 24 hours' notice.

Parents and sponsors

Can my family or sponsor see my progress?

Yes. You invite them from your account and choose what each person can see. A sponsor can view and pay invoices without seeing your private messages.

I am under 18. Can I use Pathway?

Yes, with a parent or guardian, who also accepts our engagement agreement.

Documents, calls and privacy

Which documents will I need?

Your results (such as WASSCE or your degree), transcripts, passport, a CV if you have worked, and any test scores you have. You upload them once to your Pathway account, and we check each one and tell you exactly what is missing.

Do I send you proof of funds?

No. We do not collect financial documents. Bank statements and other proof of funds go from you or your sponsor directly to the university and the embassy.

Are calls recorded?

Your free consultation is not recorded. Calls with your adviser after you join are recorded by default for quality and record-keeping, and the recordings are deleted after 12 months. You can ask for recording to be turned off before a call begins.

What we can and cannot promise

Can you promise admission or a visa?

No. No adviser can guarantee admission, a scholarship or a visa: universities, funders and governments decide. What we promise is a shortlist matched to verified requirements, complete applications submitted on time, and thorough preparation for your visa interview.

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