Question 1

What is Pathway Core?

Accepted Answer

Pathway Core is Gaarsia's entry monthly plan (€29/mo). It includes the six-step Pathway Screening, your Pathway Score, tier classification, country fit scores, diagnostic PDF, live macro feed, and unlimited programme search across our verified database. You get evidence before you invest further. We do not guarantee outcomes.

Question 2

How is Pathway Pro different from Pathway Core?

Accepted Answer

Pathway Pro (€49/mo) adds extended profile after Pathway Screening, AI document studio, university shortlist, scholarship intelligence, application tracker, and your Pathway Pro roadmap report.

Question 3

Who is Pathway Elite for?

Accepted Answer

Pathway Elite (€69/mo) is for candidates preparing visa filing, embassy packages, housing checklists, and arrival support through settlement. It includes everything in Pathway Pro plus relocation workspace tools.

Question 4

Does Gaarsia guarantee admission or a visa?

Accepted Answer

Gaarsia provides evidence-based preparation, not placement. We do not guarantee admission, scholarships, or visa outcomes. Recommendations are professional guidance, not legal or immigration advice.

Question 5

How is this different from a study-abroad agency?

Accepted Answer

We're not paid by universities, so there's no incentive to push you toward a particular school. You pay a flat monthly fee for intelligence and preparation, not a placement fee.

Question 6

Is Gaarsia Academic Advisory biased toward commission universities?

Accepted Answer

No. Gaarsia charges transparent monthly EUR subscriptions. We do not accept placement commissions that would distort recommendations.

Question 7

Can I cancel anytime?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cancel any plan whenever you like. You'll keep access until the end of your current billing period, with no cancellation fee.

Question 8

What if I upgrade or downgrade mid-journey?

Accepted Answer

Upgrades take effect immediately. Downgrades take effect at your next billing cycle, and your saved profile, matches, and documents carry over either way.

Question 9

Which countries does Gaarsia currently cover?

Accepted Answer

17 verified European corridors today, including Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Germany, and 12 more. We add corridors only after admissions systems are verified in our intelligence corpus.

Question 10

How is my data protected?

Accepted Answer

We process data under GDPR with EU-hosted infrastructure where configured, private document storage, and row-level access controls. See our Privacy Policy and GDPR page for full detail.

Question 11

What are the application scope limits?

Accepted Answer

Each subscription includes structured application scope: up to 3 destination countries in screening, 3 university application slots, 3 target programmes, 3 scholarship submissions, and one coordinated settlement path from visa through arrival. Higher tiers add tools; caps stay the same.

Question 12

What subscription plans does Gaarsia offer?

Accepted Answer

Gaarsia offers three monthly EUR plans: Pathway Core (€29/mo) for Pathway Screening, Pathway Score, and discovery tools; Pathway Pro (€49/mo), which adds extended profile, AI document studio, and application tracking; and Pathway Elite (€69/mo) for visa, embassy packages, and relocation support. Cancel anytime.

Question 13

Can I get a refund?

Accepted Answer

Monthly subscriptions bill through Stripe and renew until you cancel. Statutory cooling-off rights may apply to EU/EEA consumers as described in our Terms of Service. We do not refund subscriptions based on admission, scholarship, or visa results.

Question 14

How long does a subscription last?

Accepted Answer

Plans renew monthly until you cancel from Billing. If you leave, you can still download your reports and profile from your Document Management Locker for up to 12 months.

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