Reason being from the stage of searching for college till I got GIC and medicals, I was on my own and corresponding with college directly. I didn't wanna take chance for visa and consulted a reputed agency in Bangalore which few people who had good experience with them suggested. They asked me to give my authorization to them so that it will be free of cost for me and they can provide more services to me. It took time for me to get permission from college to make them my authorised agents. Its all set now and documents are ready but my mother wants me apply for visa on 2nd or 5th or 9th of August only. I told this family obligations to my agent and they happily agreed. So waiting for August month.. What about you? You had told you would apply after getting refund from Sheridan I think if I am not wrong. Hope you have got visa already..