Roles and Importance of an Overseas Education Consultant

As the education system progresses, more and more students wish to study abroad by day. All major study destinations from Australia to the US witness at least ten thousand Indian student applicants every year. The number might seem significantly large from this point of view. However, with regard to our population, it is an understandably decent amount given that we currently have 40 million students enrolled in higher education institutions. As the population rises further, the competition for getting a seat in a reputed college both nationally and internationally grows with it. With that, choosing the right program, applying to universities before the deadline, managing the visa process and paperwork and preparing for interviews are likely to turn students dismissive.

Education consultants ensure to keep the fun and excitement of the planning intact while taking care of all that might seem a burden. With their expertise, they can eliminate the time invested in intense research and help speed up the process. From university admission to understanding scholarships to preparing documents for the visa process, they take care of the essentials while students pace themselves for the important parts like tests and interviews. In this blog, we will discuss the pivotal roles and importance of an Overseas Education Consultant.

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Professional Guidance with Profile Evaluation

One of the main roles of an overseas education consultant is to understand the student’s interests, goals and potential. Further, they get a clear idea of their profile by analysing their academic background and financials. In effect, they provide their professional guidance on the choices of courses and universities that match their profiles. Helping students further navigate through their options, they share valuable insights on how students can make their choices. After proper counselling, students feel confident in making their selections.

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Financial Planning

The finances involved in studying abroad are complicated. Apart from the major and obvious expenses during admission, visa processing and travelling, there are minor expenses that often go unplanned. Consultants make sure that students and their families understand the finances involved to make an informed decision on their locations, courses and universities. Moreover, with their resources, they can also help get a better understanding of the load route and the availability of grants and scholarships. Both, too, involve efficiency in paperwork, and research. With their study abroad consultant, students can explore their financial options to make their dreams more accessible and affordable.

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Streamlined Admission Processes

The admission process in foreign universities is different than those in India. For instance, they don’t have annual intakes like Indian colleges and universities. There are usually 2-3 intakes. Understanding the deadline and requirements itself is time-consuming. Getting an overseas education consultant helps students meet the application deadlines. Not only that, it can streamline the entire admission process. Notably, their application form submission is a one-shot. Professionals at the consultancy help students fill out admission forms, write a strong SoP, compile their required documents and prepare for the required tests and interviews.

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Document Preparation

Notably, the list of documents required throughout the process is not only intensive but varies from different countries. Students need to present different sets of documents during college admission, visa processing and, later while travelling to the chosen destination. The main documents that are required are academic records and transcripts, State of Purpose, Letter of Recommendation and Load papers among others. With a study abroad consultant on board, students can keep a record of these documents and save a hefty amount of time in understanding when is required and what. They can assist in writing an impressive SoP and evaluate the recommendations and references. Further, the team also investigate the quality of the documents and their impacts on the process.

Visa Assistance and Immigration Support

The most daunting process among all other study abroad processes has to be visa processing. At the same time, securing a student visa is a crucial and unskippable step to studying abroad. Overseas education consultants provide visa assistance and immigration support to students applying for their first visas. They share professional insights on the types, costs and requirements of the visa in their location. Further, the regulations and policies around student visas get regular updates. It is important to stay updated with the same to gain a smooth and hassle-free visa process. On top of that, consultancies usually have trained staff to prepare students for the upcoming visa interviews.

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Ongoing Support and Transition Assistance

Ongoing support is a part of the deal. However, not all study-abroad education consultants provide transition assistance. Therefore, it could be the bar to highlight the good ones. Students embarking on their journey need strategic guidance throughout their admission and visa process. However, the latter part could be equally challenging. Moving to a new country could bring a feeling of resettlement. For students going to study abroad for the first time, basic tasks like packing could be challenging. At Studywise International, we host Pre-departure Guidance sessions to prepare our students for the world they will soon be exposed to. From tips to adjust to the weather to packing inputs, familiarising them with the transportation system, tasks to perform after reaching their locations and more. We help eliminate all points of concern so they can smoothly transition to their new phase of life.

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