Why do you need a Study Abroad Education Consultant?

Indians have big dreams. Right from birth. We grow up being presented with the bigger picture. Of a life, we could desire. A life that eliminates all hurdles. Of a life with money, fame and power. And love and compassion for some. With a lot of great minds dreaming, there are a lot of universities, colleges, institutes and learning platforms to help them achieve them. Some dream bigger than the others. Those dream of global domination.

When we say global domination, we don’t just mean conquering the entire world. We mean domination of global knowledge, experience and skills. For dreamers wanting to be the best in the country, or offer products and services like no one else, global education is a need. But how do you decide which university is the best for you? After all, there are so many. Even after scouting through university listings and courses available, the options are endless. But the choice is just one.

Success 101: Learn to delegate. You are not a university expert. Fairly, finding a university is burdensome. It should best suit your goals, have quality faculties, facilities and career prospects for the course you wish to pursue and should also recognised in your field of interest, along with other personal and financial needs. We have even begun with the admission process, visa process, test preparations, interview preparation, SOPs and more. Quite an elaborated process, isn’t it? Fortunately, this is where you need an Education Consultant. A study abroad education consultant saves you time on these daunting processes so you can focus on performing your best. Not only that, they used their expertise and networks to ensure that you get the best options to choose from. Still unsure? Here are 11 things that a good overseas education consultant brings to the table:

Self-Awareness

You will be surprised how unaware you are of your potential. Or better, of how your potential can be skilled and sharpened to meet the university criteria. Don’t believe us? Let’s say you believe that you will get admitted to X university in Australia. About 1 Lakh students are applying for the 100 seats in the university from Asia alone. Or how about picking a different course that could help reach your goal faster? Still sure that you will get it? And what if you could just work a little bit more and get into a better university? Not so sure, are we?

Experience

Lucky for you, education consultants are not only equipped with the knowledge of universities, industry and technology; but also the experience of 100s and 1000s of aspirants like you. There could be a hundred reasons for you to study abroad and they will understand just about all of them. Study abroad consultants specialise in international universities. Aspirants can vouch for their in-depth cognizance of various academic programs, institutes, education trends, and visa and interview processes.

Personalised Insights

The difference between a consultant and a good consultant is customisation. The latter will ensure that your preparation is customised to your needs, interests and strengths. Each student is unique. They need guidance crafted as per their aspirations. A student who needs a 6.5 IELTS score and more to get into a Neuroscience University in the UK needs separate guidance than the one aiming for a 9.0 to get a scholarship and study in Ireland. For students in the field where work experience weighs heavier than a degree, counsellors suggest short-term or vocational courses. And so on.

Well-established Connections

Overseas education consultancies are well-connected. In the area or within the education community in main. They have well-established relationships with universities and training centres coupled with regional visa centres. These networks come in handy when looking for unique opportunities. Aspirants can leverage these connections to get scholarships, internships or part-time work in their study destination. Further, they can also be useful when looking for accommodations, food services or simply looking out for information on public transport and general student discounts.

Admission Guidance

Counselling helps students take the right steps in the right direction. With that, they help you explore and guide you through the pathway to your goals. From assisting in course and university selections to leading to easy admissions, education consultants take care of all research and technicalities. With collative information on fee structure, availability of scholarships, cost of living and other inputs affecting the overall academic experience, aspirants can make an informed decision.

Easy Applications

If you think course and university selections are overwhelming, clearly, you have never filled out an admission form. With an education counsellor on board, it is just a piece of paperwork. Applying to a university requires an understanding of its admission criteria and eligibility, intakes and deadline as well as the documentation needed. Intakes for UK universities differ from than in Germany. Notably, the country’s laws and regulations, and eligibility for international students are crucial too. This could significantly enhance your acceptance. Consultants help organise the application material, review and help write the essay and Statement of Purpose (SoP) and apply with you before the deadline.

Financial Estimation

The finance required while studying overseas varies. Starting with pre-arrival expenses like university application, visa, health insurance, etc., to tuition fees, rent, transportation charges, electricity and other utility bills. Not to forget, a maintenance fund must be reflected in the visa file. The estimate varies with study destinations, universities, courses and, of course, lifestyle. Considering all key factors, education consultants help figure out the financial estimate so students can make an informed choice. On the other hand, they help students lessen their financial burden by introducing and advising through accessible financial aid like scholarships, loans, government schemes and more. They also help students, if they wish to, work part-time with their courses.

Visa Assistance and Mock Interviews

Among all admission processes, the visa process has to be the most daunting. A lot of documentation. If things are not right, a lot of trips to the visa office. Overseas education consultants are familiar with the process. They make it their business to know the updated rules and adhere to all norms fondly. You will still have to visit the government office but the trip will be cut short. Way too short. The visa specialists in the constancy would ensure that you have all the required documents prepared and present in order of need. Statistically, the involvement of an overseas education consultant does increase the chance of approval.

Interviews are unavoidable on the visa checklist. Some universities too host interviews to screen students as the final intake round. With mock interview sessions under a professional’s guidance, you will be gold!

English Proficiency Test Preparation

Remember when we said that you need to get off the hamster wheel and focus on preparation? As most universities have accepted English as the core communication language, taking an English Proficiency Test is mandated. This test demonstrates their ability to move along the pace of university learning as well as day-to-day directions. The most common and globally accepted tests are IELTS and PTE-A. Graduate students take the GRE to get admission to post-graduation and doctoral programs. However, not all education consultants don’t prepare for these tests. When choosing yours, make sure to get your money’s worth.

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