What a good consultant does
- Profile evaluation and honest advice on where you can get in
- Country, course and university shortlisting
- SOP, LOR and CV guidance
- Application tracking and scholarship applications
- Education loan and forex support
- Visa file preparation and mock interviews
- Pre-departure briefing and accommodation
Red flags
- Guaranteed admission or visa promises
- Pressure to pay large fees before profile evaluation
- Recommending only a handful of universities
- Writing your SOP without involving you
Questions to ask before signing up
- Which universities do you represent — and do you also advise on others?
- Who will be my single point of contact?
- What are your fees, and what is included?
- Can I speak to past students?
Key takeaways
- Choose transparency over promises
- You should own your SOP — the consultant should refine it
- Aspire Global Education counselling is always free