Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

Your child has finally convinced you to let them explore studying abroad and we caught you here looking at the pros and cons of it. It is, undoubtedly, a great investment but comes along with the uncertainties and confusions. It is great unless you become a victim of scam (just like our founder because one thing, parents were unaware and second, Northgate did not exist!).

Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

Choosing a university, the perfect country and a program can be tiresome and this is where the role of a consultancy comes in. Choosing the right consultancy is a task too and to help you, here are a few things to consider:

• CREDIBILITY OF THE ORGANISATION

Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

With so many consultants in the market, it is only natural to feel crowded. To choose the right one, a little bit of research on the internet should go a long way. What should be kept in mind is all consultants, at the end of the day, provide almost the same services. But you, as parents looking for the perfect service for their child, should only focus on how much of their advertisements and marketing comes with full proof. Things to look for would be certifications, awards and recognitions to define the authenticity of the organization.

Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

• TRANSPARENCY

Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

A good consultancy will leave none of your questions unanswered. Sugar coating is one trait you need to be aware of because anything that goes in the lines of “assured admission, assured scholarships, promised accommodations” IS sugarcoating and a consultancy that you need will never do that. Getting admission with scholarship depends entirely on the performance of your child and a good consultancy will just be a guide, walk your child step by step to help them reach their greatest potential and eventually realize their dream college.  Your choice of consultancy will provide you with all essential details about themselves, no filter.

Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

• FEEDBACK AND REVIEWS

Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

Access to feedbacks and reviews from past students will immensely help you make a decision and for that, Google Maps is your go-to option. Getting in touch with a few of them should also help you know how reliable the consultancy is, considering they respond to your approach. So, parents, do your research, type in the names of your choice in Google maps and dig in.

 

• MENTORS’ EXPERTISE

It is always good to have some knowledge about the background of the organization, especially its mentors. You would not want your child to take help from someone who has never had firsthand experience of the processes themselves. Visit websites and try to learn about the programs and the mentors. Keys to looking would be the mentors’ education, their strengths and how exposed they are to colleges abroad and their culture.

Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

• COMPARE!!!!!

Now you have ended up with a list of preferred consultancies. A list, again? What next? Comparing and striking off one by one. Your ultimate choice should be the one that aligns with your child’s dream AND your budget. Being parents, your first instinct would be to do everything to make your child happy. But that shouldn’t mean you empty your pockets right away, because believe us, getting into a college is just the beginning. And we exist- affordable consultancies exist!!!!!!

Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

It is very important to take help from the best, and there is sincere hope you find one. Not to market ourselves, but you can check our services too. Maybe, just maybe, we are just what you’re looking for!

Study abroad consultancy guide for parents

Written By – AKOSMEETA HAZARIKA