IMPORTANCE OF BEING GUIDED BY A PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT

 

Over time, consultants have earned a bad reputation (If you’re a Swiftie, please come back from that song) – not for nothing. It does cost a lot; it does come with trust issues, and in the worst-case scenario, after all that faith in someone, you still don’t get into your dream college.
Scary.

Imagine putting so much of yourself into researching top colleges that you only did a last-minute touch-up on your school internals and didn’t score well — which will eventually reflect on your application.
Then imagine missing the deadline of one university because you were so focused on another from your choice list.
Last, imagine you’re in for the interview round only to realize you weren’t aware of a change in the pattern of questions and how they should be answered to qualify for a visa.
Scarier.

1. A Time-Saver That Knows What’s What

What a consultant gives you is a well-researched, thoroughly updated, firsthand copy of the top colleges along with the dos and don’ts that each college abides by — from the colleges themselves because they have tie-ups. It saves you time, and in a day, you’ll probably have months’ worth of work completed and presented before you on a gold platter.

2. Expertise That Doesn’t Just Google

Consultants are experienced individuals in the process of applying to study abroad. You need one just like in football; you rely on a goalkeeper to make your team win during a penalty. They are well-versed with language tests, documentation, and the strict rules that must be followed while applying. Navigating through the process gets easier — and way less stressful.

 

3. Schedules That Fit Your Life

They do your paperwork for you and they’ve got a personalized schedule ready with your name on it.
You’ve got tuition till 8 PM every day? No worries. They’ll make sure your essays are done, polished, and submitted on time. Even before you know it’s time.
Consultants are professionals at helping confident, driven individuals like you reach your highest potential, all while still having fun.
Get a consultant and suddenly you’re more productive, less exhausted, and yes – actually getting eight hours of sleep. (Imagine telling that story to your friends: “Yeah, I got into *DREAM COLLEGE* AND slept well every night.” Iconic.)

4. Scholarships You Didn’t Even Know You Were Eligible For

With most consultants, you’ll have better access to scholarships.
And not just the ones that float around on Google with last year’s deadlines. We’re talking real-time info, hidden gems, merit-based, need-based, country-specific, college-specific, and even those obscure ones you thought were just myths.
They’ll tell you what documents you need, when to apply, and whether you have a solid shot.
A lot of students miss out simply because they didn’t know something existed. Consultants make sure you don’t fall into that trap.
Who doesn’t want to cut down costs while getting into their dream college, right?

 

5. Updates Before They Even Become a Headline

We know you’re relying on YouTube videos to learn about interview questions. And honestly, that’s a very good start.
But how do you know if something changed just last week?
You don’t. But a consultant does. Because a consultant never sleeps when it comes to staying updated for the sake of their students (and yeah, when money’s involved).
From fee structures and exam formats to preponed application deadlines and visa rule changes – they’ve got it all covered. So you don’t accidentally prepare for 2023 when you’re applying in 2025.

To sum it up, it’s not compulsory for you to take the help of a consultant, but from experience, it’s almost always the smarter choice.
Because believe it or not, your consultant won’t just guide you to your dream college but they’ll make sure you understand every twist and turn on the way.
Getting a consultant also means you’re getting a counsellor. Someone who has been in your shoes and has come out with flying colours.
It means you’ve got someone to fall back on even when you’re already living your dream, trying to adjust to a new city, a new country, a new version of you.

Getting yourself a consultant will bring you back every time you seem to lose focus – just like from that song in the first paragraph.

Written By – AKOSMEETA HAZARIKA