Why and how to choose the best study abroad education consultant

Picture this: For quite some years during your school years, the thought of study in abroad had followed you. Now you are in your college years, with a fresh curriculum, and perhaps, a new circle of friends! But what is still constant is your desire to study overseas. However, with so many news about people being duped by study in abroad consultancies, you are wary, too! Moreover, you are also worried about being lost in a maze of doubts if you are all to yourself! Here comes the need for knowing the qualities of a trustworthy overseas education consultant

This post will run you through the whys and the hows of choosing the best study abroad education consultant:

The ‘why’ of choosing a good study abroad education consultancy is at the very root of your success/failure in getting the right information with regard your overseas education.

Past experiences and placements:

Take a tour of the consultancy’s website to know about their service portfolio, past experiences and placements. You, on your part, must be clear on the queries you would like to make. Additionally, get a briefing on the additional services that the consultancy offers, such as, coaching in IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, OET, etc; visa assistance; post-landing assistance; guidance for the visa interview process, among others. Not to forget, the consultancy’s licences and accreditation in their area of service.

Awareness of reliable medium enlisting overseas consultants: Many platforms feature overseas consultancies with proven records of their work. British Council holds record of these agents. Again, the Association of Australian Representatives in India (AAERI) ensures the authenticity of overseas education counsellors who recruit Indian students as representatives of Australian education and training institutions.

Quality of student interaction: An authentic study abroad education consultant will also be genuinely interested in understanding a case—that range from delving deep into the student’s areas of interest (science/arts/humanities etc), suggesting him/her the university that would match their academic scores; recommending the language proficiency test that would suit his country /university of choice, and getting an idea about their career goals and financial position before offering them options. All these come into play in the quality of interaction that a reliable study abroad education consultant.

Support with student scholarships: If you have decided on an overseas education consultancy, do also take a stock if they go the extra mile in offering you scholarship support and assistance with your Statement of Purpose (SoP), besides guiding with you with the admission process.

How Hurray can help?

Haurray has carved a niche as a trustworthy and student-centered study abroad education consultant in Bangalore, with a proven track record of guiding students the family way with their overseas education goals. A thorough case study of the aspiring student is undertaken before offering him the options of universities and countries. Our services range from counseling to post-landing assistance to accommodation support near the university of a student’s choice. Additionally, we offer trainings in IELTS, PTE and OET to get you the score that matches your program/university.

Eager to know more about Hurray’s study abroad services? Come, pay us a visit at our branches in Bangalore--Koramangala or Indiranagar--and see it for yourself. You may also write to us at: hurrayoverseas@gmail.com. And rest assured we won’t let you down. Happy studying!