Do You Need a Consultant for USA Studies in 2026? Expert Guide | GyanDhan

by williamair1

Every year, thousands of Indian students face a pressing question: Do you really need a consultant for USA studies? The dilemma has become sharper as competition intensifies. According to the Open Doors 2025 Report, published by the Institute of International Education (IIE) and supported by the U.S. Department of State, the United States hosted approximately 1.18 million international students in the 2024–25 academic year. India was the biggest source country with more than 3.6 lakh students enrolled, most of them at the graduate level. While overall enrollment has grown, new student numbers have shown signs of fluctuation, reflecting visa scrutiny, evolving compliance norms, and increasing selectivity in competitive programs.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.gyandhan.com/blogs/admission/do-you-really-need-consultant-for-usa-studies