How to Select the Best Overseas Education Consultant? | GyanDhan

by williamair1

Published date: 22 Apr 2020
Updated on: 22 Apr 2020

Indian students spend around INR 45,000 crore each year on foreign education because as India Today puts it “there is much left to be desired in terms of quality of most higher educational institutes” here.
As the number of students studying abroad rises, so does the volume of abroad education consultants. Why are more and more students choosing overseas education consultants?
Because they offer valuable professional guidance on which country and college to select for your higher studies. A consultant also acts as a student visa counsellor, takes care of travelling arrangements, handles the transfer of fees and much more.
Planning to study abroad is an elaborate and arduous task, involving extensive research. If you are one of those who could manage it all by themselves, great. But if you are someone who works well under solid assistance, then taking help from study abroad consultants is the best option for you.
At Gyandhan, we have partnered with the best study abroad education consultants to ensure that the decision you make now (choosing a college) has a positive effect on the future (getting a job).

Foreign Education Consultants GyanDhan Partnered With

Manya - The Princeton Review
Admitkard
MIM-Essay
Msingermany
Galvanize
Alphabet Overseas Education
One Window Overseas Education
Visas Avenue

What are the Features of a Good Abroad Education Consultant?

Finding an abroad study consultancy is not tough. Instead, it is making a sensible pick that causes trouble. With that in mind, here are the features you should look for while selecting the best overseas education consultant.

Knowledge and Experience - A good education consultant has in-depth knowledge of foreign universities and the admission process each one utilizes. This feature is paramount. Do a simple background check of the key personnel at the consultancy to verify their expertise.
Besides theoretical knowledge, look for solid experience of at least 2-5 years in placing students in universities in the country of your choice. For example, if you wish to do MS in the USA, confirm if the consultancy has a track record of securing admission in America.
Moreover, if the consultancy has members who themselves have studied abroad, it’s a bonus point. Someone who has gone through the experience of applying to a foreign university will be much better equipped to help you.
Profile and Career Assessment - The second feature you need to consider is career guidance. Do the abroad education consultants help you explore career objectives and pick a study destination that achieves it?
The consultants should also offer academic profile assessment taking into account your academic performance in school/university. Based on it, along with your personal preferences, they should help you shortlist renowned universities to which you can apply with surety of admission.
Financial Aid - Most overseas education consultants assist in drafting SOPs, optimizing letters of Recommendation and filling the application. A good consultancy will take a step further and connect you with loan counsellors like GyanDhan who can help plan your finances.
The cost of studying abroad is high and few can afford to pay it out of their own pocket, which makes an education loan critical. This is where GyanDhan partnership with education consultants comes in handy.

GyanDhan’s Expertise

Once you have secured an admission with the help of a consultant affiliated with us, GyanDhan makes sure that you get an education loan at the lowest interest rate. Besides, you can use our tools to even increase the chances of getting an admission.
The university compare tool gives you analytical insights into different colleges, such as what income to expect and how much it will cost you. The admit predictor offers you a fair idea on which schools are more likely to grant you admission. The automated SOP review checks your matter, grammar, and flow, which you can use to improve the statement further.

360-degree Assistance - Studying abroad is more than about filling applications, writing SOPs and finding an education loan. It means student visa processing, registrations, insurance, air tickets, finding accommodation and more.
So, the fourth quality a good overseas education consultant has is holistic assistance. The consultants should be able to aid you with multiple processes at the same time.
Not only that, but they must also be extremely organised and pay minute attention to detail to make sure no step is skipped or taken wrong. For instance, a consultant with an eye for detail will instantly know if a college’s application procedure has changed and will update you accordingly.
The best part about getting connected to study abroad consultants through GyanDhan is that we will ensure that you get the best help in the mentioned areas.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills - A proper grasp on language, especially English, is a critical feature. If the education consultant can’t speak effectively in English, look for one that can. This is important because colleges abroad will only communicate in English.
Also, scrutinise how well they build an interpersonal relationship with you. Is the agent rigorous with follow-ups? Do they understand your position and preferences before suggesting steps and solutions? If the agent doesn’t, then they serve no purpose.

These are the 5 features you need to probe when choosing overseas education consultants. Once you’ve crossed that stage, verify them by following 2 steps -

Check their Website - Go through their websites thoroughly. See if it has well-researched, reliable and comprehensive information on countries and colleges. Double-check the accuracy of the content by browsing through supporting data. A global education consultancy that takes the effort to publish and update factual information is legit.
Look for Reviews - When you have a shortlist of education consultants, compare them through ratings and reviews. Look for any past student feedback or testimonial. Don’t base a decision on a rating given by one student. Look for as many as possible to get clear insights on the consultants.

Why Contact GyanDhan for the Best Abroad Education Consultant?

You just went through the features of a good abroad education consultant, didn’t you? Well, our partnering education consultants fit these criteria perfectly. Our partners hold years of experience in counselling study abroad aspirants and have been making their dreams come true for years. They have established a solid reputation in the study abroad market, and GyanDhan helps you get in touch with these experts absolutely free of cost.
After you sign up, we call you within 6 hours for a consultation session. Based on your requirements, we then connect you with the right abroad study consultancy that remains with you from the very start till the end. From shortlisting colleges to writing an attention-grabbing SOP, from securing an education loan to sending transcripts, we and our partners help you realise your dream of studying abroad!
So, what are you waiting for? Sign up for our admission counselling right now to get connected with the best abroad consultancy services.

Need for Financial Assistance?

Arranging finances for your education abroad is a herculean task. But you do not need to worry anymore as GyanDhan is here to help you out. If you are looking to get an education loan in the easiest and the most cost-effective way, contact us right away.
Check your eligibility or request a call back now for an education loan!
In an initiative to help students displaying exceptional academic performance to carry out their postgraduate studies abroad, GyanDhan is offering scholarships of INR 1,00,000. It is a one-time award that will be given to one student on the basis of merit and strength of profile. To know more and apply for the scholarship, click here!

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.gyandhan.com/blogs/how-to-select-the-best-overseas-education-consultant

30 replies

Limra_Edu

Hi thanks for sharing this remarkable blog with us !!

aman.jain

Hello, Thanks for joining the webinar. We will discuss the rise of UK, Canada & Germany in this webinar as the study abroad destination.

Aman

Ayush_Pandita

Hi! As someone who’s graduating in 2020, would it be better to target for 2021 or 2022, considering the current uncertainty around the pandemic.

Country: UK

Tanish

what are the requirements for getting admission in Canada Universities for Masters? I have done some research and I have found that GRE is not required.

What else is then required for Admission to Masters.

Tanish

Is it possible to get admission into Canada Universities for Masters with 54% in B.E. Computers Pune University. Since it is Pune Universities Percentages are quite low.

SHUBHAM

Can you please expand on how much can we be affected if we’re applying in fall 2021 in terms of the competition. Say I have a score of 320, then what would be its equivalent score adjusting for increased competition.

Tanish

it will be Masters in computer field.

SHUBHAM

I am looking for an MS in ECE in US and M Eng in ECE in Canada.

Harshil

Hello,

Do you think if Chemical Engineering is in demand in Canada? or should looks after other countries?

I am planning for Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering in Canada.

SHUBHAM

Could you please take a seminar on how to write a good SOP?

Radha_Kulkarni

I want to pursue masters in counselling psychology in Canada. Do you have consultants who can help me with that? Or do you only focus on science related courses?

Tanish

Hi,

I got little confused.

Is GRE required for Admission in Canadian universities for Masters in computers.

SHUBHAM

Could you mention the approximate the cost of higher education in these countries Canada, UK ,Germany and the US

Devansh_Gulati

Hi. For September 2020 intake to UK universities for undergrad, what is the visa procedure since in-person interviews are unlikely to take place now?

Anu

I’m planning on applying for MS in Cybersecurity in US (Fall 2021), my profile isn’t very strong and because of covid situation, should I work for 2 years and then apply?

Devansh_Gulati

I will be doing my undergrad at Lancaster University in Economics and Politics, hopefully followed by 2 years of work in the UK, as per GIR. Which country and college would you recommend to do Masters? MBA or MSc Eco.

Anshul_Bhutani

Which country would you recommend for Masters in Business Analytics.

UK is 1 year and Australia is 2 years and can you give me a rough idea of cost taking in place.

Do you see Uk as good option or Australia?

Sarathiraja

How about pursuing double masters in Canada? I have my masters done in materials science and engineering here in India. Also I’m not sure which course should I continue, I want to do something related to industrial design/ design courses.

Radha_Kulkarni

When should I start preparing if i want to apply for the September 2022 intake (for masters)? When is the right time to get in touch with a counselor?

Anu

My internship got cancelled for this summer, haven’t completed my project yet in this domain.

I have a chapter published but it is not in this specific domain.

Undergrad CGPA presently is 8.36 (3rd year)

Undergrad college: MS Ramaiah Institute of Technology

Kashyap

What are the criteria for obtaining scholarships in top Canadian Universities for masters. I’m not particularly sure about the field i want to apply in, but say computer science because that is very competitive.

Devansh_Gulati

What are your views on Lancaster University vs University of Waterloo, having got in to both?

Devansh_Gulati

Where can I find the link to tomorrow’s undergrad webinar? Couldn’t find it on the “events” tab on the Gyandhan website.

aman.jain

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vishakha.bhagia

Replying on behalf of the speaker -

I’m assuming you are graduating in 2020.

This is a common dilemma. Irrespective of the pandemic, students do ponder whether they should pursue abroad education immediately after graduating or wait for couple of years.

I would say, think about what you want to do. For example, getting admission into MBA abroad requires work experience. But there are courses, such as MS, that do not require work experience. In that case, you will have to think about the kind of work you will do and if that will change your profile giving you a better chance of admission.

It doesn’t make sense for students with outstanding profile - 9+ CGPA, good projects, good SOPs and LORs - to wait a couple of years. However, students with average profiles will have to think how relevant work experience will help their profile.

About the pandemic, if you are going in 2021 you will graduate either in 2022 or 2023 (depending on the length of the course). That means you will graduate two years from now. The predictions about the pandemic give us hope that the economy will revive by then. Earlier, a V-shaped recovery was predicted, but as we are seeing now, it is a U-shaped recovery. That means, the economy will recover slowly.

I don’t see any point in targeting for 2021 if you are going for a two year course and will graduate in 2023.

Hope that answers your question.

vishakha.bhagia

Replying on behalf of the speaker -

If you want to do a Masters in Computer Science or IT, 54% is on the lower side. However, admission is not impossible. Building a strong profile to compensate your percentage should be your target. This can be done with the right SOPs, good GRE score, and strong LORs.

GRE is required if you are going for a Masters in Engineering. So target a 320+ score. Get 7+ in IELTS. Write a stunning SOP - show a good story. We can help you with your SOP.

We have helped quite many students with low percentages.

So, getting admission with 54% won’t be impossible and a good GRE and IELTS score would improve your chances.

vishakha.bhagia

Replying on behalf of the speaker -

There are no studies on how much you must score in your GRE in accordance with the increased competition. Universities do not give a GRE cut off or mention any range as an admission criterion.

But if 320 was sufficient last year then I wouldn’t mind increasing it 5 to 6 points or scoring closer to 330. It is easy. You can do a 45-day crash course to improve your score.

320 is still a good score. But if 320 was accepted in your target university last year, then you can definitely increase the score to 325+ for this year. A good GRE score along with well-written SOPs and strong LORs would help you.

vishakha.bhagia

Replying on behalf of the speaker -

If you would have asked this question 6 months back, I would say target US over Canada. You can still think of US as an option if you are planning for 2021. After USA, Canada is the best option. Canada is also a better option, especially for Chemical Engineering course, compared to UK, Ireland, Australia.

vishakha.bhagia

Replying on behalf of the speaker -

That is a really good idea. We would surely invite an expert to share his/her views on the topic. Thanks for the recommendation.

vishakha.bhagia

Replying on behalf of the speaker -

We can help you with any course! We have consultants who can help you with your target course in Canada.

We have previously helped students get into Film and animation related courses, psychology related courses, or for that matter, any humanities course.

Please do contact us and somebody from our team will get back to you.

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