Top 6 Common Mistakes When Choosing An Education Consultant

1. Doing No Research On The Education Consultancy

Most of our Bhutanese students who want to study abroad do not conduct proper research on the education consultancy they choose. Due to this, many drop their application with that particular education consultancy, or lose a huge amount of money that they have paid in education consultancy fees.

2. Relying Solely On Word Of Mouth

Information spreads easily and quickly. Some students rely solely on word of mouth and then decide to proceed with their application through certain education consultancies. While word of mouth is a strong indicator, it’s essential to examine and get hands-on experience with the services that education consultancies offer. 

3. Blindly Trusting Media Advertisements

Being wise about the advertisements you see on social media has become one of the most important aspects of navigating the digital era. Bhutanese students readily trust social media ads, often falling victim to misleading advertisements.

4. Not Exploring Other Consultancies

Some Bhutanese students may not prioritize exploring different education consultancies. However, it’s important to contact different education consultancies to get an idea of how they can assist you with your overseas education plans.

Most students are unaware of this, but there are 67 education and placement firms in the country. Most of the education and placement firms in Bhutan represent a smaller number of institutions abroad. As a result, they have a limited understanding of their education options and may settle for a course or country that doesn’t align with their goals.

5. Easily Agreeing To Whatever The Counsellor Says

Relying solely on a counselor is not enough because not all education consultancy counselors are as experienced as you might think. 

Some of the counsellors may be new to the job, so it’s a good idea to do your own research to verify what the counsellor shares before proceeding with them.

6. Ignoring The Education Consultancy’s Success Rate

Knowing and paying attention to the visa success rate of the education consultancy is crucial for a student to increase their chances of a visa grant. Having a good visa success rate indicates that the consultancy has been effective in guiding their clients or students in creating strong profiles. This also shows how serious they are about their client’s visa success outcome.

It is important to consider the points above to avoid regretting your choice of education consultancy for studying abroad.