How to distinguish between Study Abroad Counselor & Visa Agent?

The terms study abroad Counselor and Visa Agent are considered quite similar by a layman, but to enhance your knowledge quotient and help you in reaching out to the right person, here I’ll tell the difference between the two.

Visa Agent is someone whose only motive is to send you to a foreign land for the study purpose irrespective of your choice of country, course, career requirements, dreams and your wish. They often provide incomplete information to the naive students and their parents and mislead them to a destination which can spoil their life. They will show you big dreams like you will earn in millions, get a good job after your studies, get a Permanent Residency, etc. and demand hefty amount of money from you. Sadly, their words are hollow just like their services. Their business runs on the motto of – Catch the Big Fish.

On the other hand, Study Abroad Counselor will guide you through the whole process of overseas education and quench your thirst for information. It is my advice to aware parents and students to ask these questions to your overseas education facilitator -

• ·         What are the benefits of attaining education abroad?
• ·         Which countries and courses you can apply in?
• ·         Which will be the most suitable course according to your educational background?
• ·         What are the financial requirements?
• ·         How your hard-earned money will be utilised in the process?
• ·         Which study program is best in which country?
• ·         Does your counselor have adequate licenses to facilitate the visa process?
• ·         How much time will the process take?
• ·         What are the required documents?
• ·         How to prepare Statement of Purpose?
• ·         How can you fabricate a rewarding career with the chosen course?
• ·     What are the career prospects with the desired course in the home country and overseas destination?

He will ask you about your interest areas and career plans and will suggest you befitting options. And only after seeking nod from you, he will proceed with the process. Maintaining transparency and offering unprejudiced services is the trademark of study abroad counselors. Unlike Visa Agent, Study Abroad Counselor will not influence your decision. There is a difference in priorities, Visa Agent’s primary focus is obtaining visa while study abroad Consultant’s primary focus is making you reach your destination and make optimum use of your potential. To know that you have reached the right person, make sure you ask these inquisitive questions to your counselor.

Be informed before making any decision. One such Counselor is West Highlander. The experts at West Highlander will clarify all your doubts and provide you genuine information and will definitely not make false claims. They have licenses from MARA Australia, IAA New Zealand, and membership of Migration Institute of Australia, etc. You can reach them for study abroad requirements such as study  in Canada, study in Australia and study in New Zealand. Contact at 9915999766, 9915999677.