What does a study-abroad consultant do?
A good one narrows the market to the courses you can get into and afford, prepares your applications so they succeed first time, manages the visa process, and solves the practical problems: loans, accommodation, arrival. A bad one sends you wherever pays them the most. Ask how they are paid and which universities they work with.
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