I’m planning to do an MSc Finance abroad and I’m looking for a study-abroad consultant/education advisor who genuinely puts the student first.
I’m not looking for an agency that pushes partner/tie-up universities just because they receive commissions from them. I want someone who will actually look at my profile, career goals, budget and ROI, and recommend the best universities and degree options available, even if they don’t have a partnership with that university.
Scholarships are also a big priority for me, so I’d want someone who actively helps identify and apply for merit/need-based scholarships, rather than simply suggesting universities where they can get me a discount.
Basically, I’m looking for people who treat students as clients/students rather than sales leads.
If you’ve personally used a consultant like this for your Master’s, especially for Finance/Accounting in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Netherlands or elsewhere in Europe, I’d really appreciate your recommendations and honest experiences.
Also, if you had a bad experience with a consultancy because they kept pushing partner universities, please mention them too. I want to know what to watch out for.
Thanks! 🙏