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How to tell a counsellor from a commission agent, what a fair price looks like in rupees, and the questions worth asking before you pay anyone. Written by a counsellor, which is a reason to read it sceptically and a reason it can be specific.
Choosing a counsellor
How much should you spend on college counselling? About a tenth of one year's tuition, why it pays back, and why the cheapest quote is rarely the cheapest.
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Choosing a counsellor
Study abroad agent vs independent counsellor: consultancies take 10 to 20 percent of your first-year fees from the university. How that shapes your list.
9 min read
Choosing a counsellor
Big college counselling firms versus independent counsellors: Crimson, IvyWise and Athena fees, who does the weekly work, and eight questions to ask.
10 min read
Choosing a counsellor
A college counsellor is worth it in Grade 9 to 11 when there is a profile to build, rarely in Grade 12 with a finished one. What the fee actually buys.
8 min read
Choosing a counsellor
How to compare college counselling packages in India: what should be in scope, what unlimited hides, per-country pricing, mentors versus counsellors, refunds.
8 min read
Choosing a counsellor
College counsellor fees in India: free commission agents, ₹90,000 to ₹4 lakh platforms, ₹4 to ₹6 lakh premium firms, $25,000+ abroad. What is included.
8 min read
Choosing a counsellor
Usually not: you need a counsellor for UK applications only for Oxbridge, medicine or a school new to UCAS. What UCAS statement help should cost in India.
6 min read
Choosing a counsellor
College counsellor red flags in India: guarantees, ghostwriting, paid papers, hidden commissions, results without denominators, and pressure to sign today.
11 min read
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