Studying abroad is an incredible, life-changing experience! But the application process can be a lot to handle—so to help get all the details right, many prospective international students choose to work with an advisor who can guide them. Advisors are also sometimes called recruitment advisors, recruitment partners, or educational advisors.
These study abroad experts can provide valuable guidance about destination countries, educational systems, academic institutions, and specific application requirements to guide you every step of the way.
Read this Q&A to learn more about how an advisor can help guide your own study abroad journey!
So how does an advisor learn that information to begin with? And how can you be sure the advisor you’ve chosen is qualified to set you up for success for one of the most exciting journeys you’ll ever take?
Introducing the ApplyBoard Counsellor Courses (ABCC)
The ApplyBoard Counsellor Courses (ABCC) are a suite of online courses providing training on the international student journey in the most popular study abroad destinations around the world.
By taking these courses, ApplyBoard’s recruitment advisors gain comprehensive knowledge about each destination’s culture, education opportunities, and visa application requirements. They also learn other important parts of the international student experience, including:
- How study abroad can help a student advance their education, career, and life goals
- How the country’s education system works
- How to help students apply to and enroll in competitive programs and institutions
- Unique opportunities and immigration programs specific to that country
- Key information about student visas, study permits, and working while studying
- Tips for travelling to and arriving in the country as a new student
Currently, there is a course offered for each destination country offered by ApplyBoard, including Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and most recently, Ireland.
When they complete each course, advisors receive a Certificate of Completion, declaring them a subject matter expert on that destination country. This knowledge is key to helping advisors better support students who want to study there!
Why Should You Work With an ABCC-Qualified Advisor?
Advisors who complete ABCC have the knowledge and insight to effectively support your study abroad journey from application to arrival.
For each course they complete, they prove they’ve gone above and beyond to learn the unique study opportunities available in that destination country, and the academic requirements for study at each level of education. Plus, they can help you navigate different educational pathways, depending on your study history and current qualifications.
By choosing an ABCC-Qualified advisor, you’ll benefit from the wealth of information passed on by ApplyBoard’s dedicated team of knowledge experts. Working with the right advisor helps you choose the right program and can greatly streamline the application process.
Ready to Start Your Search?
Here’s where ApplyBoost comes in. This exclusive online platform helps you compare local advisors to see which services they offer, including whether they’re ABCC-Qualified. It’s the fastest and easiest way to choose the best fit for you!
If you haven’t yet, click here to create your free account and find a local advisor in minutes!
ApplyBoost features the very best-reviewed advisors from ApplyBoard’s network of over 10,000, so you know you’ll be working with a high-performing professional, no matter who you choose. Plus, if you decide the first advisor you hire isn’t quite the right match, you can request a new advisor at any time.
Right now, ApplyBoost is only available to direct students from certain countries, but will launch in more countries soon.
Taking the first steps toward becoming an international student has never been easier:
- Register for your free ApplyBoost account.
- Browse your options to find the right recruitment advisor for you.
- Consider choosing an ABCC-Qualified advisor to benefit from expert-level knowledge.
- Your new advisor will guide you through every step of the application process!
Ready to start your study abroad journey? Connect with a local advisor in just a few clicks on ApplyBoost!
