Choosing an Education Consultant

Choose with Evidence, Not Hype

Ask for the organization’s legal business identity, office address, written service scope, fee schedule, refund terms and evidence of any claimed university relationship. A professional consultant should be comfortable with reasonable verification.

Verify Important Claims

If an agency claims to be an official, exclusive or authorized representative, ask for current evidence and, where possible, verify directly with the university. Do not treat visa approval, scholarships or employment as guaranteed unless the competent institution has already issued a formal decision.

Protect Documents and Money

Keep copies of submitted documents, receipts and agreements. Understand who receives each payment and why. Never use fabricated academic, financial or employment documents.

Use KECAB Verification

If an organization claims KECAB membership, use the live Member Directory or Verify page. Expired, revoked or copied certificates are not proof of current membership.

Red Flags

Be cautious about pressure to pay immediately, refusal to provide written terms, unexplained package pricing, guaranteed visa/job claims, requests for false documents, unverifiable university claims or attempts to prevent independent checking.

Questions worth asking

Before engaging a consultant, ask for the legal business name, office location, written service scope, university relationship where relevant, complete fee breakdown, refund terms and the name of the person responsible for your file. Important claims should be supported by documents or independently verifiable sources.

Warning signs

Be cautious when an organization pressures you to pay immediately, promises a guaranteed visa or job, refuses to provide receipts, discourages independent verification, asks you to sign blank documents, or proposes fabricated financial or academic records. A professional consultant should be comfortable with reasonable questions.