Updated On: 13 May, 2023 08:28 AM IST | Mumbai | Devanshi Doshi
This month kicks off university-hunting time. Mumbai’s students suggest three best platforms for academic advice and counselling

Counsellors also hold mock tests to prepare students. Representation pic
A One-stop destination for students keen to study abroad, Knowell Consulting provides end-to-end guidance — from selecting a course and short-listing colleges to seeing the entire application process through. It has provisions for courses across all fields in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Based on merits, they can help students apply to some of the top universities across the globe. They will also help chart out budget-friendly plans, if need be. The company is active on Instagram, and posts timely and relevant tips for students who are planning to pursue their education in foreign countries. For instance, one of their posts highlights how to quicken the student visa process for the US, while another lists available scholarships for Indians in France, and how to avail them.
USP: 360-degree focus
Log on to: knowellconsulting.com
Consultancy fee: Rs 3,000
Popular among those with specific budgets, LeapScholars is known to be an economical study abroad consultancy service. With some of the best counsellors on board, including Aakriti Jain, who has counselled more than 4,000 students, it remains a top choice among students who wish to get their Masters abroad. With a strong body of subscribers on YouTube, it collaborates with guest experts like Nidhi Nagori from Canada and Rajeev Sangwan from the UK who discuss budget management and opportunities to consider while studying overseas.
USP: Pocket-friendly options
Log on to: leapscholar.com