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UniStart vs Education Consultants

Free professional advisors vs £0-£2000+ consultancy fees

UniStart
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Education Consultants
100% Free for Students
Settled-Status Specialists
Personal Advisors Included
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Quick Summary

Education Consultants typically charge £0-£2000+ for personalized university application support. Quality varies widely, and many don't specialise in settled-status funding eligibility.

UniStart provides the same level of personalized support completely free, with advisors who specialise in settled-status students and UK student finance.

Save thousands while getting specialised settled-status expertise.

Free vs Paid Professional Support

Feature UniStart Education Consultants
Settled-Status Funding Focus
Personal Education Advisor
Mobile App
Funding Eligibility Check
Application Tracking Coming soon Manual tracking
Interview Preparation
Application Coaching
Student Discounts
EU Settlement Guidance
Cost Free £0-£2000+

Cost Breakdown

Typical Education Consultant Fees:

  • Initial consultation £100-£300
  • Course selection guidance £200-£500
  • Personal statement review £150-£400
  • Interview preparation £200-£600
  • Application management £150-£400
  • TOTAL £800-£2,200+

UniStart Pricing:

£0

Everything included. Always free.

  • Personal education advisor
  • Unlimited consultations
  • Course choice guidance
  • Interview preparation
  • Application tracking (Coming Soon)
  • Funding eligibility checks
  • Mobile app access

Choose UniStart if you:

  • Are a student with settled/pre-settled status in the UK
  • Need help navigating UK student finance eligibility
  • Want a free personal education advisor
  • Prefer a mobile-first application experience
  • Need interview preparation and application coaching

Choose Education Consultants if you:

  • High-budget families
  • Oxbridge applications
  • Students needing intensive support

Get Expert Support Without the £2000 Price Tag

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100% free • No hidden fees • Personal advisor included