Quality Information Directly from University Representatives - Vital when making decisions to study abroad

Edlocate encourages students and parents to actively participate in direct discussions with 16 Australian University representat ives as they visit Edlocate Colombo, Kandy and Jaffna offices in February 2015, with the purpose of scouting high achieving students to offer scholarships and counselling prospective students.

A perennial feature of Edlocate’s service to its prospective students, these one on one discussions/ interviews which the company facilitates, prove to be extremely beneficial for parents and students in making well informed decisions regarding their future plans to undertake tertiary studies in Australia. In Edlocate’s experience University Representatives are well versed not only with the full breadth of information regarding courses, facilities and study options at their respective universities but, are also in a position to reassure and educate students on a range of other vital information such as career prospects, obtaining post study work experience etc which often escape brochures and websites. These interview sessions will have Edlocate’s own counsellors also present alongside the university representatives. Therefore, the full range of clarifi- cations and doubts combined with aspirations and circumstances could be addressed through in- depth discussions and follow up actions by Edlocate will be initiated and streamlined

These interview sessions are conducted free of charge and includes free application processing and expert guidance on visa matters. Overall, this is a complimentary service Edlocate provides its prospective students and one which is met with much appreciation. With over 15 years of experience in student recruitment, Edlocate is well aware that the quality of information available to students and parents as they make one of the most life changing decisions of their lives is what determines success vs failure in study abroad ventures. Which is why Edlocate constantly invests in building support mechanisms and knowledge networks for the benefit of its students. The interview sessions with University Representatives is one such mechanism.

Following interview sessions with University Representatives, undergraduate students who need credit transfer arrangements for Advance Prior Knowledge could be settled with the respective schools by the representatives. Those who need pathway or special English courses to enter undergraduate programs could be channeled to the most suited ones. High achieving students could be given recommendations to scholarship awarding boards by the representatives based on the discussions they had with the students to supplement recom- mendations by Edlocate counselors. The post graduate hopefuls could be introduced to supervisors related to the proposed course of studies in order to get placements formalized. Representatives also offer excellent advice to parents with regard to accommodation for students and Part time job opportunities.

Most well recognized Australian universities work in close association with good, well run public sector institutions and private sector companies. These institutions rely on the universities for their manpower requirement and thus work closely with the universities in delivering programs at all levels. The university representatives are well versed with work experience and employment opportunities available especially in these establishments that work closely with their universities and this is valuable information for students to make use of during the post study work visa period of minimum 2 years available in Australia. University representatives who are aware of the current skills in demand in Australia and the trends in the employment sector can give valuable information during these one on one interview sessions.

Edlocate counselors with the assistance of the university representatives also make use of these sessions to connect prospective students with a number of present students in universities following similar courses to allow them access to first hand information about the university/ course/ living etc from a students’ angle.

Edlocate currently represents 22 Australian Universities including 7 “Group of 8” universities in Australia. University representatives visiting Edlocate offices this February include those from