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How to Get Study Abroad Advice — Free Consulting Guide
What to prepare before a consultation, questions to ask, and how to reach HDH Consulting by phone, KakaoTalk, or email.
'Study abroad consultation' is one of the first searches families make. One strong session can set direction for 6–12 months — but unprepared meetings often end with generic advice.
This guide covers what to bring, questions to ask, and channel-specific tips for US, UK, and Asia consulting — free or paid.
What to prepare
Bring notes on: ① current grade and graduation year ② GPA or school transcript summary ③ target countries and majors ④ test prep status (SSAT/SAT/ACT/IELTS/TOEFL) ⑤ top 2–3 activities ⑥ rough budget range
Full documents are not required for a first call — but you need a realistic sense of your level to discuss school lanes.
Student vs parent participation
Ideally both attend: parents on schedule, budget, and safety; students on goals, activities, and essay direction. If only the student attends, ask for a summary families can review together.
Some firms offer parent-only Q&A time — separating student-facing and parent-facing topics reduces confusion.
10 questions to ask
① Realistic school list for my profile? ② Top three priorities right now? ③ Essay / EC / test timeline? ④ Cost and included services? ⑤ Who is my consultant — can they change? ⑥ Similar recent acceptances? ⑦ Best country fit today? ⑧ Right track — boarding / university / transfer / graduate? ⑨ KakaoTalk / phone hours? ⑩ When do extra fees apply?
Firms that answer specifically tend to be more trustworthy. Vague answers mean compare another consultation.
Channel tips
【Phone】 Fast for direction. HDH: +82-10-7744-1684 (admissions), +82-10-7403-3510 (EC).
【KakaoTalk】 Easy for follow-up questions and sharing files. Send a short intro before the first reply.
【Email / web form】 info@hdh-consulting.com — good for attachments; expect contact within 24 hours.
【Video】 Deep consulting works well online in 2026. Ask to review timelines and school lists on screen.
HDH Consulting free consultation
HDH Consulting offers free first sessions by phone, KakaoTalk, email, and web form. KST 09:00–22:00, year-round.
After consultation you can receive a draft roadmap, recommended services, and a preparation timeline — no obligation to sign.
After-consultation checklist
□ Heard realistic school lanes □ Received a 6–12 month draft plan □ Understood cost and scope □ Know consultant and contact method □ Compared at least one other firm
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