Admissions and course advisor for students

Parents of high school students, mature students returning to study, and international students and families planning to study in Canada.

Hourly sessions, or fixed packages that cover the full application cycle. Some advisors add paid workshops for small groups.

• Knowledge of how admissions work in Canadian provinces
• Clear, honest communication with teens and parents
• Organized, with good deadline tracking
• Writing and editing

• Never promise admission or scholarships; be clear about what advice can and cannot do
• If you advise on study permits or immigration, check the rules, as immigration advice is regulated and may require authorized status
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Consider professional liability insurance and check whether you need to charge GST/HST once your revenue grows
• Handle students' personal information carefully and check your province's privacy rules

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000 CAD, depending on your equipment, website and any insurance, since most sessions happen by video call or phone from home.

Never promise admission or scholarships. If you advise on study permits or immigration, check the rules, because immigration advice is regulated and may require authorized status. Also check home-based business licences, professional liability insurance, GST/HST and your province's privacy rules.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $500 to $4,000 CAD, depending on how many students you take on and your fees. You can start from around 6 hours a week, and you will need organized deadline tracking and clear writing.