International student school placement consultant

Families of overseas students pay for guidance and application support. Some schools or programs may also pay a referral fee, if their rules allow it.

A service fee per student for advising and application support, and possibly a referral fee from partner schools. Be open with families about every fee you receive.

• Clear writing and video calls
• Organized with applications and deadlines
• Knowing the US school system, or willingness to learn it
• Ideally a second language or experience abroad

• Schools must be approved to enrol international students on F-1 visas, so check each school's status before you recommend it
• Check whether schools or programs you work with allow commissions and what disclosure they require
• You cannot promise visa approval or admission, so avoid that kind of claim in your marketing
• Check your state's business registration requirements, and whether you need general or professional liability insurance
• Handling fees from families abroad means you need clear contracts and refund terms
• Winning families' trust from abroad takes time, so expect a slow start

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on your website, tools and partner setup. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $1,000 to $5,000, though winning families' trust from abroad takes time, so expect a slow start.

Check that each school is approved to enroll international students on F-1 visas before you recommend it. Also check whether schools or programs allow commissions and what disclosure they require, and avoid promising visa approval or admission.

Typically clear writing and video call skills, organization with applications and deadlines, and knowledge of the US school system or willingness to learn it. A second language or experience abroad helps. Plan on roughly 10 hours a week at minimum.