The IQ student journey

SEVEN STAGES.ONE STUDENT PROCESS.

Admission is a big milestone, but it is not the whole story. The decisions before an application affect the visa stage, the move and what happens after arrival.

How we see it

THE BEST NEXT STEP DEPENDS ON THE STAGE YOU ARE ACTUALLY IN.

Some students need clarity before they need applications. Others already have an admission and need to prepare for the next stage. That is why we start with the student’s actual situation instead of putting everyone through the same checklist.

01

Understand where you stand.

Discover

Start with the student, not a university list. Clarify goals, academic direction, budget and US feasibility.

What we focus on

  1. Profile and goals
  2. Academic direction
  3. Budget and feasibility
02

Build the right university portfolio.

Strategize

Turn that starting point into a shortlist: programs, universities, cost, scholarships and how the student should present their profile.

What we focus on

  1. Program fit
  2. University selection
  3. Affordability and scholarships
  4. How to present the profile
03

Turn the strategy into a strong application.

Apply

Work through the applications, writing, activities, CV, documents and final checks in one place.

What we focus on

  1. Applications
  2. Writing and activities
  3. CV and documentation
  4. Quality review
04

Compare more than acceptance letters.

Decide

Compare the offers properly: scholarships, total cost, program fit and the differences that will actually matter once the student gets there.

What we focus on

  1. Admission offers
  2. Scholarships
  3. Total cost
  4. Program fit
05

Get ready for the F-1 process.

Prepare

Once the university is chosen, move into the I-20 and F-1 stage with the right documents, interview preparation and a clear understanding of what to expect.

What we focus on

  1. I-20 stage
  2. Visa preparation
  3. Interview readiness
  4. Documentation
06

Prepare for the transition, not just the flight.

Arrive

Get ready to move: travel, documents and the basics of starting student life in the US.

What we focus on

  1. Travel readiness
  2. Important documents
  3. Student-life orientation
07

It does not stop at arrival.

Progress

Focus on academic adjustment, career resources and planning for the stages ahead.

What we focus on

  1. Academic adjustment
  2. Career resources
  3. Planning ahead

Start from where you are

YOU DO NOT NEED EVERYTHING.YOU NEED SUPPORT FOR THE STAGE YOU ARE IN.

Admitted to

  • West Lafayette, IN
  • Rochester, NY
  • Boston, MA
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Hoboken, NJ
  • Savannah, GA
  • Buffalo, NY
  • Fort Collins, CO
  • St. Louis, MO
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Hempstead, NY
  • Newark, NJ
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Athens, OH
  • Melbourne, FL
  • Queens, NY
  • Garden City, NY
  • Teaneck, NJ
  • Moraga, CA
  • New Rochelle, NY
  • Galesburg, IL
  • St. Petersburg, FL
  • Kirksville, MO
  • Hattiesburg, MS
  • Webster Groves, MO
  • Jersey City, NJ
  • Mahwah, NJ
  • Caldwell, NJ
  • Rutherford, NJ
  • Scranton, PA
  • Owings Mills, MD
  • Winona, MN
  • San Antonio, TX
  • Jersey City, NJ