Straight answers to the questions students most commonly ask before working with me.
Services start from €25 for a CV review. A one-hour consultation is €50. Research proposal review is €100. PhD application support is €200–500 depending on the scope. All prices are published transparently on the pricing page.
Dr. WajidAli Education Consultancy is an independent advisory service run by Dr. Wajid Ali. It is not an official service of, nor endorsed or affiliated with, the University of Bologna or any other academic institution.
No. No ethical consultant guarantees admission or scholarships, and you should be cautious of anyone who does. What is guaranteed is professional, personalised guidance that maximises the strength of your application.
It depends on your target programme and entry date. PhD applications typically take 3–6 months from initial consultation to submission. Master's applications take 4–8 months. Bachelor's applications take 3–6 months. Visa guidance is typically 4–8 weeks for document preparation.
No. Dr. Wajid Ali works with students from any country applying to European universities. The majority of clients are from Pakistan and South Asia, where there is a strong demand for this specific type of guidance, but the consultancy is open to all nationalities.
It depends on the programme and level. In general, you will need academic transcripts, a statement of purpose or motivation letter, a CV, language proficiency certificates, reference letters, and (for PhD) a research proposal. A consultation will produce a personalised checklist for your specific situation.
Payment is via bank transfer, Wise, or PayPal.me invoice after the service scope is agreed. A consultation booking is confirmed via the Cal.com booking system.
Replies to enquiries are within 24 hours on working days. During peak application seasons (November–February) it may take up to 48 hours.
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