Decision matrix
Compares options against your own priorities rather than treating prestige as the deciding factor.
Move Forward / Decision and Transition Planning
Compare your options. Choose your next step with clarity.
Evaluate university options, costs and the student experience against your priorities, then organise the educational steps that follow.
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Your starting point
This is for you if…
- You are comparing university options or offers.
- Academic fit and financial considerations pull in different directions.
- You want a structured conversation with your family.
- You need to organise what comes after your decision.
What we work on together
We review the options available to you, discuss trade-offs and make unresolved questions visible. You and your family can see how each option relates to the student’s goals before deciding.
From the conversation to take-home toolsEditable comparison matrix Editable budget worksheet Written summary Action checklist Illustrative example · fictional student
What you receive
These outputs guide the service discussion. Your proposal defines which are included, their format, quantity and the schedule for your engagement.
Education-budget worksheet
Separates confirmed costs, estimates and unknowns so assumptions stay visible.
Decision summary
Records the main trade-offs and questions still needing an answer.
Next-step checklist
Organises relevant acceptance instructions, housing research, academic preparation and adjustment resources.
Decision matrix
A format sample, not a recommendation or an actual client deliverable.
NSIE / MOVE FORWARDFictional options
| Criterion | Option A | Option B |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum | Research | Applied focus |
| Costs | To verify | To verify |
| Housing | Researching | Researching |
The best choice depends on your priorities.
How it works
Agree on the scope
We discuss your needs and you review the scope and fee proposal.
Gather information
You share the information relevant to the agreed work.
Work together
We explore this stage’s questions through your priorities.
Receive your outputs
Materials are prepared in the format and quantity defined in the proposal.
Follow up as agreed
Timing, revisions and follow-up meetings follow the agreement.
Your part
You own your journey.
Share your available options and offer information where applicable, discuss priorities and financial limits, and make the final decision. You remain responsible for checking and acting on institutional instructions.
Where the scope ends
This is educational decision support. It does not include housing placement, arrival assistance, job placement, immigration advice or accepting an offer on your behalf.
Institutions make admission and scholarship decisions. Education guidance does not guarantee these outcomes.
Fees follow the scope.
Before paid work begins, you receive a proposal covering objectives, outputs, quantities, schedule, responsibilities and fees. Formats, revisions and follow-up are confirmed in that agreement. Third-party fees and costs are separate.
Questions about this stage
Do I need an offer before we can work together?
Not necessarily. We can discuss the options you currently have. The scope will reflect whether you are comparing programs or actual offers.
Will you choose a university for me?
No. We help make the trade-offs visible; the final decision belongs to you.
Does transition planning include finding me housing?
No. It can identify housing-research questions and institutional resources. It does not include housing placement or arrival services.
What if some costs are still unknown?
The budget worksheet separates confirmed figures, estimates and unknowns. The decision summary records what needs verification before you commit.
Help me compare my options
Tell us where you are. After your enquiry, we discuss fit, scope and fees before any paid work.