For students who are going to study in the United States, whether to apply by themselves (known as "DIY") or through a study-abroad agency is a dilemma that many applicants will encounter. Relevant study-abroad experts pointed out that many DIY believers have cognitive biases on this point.
Misunderstanding One: Applicants who go through study-abroad agencies are "fools"
Many DIY applicants believe that those who get into good schools with the help of study-abroad agencies are either "pure" or "stupid". In their view, these applicants get into prestigious schools because of their excellent personal conditions, and they just give money to the study-abroad agencies for no reason. However, study-abroad experts have different opinions: "Some DIY applicants may not understand the actual conditions of those who get into good schools with the help of study-abroad agencies, nor can they deeply understand the application process and the true feelings of the applicants." He pointed out that many students who enter prestigious schools after professional guidance are excellent students who have confidence in themselves. They also have a correct understanding of the application process for prestigious schools in the United States, and possess the personality traits of "humility" and "pursuing perfection, from good (A) to better (A+)", thus enabling them to...