Aradhana Samal COUNSELOR
Aradhana Samal COUNSELOR
Aradhana Samal COUNSELOR
aradhanasamal345@gmail.com
7325802987
Ahmedabad,Gujarat
Female
Indian
17/11/1999
Profile
Empathetic & nurturing guidance counselor with a track record of successfully steering students
toward their educational goals. Have thrived working in overseas for nearly 2 years plus.
Professional Experience
COUNSELOR, Global Opportunities Pvt Ltd
01/2024 – present | Ahmedabad, India
1. Counseling: Provide one-on-one counseling to students to understand their interests, academic background,
and career goals.
2. Country and Course Selection: Help students choose the right country, university, and course based on their
preferences and eligibility.
3. Admission Guidance: Assist with university applications, document preparation, and submission.
4. Visa Guidance: Guide students through the visa application process, including preparing documents and
mock interviews.
5. Test Preparation: Advise students on required entrance exams (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, GRE, GMAT) and
provide resources for preparation.
6. Scholarship Assistance: Inform students about available scholarships and help with applications.
7. Pre-Departure Briefings: Conduct sessions to prepare students for life abroad, covering topics like culture
shock, accommodation, and more.
8. Continuous Support: Offer ongoing support and guidance throughout the student's study abroad journey.
9. Building Relationships: Foster relationships with universities and education institutions worldwide.
10. Staying Updated: Continuously update knowledge on changing policies, university requirements, and
education trends.
COUNSELOR, PLANET EDUCATION
12/2021 – 12/2023 | Ahmedabad, India
Taking care of Admissions & visa process of Australia.
Taking care of statement of Purpose (SOP),Genuine Temporary
Entrant (GTE) & Interviews of the student.
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Operational planning: developing and implementing operational strategies to enhance efficiency, improve
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Budgeting and financial management: developing and managing budgets, monitoring expenses, and
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Skills
SKILLS
• Empathy and understanding, the ability to connect with students and address their concerns
• effectively.
• Patience and perseverance, the resilience to support students through the challenges of
• studying abroad.
• (Cultural awareness, the sensitivity to understand and navigate cultural differences and ensure a
• smooth transition for students.)
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decision-making.
Have a good understanding of the technical aspects of their operations to effectively manage and
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Gujarati
Hindi
Odia
Declaration
I solemnly declare that the information in this resume is true to the best of my knowledge and belief
Aradhana Samal
Ahmedabad, 30/04/2024