<p>Anirudha1993 -</p>
<p>If you have not already done so, you need to read through everything (and I do indeed mean everything) at [EducationUSA</a> | Study Abroad, Student Visa, University Fairs, College Applications and Study in the U.S. / America](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/]EducationUSA”>http://www.educationusa.info/) If your parents were not educated in the US, have them read this information as well. Then make an appointment with the counselors at the advising center closest to where you live. There are several in India: [EducationUSA</a> - Find an Advising Center](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/India]EducationUSA”>India | EducationUSA) If you cannot visit in person, find out how much help the counselors can give you by phone or email.</p>
<p>EducationUSA receives support from the US government to help provide unbiased information about higher education opportunities in the US. The local offices and affiliates are non-profit organizations, and must meet certain professional standards or they get closed down. You may have to pay a small fee for some of the services, but it won’t be anything like what a private, for-profit business would charge you. Many of the staff members are expatriate volunteers. When I lived in South America, I used to volunteer at the local office. If the counselors are as good as ours were, you will receive the help that you need. They truly are expert at helping students like you find good places to study in the US. They will be able to tell you if anyone like you has received the kind of aid you need in the past few years.</p>
<p>As for the company you have been in communication with: I have known several people who did that kind of work over the years. Some are better than others, but none of them can guarantee you admission, and none of them can guarantee that you will get the amount of aid that you think you need. </p>
<p>Many colleges that are looking for international students will offer on-the-spot admissions when their admissions officers make their international tours. When you visit your local office of EducationUSA, ask about up-coming visits from college representatives, and about any college fairs that they are sponsoring. But please to remember, most of these colleges are looking for students who can pay the full cost. Just because you can be admitted, does not mean that you will be able to afford to attend.</p>
<p>Lastly, please sit down with your parents and find out what your budget is. If your parents can pay USD 20,000 each year, there are places that you can afford to attend here without a scholarship.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>