Visa prep booking apps for consultants vs DIY mock interview apps.

Consultants:

  • Good when: first-generation applicant, complex case, severe anxiety. A human reads the room.
  • Bad when: 30,000-rupee packages selling what a $9.99 mock does, or commission-driven university picks.
Visa Prep Booking Apps for Consultants vs DIY Mock Interview Apps
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DIY mock interview apps:

  • Good when: you are disciplined, your case is standard, you want reps on your schedule.
  • Bad when: you need hard truths and will not listen to yourself.

The honest split: use DIY mocks for reps (VisaMock, $9.99 a session), book a consultant for one hour if your case has complications. Sources: U.S. State Department The honest split: use DIY mocks for reps (VisaMock, $9.99 a session), book a consultant for one hour if your case has complications. Never buy the package before trying the mock.