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Services

Choose the service that matches your current stage. Noka helps you clarify the path before you commit to high-cost applications.

The contact form usually takes 3-5 minutes to complete.

Which stage are you currently in?

I want to clarify the question before paying

Free Initial Consultation

First-time clients who want to share their background, confirm whether their question fits Noka’s scope, or understand the most sensible next step.

You receive

An initial conversation that frames the problem, highlights obvious information gaps, and explains whether any paid service is genuinely necessary.

Not included: Full document review, written in-depth conclusions, school lists, essay editing, or application execution.

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I already have materials from another provider

¥399 Second Opinion Review

Clients who have completed a free consultation with Noka, already hold materials from another provider, and still need an independent in-depth review.

You receive

An independent review of existing school, major, budget, essay, or application materials, with contradictions, omissions, risks, and priorities clearly identified.

Not included: A full application plan rebuilt from scratch, essay rewriting, application execution, or licensed legal advice.

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I am entering application season

These services are for students who have moved beyond the free initial consultation and need structured application-season support, program strategy, document direction, and timeline management.

From ¥5,000 Single-Major Application Support

Students applying in one major who need help selecting suitable schools and programs, preparing materials, shaping essays, and managing the application timeline.

  • -School and program planning within one application major
  • -Program ladder recommendations
  • -Document preparation reminders
  • -Single-major essay direction
  • -Application timeline management

From ¥10,000 Support for Up to 3 Application Majors

Students with a general direction but up to three application majors who need help comparing program fit and coordinating different materials, essays, and submission timelines.

  • -Direction and program planning for up to 3 application majors
  • -Cross-major material reuse and difference review
  • -School and program ladder recommendations
  • -Program fit check
  • -Application timeline

From ¥15,000 Comprehensive Support for Multiple / 5+ Application Majors

Students with several application directions, substantial cross-major differences, or a need to coordinate requirements across majors and countries with a clear priority order.

  • -Multi-major application matrix
  • -Major priority ranking and exclusion reasons
  • -Cross-major material reuse and difference review
  • -Country and program requirement coordination
  • -Budget stress test

Optional Add-ons

Optional add-ons are not part of the core diagnosis or application support packages. If you need portfolio, career, or language support, Noka can help match you with a suitable teacher or advisor where available.

Portfolio Review Support|Quoted after teacher assessment

For students applying to art, design, architecture, media, game design, animation, interaction design, curation, and related fields.

Ask About Portfolio Matching

Career Guidance after Graduation|Quoted after assessment

For students who want to understand post-graduation career paths, industry directions, CV preparation, job search logic, and interview preparation in their target country.

Ask About Career Guidance

IELTS Tutoring|In preparation

For students who need to improve their language score before applying, or who want structured preparation planning, study rhythm, and periodic feedback.

Learn About Availability

Portfolio review, language tutoring, and some career guidance may be provided independently by partner teachers or external advisors. Exact scope, timeline, fee, payment method, and refund arrangement should be confirmed directly with the corresponding teacher or advisor.

I need art / design / portfolio guidance

Noka art portfolio consultant

For art and design applicants, Noka can connect pathway planning with portfolio strategy where available. We help clarify whether your portfolio direction, project logic, research concept, and target programs are aligned.

Portfolio guidance is still a planning and document strategy service. We do not promise portfolio admission outcomes.

I need realistic destination comparison

Many students do not fail because they choose the wrong school. They struggle because they choose the wrong destination, budget model, language environment, or post-graduation plan. Noka's cross-destination planning helps you compare the whole path before starting applications.

Your first consultation with Noka is free. The ¥399 Second Opinion is a paid in-depth review for clients who already hold plans or materials from another agency and still want an independent view after the free consultation. Application support is quoted separately by scope.

Still unsure where to start?

Start with a free consultation. We will only discuss paid work when deeper review or application support is actually needed.

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The contact form usually takes 3-5 minutes to complete.