About Overseas Prep Lab
Clarity‑first guidance for students and parents planning an international education journey.
Who
We Are
Overseas Prep Lab was built for one simple reason:
students deserve clarity when making one of the most important decisions of their lives.
Studying abroad isn’t just about getting an admit.
It’s about choosing the right course, the right university, the right country, and the right timing — without confusion, shortcuts, or false promises.
At OPL, we help students and parents make those decisions with structure, honesty, and long-term thinking.
Our Belief
We believe
Every student has a different starting point
One strategy does not fit all
Scores alone don’t guarantee success
Right guidance matters more than aggressive selling
That belief shapes everything we do — from counselling conversations to test prep plans and admissions strategy.
Our USP
What Makes OPL Different
Most study abroad platforms focus on selling destinations. We focus on building students.
Our approach combines:
Academic understanding
Career alignment
Admissions logic
Test strategy
Realistic goal setting
This helps students avoid rushed applications, wrong university choices, and unnecessary financial stress.
Our
Credentials & Partnerships
Overseas Prep Lab works in alignment with global education and testing standards.
We are an official partner of ETS and GMAC, ensuring that our test preparation and counselling approach stays accurate, updated, and relevant.
Our ecosystem also integrates modern tools, analytics, and learning platforms to support personalised preparation and performance tracking.
What this means for students and parents:
guidance that matches how universities and test bodies actually evaluate applications.
Leadership That Understands Education
Shaon Basu – Founder
Overseas Prep Lab is led by Shaon Basu, an educator and mentor with a deep understanding of international education systems and student journeys.
Having worked closely with students across UG, MBA, MS, and PhD pathways, he built OPL with a focus on:
Academic integrity
Process-driven counselling
Ethical guidance
Long-term student outcomes
Under his leadership, OPL has grown into a platform trusted by families who value seriousness, structure, and transparency.
Our
Team Philosophy
At OPL, students don’t work with generic “advisors.”
They work with
Subject-matter experts for every test
Counsellors specialised by program and destination
Mentors who understand admissions expectations, not just checklists
Each student is supported by people who know
What universities expect
How applications are evaluated
Where students usually go wrong — and how to avoid it
What We Do
Admissions Counselling
Each program backed by structured timelines, expert review, and real accountability.
UG Admissions
Comprehensive guidance for international undergraduate admissions, including university selection, applications, test preparation, essays, visas, and enrollment support.
MBA Admissions
Strategic support for global MBA admissions covering profile building, test preparation, essays, interviews, school selection, and career-aligned application planning.
MS Admissions
End-to-end counseling for international MS admissions including specialization selection, test preparation, applications, documentation, and university shortlisting.
PhD Admissions
Expert guidance for international PhD admissions covering research alignment, supervisor outreach, proposals, funding strategies, and competitive application execution.
Our Flagship Program
Test Prep Programs
Every prep plan is customised based on the student’s goals, timeline, and current level.
Our Outcomes
Our students have
Secured admits to top global universities
Improved scores through structured preparation
Received scholarships and financial aid
Built clarity and confidence in their academic journey
But more importantly, they’ve made informed decisions — not rushed ones.
Our Mission
To provide honest, structured, and student-centric guidance that helps aspirants access global education without confusion or compromise.
Our Vision
To build a global community of confident learners who choose education paths aligned with their strengths, ambitions, and future goals.
Why Parents Trust Us
Why Students Choose Us
Parents trust OPL because we don’t oversell.
Students choose OPL because we explain, guide, and stay involved.
If you’re looking for clarity — not noise — you’re in the right place.
Talk to an OPL Expert
Understand your options before making a decision that shapes your future.
