Finding a student's fit is important in today's school search journey. More than being a reputable school, one has to consider how fit or suitable the school is for the student's needs and wants. Cialfo's University Preferences allows students and counselors to understand what the student prioritizes in their school search, considering several factors mentioned below.
The University Preferences section allows students to share their academic interests, budget range, and preferred study destinations. This information helps counselors and placement teams provide accurate university recommendations and application support.
To improve clarity and reduce repetition, this section has been streamlined to capture only the most important inputs.
Update University Preferences from the Profile
Students can update their university preferences from their Profile. These preferences are used for university shortlisting, counseling discussions, and application planning.
Complete the following fields:
Which course(s) / major(s) are you interested in?
Select one or more courses or majors you plan to pursue.Which region(s) are you interested in studying?
Choose all regions you are open to studying in.Among your choices, which region / country would you like to study in the most?
Select your first and second preference.What is your ideal annual budget range for university tuition fee?
This helps ensure university recommendations align with your financial expectations.How do you plan to fund your university education? (Multiple choice)
Select all applicable options:Parental income / support
Student loan
Government aid
University aid
Scholarships
Sponsorships
Part-time work during studies
Which sports do you plan to pursue while studying at university?
Select the sports you intend to continue or pursue at university.
In using Cialfo University Preferences, the student will start to consider different factors in their college search that they may not have considered before. After answering the questions, Cialfo will provide recommended universities based on the responses provided by the student.
Other Information
What other important factors would you consider while choosing a university?
Use this field to share any additional preferences not covered above.What support do you need for applying to university?
Select the services you need support with. These options cover all services provided by Placements / Comet:Career counseling
University shortlisting
Essay writing
Application submission
Enrollment support
Tuition fee payment
Accommodation
Visa application
Update Preferences from the Dashboard
Key preferences can also be viewed and updated directly from the Student Dashboard for quick access:
Course(s) / major(s) of interest
Ideal annual tuition budget range
Preferred region(s) / country(s)
First-choice study destination
Keeping these fields up to date ensures counselors always have the most relevant information when supporting your applications.
How to answer the University Preferences Questionnaire
Go to Profile > University Preferences > Update now
Answer the needed questions.
The responses will be automatically saved if you're unable to complete the questionnaire in one go.
The questionnaire takes around 5 minutes to complete. Since University Preferences is found in the Student Profile, students can answer it on their own, or they can do it alongside their counselor.
Troubleshooting: Preferences Form Issues
There are certain scenarios where the same course is selectable multiple times. Ensure that each course is selected only once.
If a student is still experiencing issues completing or getting stuck while filling out the Preferences form, kindly refresh the page and try again.
If the problem persists, contact Cialfo Support via Chat with Cialfo.
What’s New: University Recommendations & Tune Preferences Improvements
We have introduced an updated Tune Preferences experience, including a new banner and sidebar that allow students to adjust preferences (such as destination, course, and budget) without leaving the page.
Additionally, the University Search page now displays up to 20 improved recommendations from an updated algorithm for additional results. These updates are currently available to Grade 12 (Class of 2026) students, while earlier cohorts continue to see the previous experience.
Need More Help?
Our Client Support team is available via Live Chat 24 hours a day, Monday through Friday, so you can get help anytime during the work week through Chat with Cialfo.
If you’re unable to find a solution in our help articles or need further assistance, you can contact the Cialfo Support team via Live Chat or email us at [email protected]