1- I was told by most people that's the way to go and there is a higher chance of getting rejected if you do it by yourself since you are more prone to making mistakes.Why would you use a consultant when the express entry is the easiest and straight forward system? I just don't get it unless people have a valid reason.
2- I always get super anxious and overwhelmed when I need to do paperwork with government, having my future depending on that decision is pretty hectic. So, I rather minimize all potential issues
3- My family suggested it as well as offering to pay for it.
So, I was like why not? But my consultant has been pretty MIA with 2 word replies, so in retrospect I should have just done it by myself