shraybhatnagar
You fees for IELTS and WES are not lost as you can use these for the Express Entry. However, I strongly encourage you not to hire a Consultant, because as others pointed out, the cap would probably be filled in by then. Once you finish the IELTS in mid-October, please check back in the Forum for the status. If there is chance, I think apply on your own. In the worst case i.e. the cap is filled, you would get your application money back (not sure about your application), so from point of view of money you will not loose anything. I personally think Consultant are not helpful if you are capable of following instructions. You can spend on them if you have a good chance of making the cap, but if not, then avoid it.