Echoing the views of most other applicants - you are totally capable of doing the application your self. I initially went with a consultant to populate my profile etc and I had to check over everything and got mistakes. She was unable to answer all of my questions (she is versed in family and detention) bu she gave me all passwords etc. Said she would do the 1 year renewal and did not follow through. Not that you will use this one man type consulting firm but I have experienced it... it is very doable and you can do it!