Susan Byus
College admissions consultant for high school students in Athens, Georgia
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Athens, Georgia, United States |
| Credentials | HECA member |
| Practice | Classic City Educational Consultants |
Susan Byus is an independent college admissions consultant in Athens, Georgia. She helps students in grades 9 to 12 and their parents with college preparation, college search, essay brainstorming and applications. She founded Classic City Educational Consultants. Before that, she spent 23 years working in secondary and post-secondary admissions, most recently at the University of Georgia. She also has experience in college counseling.
What Susan helps with
Susan helps high school students prepare for college, choose schools and finish their applications. She also works to keep stress low for the whole family.
- College preparation for grades 9 to 12
- Building a college search list
- Brainstorming college essays
- Completing college applications
- Learning what colleges look for in an application
- Assessing a student's strengths, growth areas and interests
- Lowering stress for families during the process
Who Susan works with
Susan works with high school students in grades 9 through 12. She also works with their parents. Her services are set up by grade level, with separate offerings for ninth, tenth, eleventh and twelfth grade students.
How Susan works
Susan uses a three-step process called Evaluate, Educate and Guide. She first assesses the student's strengths, areas of growth, academic profile and interests. Next she teaches the student what colleges look for when they review an application. Then she leads the student through college exploration and the application process. Her services are organized by grade, from ninth to twelfth.
Background and qualifications
Susan has worked in secondary and post-secondary admissions for 23 years. Her most recent admissions role was at the University of Georgia. She has also worked in college counseling. She is the founder and senior consultant of Classic City Educational Consultants in Athens, Georgia. She is a member of HECA and works as an independent college consultant. She uses her experience on both sides of admissions to serve her clients.
Susan Byus pricing
Programs and services
- Ninth grade services
- Tenth grade services
- Eleventh grade services
- Twelfth grade services
- College Navigator
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Susan spent 23 years in secondary and post-secondary admissions, most recently at the University of Georgia, before founding her own practice.
Best for high school students and parents in grades 9 to 12 who want help with college search, essays and applications.
Common questions
How much does Susan Byus charge?
Coaching with Susan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Susan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Susan Byus help with?
Susan Byus helps with college preparation for grades 9 to 12, building a college search list, brainstorming college essays and completing college applications.
Is Susan Byus certified?
Susan Byus lists: HECA member.
What grades does Susan Byus work with?
Susan works with students in grades 9 to 12. She offers separate services for each grade level.
Where has Susan Byus worked in admissions?
Susan has worked in secondary and post-secondary admissions for 23 years. Her most recent admissions role was at the University of Georgia.
How do I contact Susan Byus?
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