Services

Educational Consulting

What is Educational Consulting?
The Banyan Tree's educational consultants offer extensive resources for students and families in all areas of college admission counseling. These resources include a unique level of personal assistance and attention to assist students through the college admission process. We guide individuals and families through the exploration of numerous educational options and design specific college admission plans for each student.

These services are provided through group as well as individual sessions and address the following needs:
  • Identify schools that meet students' needs, abilities and aspirations
  • Guide students through the complex and challenging application procedures
  • Empower students with a strong sense of self and the ability to communicate that strength in the essay, the personal resume and during college visits
  • Guide students through the applications for Financial Aid and Scholarships
  • Focus students on appropriate course selection, co-curricular and service activities,  as well as summer enrichment and work experience
  • Facilitate preparation for college entrance exams

How do you work with students?
We generally work with students for 5 or 10 sessions.  While those who choose the 5 session package receive the same information as those who choose the 10 session package, the difference is the amount of time the consultant spends with the student or family.  For example, if you would like to have someone assist you as you actually complete the applications for admission, scholarships and financial aid, you will need 10 sessions.  However, if you are simply looking for direction and individualized resources, the 5 session package will generally be sufficient.  
 
5 Individual Session Package:
     Session I:    Overview of the Entire Process & Organization
     Session II:   How to Choose Where to Apply
     Session III:  Completing the Applications
     Session IV: Financial Aid
     Session V:  Scholarships

10 Individual Session Package: 
     Session I:     Overview of the Entire Process & Organization
     Session II:    Career & College Interest Assessment & Matching
     Session II:    How to Choose Where to Apply
     Session III:   Narrowing Choices
     Session IV:  Completing the Applications
     Session V:   Essay Writing, Interviews & Recommendation Letters
     Session  VI:  Finalizing Applications
     Session  VII: Financial Aid
     Session VIII: Financial Aid
     Session  IX:  Scholarships
     Session   X:  Scholarships

College Admission Group (5 classes)
This group meets for 90 minutes once per week for 5 consecutive weeks.  The topics covered are the same as addressed in the individual packages.  

Camp College
Our Camp College program is a one day seminar for high school students and their parents where College and University representatives from across Georgia and the Southeast present workshops addressing college admission concerns.

This program is only offered during the summer months.  For more information or to find a location near you, click here.