By Sue Luse Location Agnes Scott is located in downtown DeCatur, Georgia, which is part of the metropolitan Atlanta area. Decatur offers eclectic shops and restaurants within easy walking distance. Atlanta is well known for being home to a large number of colleges. OVERVIEW Agnes Scott is an independent national liberal arts college for women and is affiliated with the …
A Visit To Emory University
By Sue Luse Location/Overview Emory University is located on a beautiful, leafy campus in Atlanta, Georgia’s historic Druid Hills Suburb. Students enjoy four distinct seasons with temperate weather most of the school year. Emory’s one of the southernmost schools among the nation’s top-ranked universities.This institution is recognized for its local and global commitment to service and volunteer work. Emory strives …
College Expert in Twin Cities Business 2013 Most Coveted Resources List
Suzanne Luse is among “…100 of Twin Cities Business' most coveted resources in this year’s Black Book. They're the individuals to know about and, if possible, get to know if you're seriously pursuing new and more expansive goals in the months ahead.” Read about Sue in Twin Cities Business' Black Book.
A Visit to University of Wisconsin Superior
By Sue Luse Campus Overview The University of Wisconsin Superior is located in Superior, Wisconsin, a city of 27,000 at the western tip of Lake Superior. Many students choose this institution because of its size, small classes, and the the student-to-faculty ratio of 18 to 1. UW Superior is considered a “hidden gem” in its ability to offer the attributes …
A Visit to Vanderbilt University
By Sue Luse Overview Vanderbilt University is located a mile and a half southwest of downtown Nashville. The 330 acre campus is home to more than 300 tree and shrub varieties and was designated a national arboretum in 1988. A beautiful, preppy campus with very friendly students. While the campus is full of activity it maintains a peaceful atmosphere. Vanderbilt …
College Spotlight on Vanderbilt University
Read about Ryan Luse’s visit (a separate trip from Sue’s visit) to Vanderbilt University in the latest addition to our College Spotlight series.
A Visit to the College of St. Scholastica
CAMPUS The College of St. Scholastica has a warm, inviting campus with an old fashioned feel set on 180 forested acres overlooking Lake Superior. Students enjoy hundreds of miles of biking and hiking. Located in Duluth, MN, a great college town known for it’s vibrant music scene, nightlife and cheap restaurants. The Duluth area is inhabited by 25,000 college students …
A Visit to University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD)
OVERVIEW The University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) is a comprehensive regional university. Undergraduate students can choose from 13 bachelor degrees in over 80 majors. UMD consistently ranks among the top midwestern, regional universities in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” issue. Providing an alternative to both large research universities and small liberal arts colleges, UMD attracts students looking …
Get Your College Apps in Order Now
Here are some tips on college apps. Sue Luse was a resource for this Fox Business article.
Prepping for College
Look who is on the lead page of the article “Prepping for College” in the October issue of MPLS St. Paul Magazine? Read the article.
Photo ID Requirement for SAT/ACT Testing
Read about the impact of photo ID requirements for SAT/ACT registration and testing in today’s Star Tribune article Heightened ACT, SAT security will test students. Sue Luse was interviewed and quoted in this article. Here is an excerpt… Heightened ACT, SAT security will test students Rules tightened in wake of New York ID-fraud scandal. By HERÓN MÁRQUEZ ESTRADA Star Tribune SEPTEMBER …
Upcoming College Fair in Minnesota
This Saturday in St. Paul… Colleges That Change Lives Fair August 25, 2012 St. Paul River Centre Before you go, use the College Fair Checklist to help you prepare for the fairs. Have fun!
Upcoming College Fairs in MN
Check out these upcoming college fairs in Minnesota. Colleges That Change Lives Fair August 25, 2012 St. Paul River Centre Minnesota National College Fair October 9 & 10, 2012 Minneapolis Performing and Visual Arts October 11, 2012 LD/ADHD College and Post-Secondary Opportunities Fair October 9, 2012 Before you go, use the College Fair Checklist to help you prepare for the fairs. Have fun!
College Expert in the News: Photo IDs needed for ACT/SAT testing
I was interviewed and quoted in this front page article of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Take a look. Photo IDs needed for ACT/SAT
Proud Faces of 2012
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New Security Measures for SAT and ACT Testing
Just posted today – Sue Luse’s article in the IECA blog about new security measures for SAT and ACT testing. Check out the article.
A Visit to Jacksonville University
Location Jacksonville University is located in a beautiful riverfront setting in suburban Jacksonville, across the St. Johns River from downtown and just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. The 190-acre campus includes a half-mile of riverfront, oak-lined paths, and a mix of historic and new campus buildings. 3500 students Demographics Most JU students are from Florida and the southeastern and northeastern …
A Visit to Florida State University
Florida State University Overall Tallahassee, Florida Beautiful, sprawling campus, lots of huge tees, downtown Tallahassee Tallahassee is the capital, students can walk right into the downtown area Lots of convenient internships 31,000 undergraduate, only 9% from out of state Sports oriented, Florida State Seminoles an ACC powerhouse Lots of fun traditions Great athletic facilities Frats and Sorriorites dominate the social …
A Visit to Flagler College
Flagler College 74 King Street St. Augustine, Florida 32084 904-829-6481 Wonderful location in a tourist town, four miles from the beach Students can walk to all the charming shops and restaurants 2500 students Good teacher education program, specially deaf education Great sports management Only freshman live on campus, the other students live around the campus or on near the beach …
A Visit to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, commonly known as Florida A&M or FAMU, is the nation’s largest historically black university by enrollment,[3] is located in Tallahassee, the Florida state capital, and is one of eleven member institutions of the State University System of Florida. FAMU is also one of Florida’s land grant universities. Overview Founded on October 3, 1887, Florida A&M …
My Advice to B.F.A. Seeking Students
As a member of IECA (Independent Educational Consultants Association), I occasionally write a blog for them. My latest blog is entitled “Tips for Advising B.F.A. Seeking Students,” posted on April 4, 2012. I invite you to check it out.
Changes in Test Registration
ACT Inc. and the College Board, which administers the SAT, are adding a photo to exam admission tickets, after prosecutors in Long Island filed charges against 20 students accused of paying or receiving money for someone to take the test under someone else’s name. You’ll have to submit a photo when you register, then present a matching photo ID on …
College Admission Trends
Here is an article in the Huffington Post by Patrick O’Connor, Director of college counseling, Roeper School, about college admissions trends.
Letter to Star Tribune
The Star Tribune published my letter to the Readers Write section regarding higher education today, March 26, 2012. You can read it on page A10 or online at www.startribune.com/opinion/letters/144041856.html.
College Spotlight on Northeastern University
A former student of mine, now a sophomore at Northeastern University in Boston, wrote a wonderful piece entitled “Why I’m glad I chose Northeastern” for his former high school newspaper. I’ve posted it in my College Spotlight series College Spotlight on Northeastern University on my website with his permission. For those of you interested in colleges that offer co-op/internship opportunities, …
Liberal Arts Colleges Defend Their Value
The Star Tribune has a great article today about how colleges like St. Olaf are defending the value of a liberal arts education. Read the article at http://www.startribune.com/local/143419966.html
