By Sue Luse Campus Overview Located in Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan is a large, exciting campus with the dynamics of a smaller more personal experience. Nice open spaces. An arboretum on campus. The Huron River runs through Ann Arbor which makes canoeing and boating a popular recreation among students. Close to two state parks. Student Life There are …
A Visit to Hope College
By Sue Luse About Hope Known for academic excellence and a vibrant Christian faith. Approximately 3,400 ecumenically diverse students. The faculty is not required to be Conservative Christian. Chapel is not mandatory and no faith statement is required as part of admissions. There are no GLBT groups. Hope is striving to be more diverse and more national. Location Holland, Michigan …
A Visit to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville
By Sue Luse Location/Overview Located in an urban setting in Knoxville with abundant lakes and rivers and only 40 minutes from the Smoky Mountains. Great college town. Founded in 1794 and became a land-grant university in 1869. The campus is 580 acres – very walkable. A new Student Union is opening in 2016. They have their own police force and …
A Visit to Kalamazoo
By Sue Luse Location & Area Kalamazoo College (fondly referred to as “K”) is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan, a city of approximately 240,000, located in scenic southwest Michigan. This city is a 10 hour drive from the Twin Cities and there are direct flights to/from Minneapolis and the Kalamazoo Airport. Kalamazoo is just 35 miles from Lake Michigan and approximately …
New College Expert Office Uptown
We are delighted to announce that College Expert has expanded to open a new office in Uptown. The new office is located in the heart of Uptown at 1005 W Franklin #4, Minneapolis, MN, 55405. We will be there the third Sunday of every month from 10-4 and may offer other dates in the future. We realize many of our …
A Visit to Whittier College
By Sue Luse About Whittier College is a small, private liberal arts college in the heart of Southern California. Founded by the Quakers in 1877, this is no longer a Quaker institution, but still holds Quaker values, such as consensus-building, commitment to community, a global perspective, and respect for individuality. With approximately 1,700 students, Whittier is able to maintain a …
How to Fair Well at the College Fair 2014
Take a look at How to Fair Well at the College Fair 2014 before heading out to the college fairs. The next college fair in the Twin Cities is Minnesota National College Fair, October 7 – 8, 2014. Location: Minneapolis Convention Center Halls D – E 1301 Second Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781 612/335-6000 Fair Hours: Tuesday, October 7, 2014 9:00 …
How is College Different from High School?
This is a great article comparing and contrasting the differences between high school and college, courtesy of Southern Methodist University (SMU). Enjoy and share this article with someone who is preparing to go to college. FOLLOWING THE RULES IN HIGH SCHOOL CHOOSING RESPONSIBLY IN COLLEGE High school is mandatory and usually free College is voluntary and expensive Your time is …
7 Hot Majors That Didn’t Exist When You Were in College
Sue Luse was interviewed for this Mashable article. Read about 7 Hot Majors That Didn’t Exist When You Were in College.
Congratulations to the class of 2014!
Dear Class of 2014, Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your college planning journey. Congratulations and all the best as you go off to college. Please keep in touch and let me know how your freshman year goes. Enjoy the summer! Sue Luse Click to enlarge.
It’s Time for Students to RAVE about Summer
In my educational practice, the upcoming months of June, July, and August are some of the busiest for me and my College Expert team. We take full advantage of school being out to introduce rising seniors to essays, resumes, and applications, and to help underclassmen boost test scores on college entrance exams, pursue academic interests, and add depth to their …
Reflections on the Class of 2014
Educational consultants can be proud of their results. As a member of IECA, we have opportunities to attend conferences, visit colleges and keep up with all the news and trends in the college admissions world. We are able to recommend the best possible list of colleges and spend hours of time with student on the application and essay process. Because …
Amount families actually pay at our colleges remains stable
Here are some stats from Minnesota Private College Council May, 2014 Newsletter. Sue Luse is quoted in this article.
A Visit to Wheaton College
By Sue Luse Overview/Location Wheaton College is located in the affluent city of Wheaton, Illinois, which is approximately 25 miles west of Chicago and Lake Michigan. Downtown Wheaton is within walking distance and there is also a train stop right on campus. Wheaton is a non-denominational Christian College where students must have a Christian commitment. This institution is considered a …
A Visit to Lake Forest College
By Sue Luse Campus Overview Lake Forest College is an easy 6 hour drive from the Twin Cities. Located 30 miles north of Chicago and only minutes from Lake Michigan. This campus is beautiful, surrounded by a forest in a very affluent area. The atmosphere feels like a cute New England town. An old campus with historic buildings. Admissions/Financial Aid …
Sue on MPR – April 15 at 11:20 am
Sue will be a guest on MPR’s The Daily Circuit on April 15, 2014 at 11:20 am. The discussion’s topic is “Which colleges, majors are worth the cost?” You can listen live on 91.1 FM or stream it from the The Daily Circuit page (click the headphones icon to the right of the article to listen). If you missed the …
