Below you'll find a list of all posts from 2016
On a sunny fall afternoon, Tom (my trusty travel companion and husband) and I made the easy 90-minute drive from the Atlanta airport to Auburn, Alabama. The staff at the beautiful Hotel at Auburn University warmly greeted us. Auburn is a small, charming town with unique shops and restaurants. We ate dinner at The Hound, a family-owned restaurant famous for …
Weighing whether to go to a small liberal arts college or a public university? Read Charlie’s blog about his choice between University of Puget Sound and University or Minnesota.
Check out Harvard graduate Viroopa’s blog An alumna’s perspective – Harvard College.
Sue Luse, a member of Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) wrote an article for the October/November issue of IECA newsletter Insights. Read her article Establish the Parents’ Role Early that advices parents on being informed, realistic, and supportive. Here is the link to the October/November newsletter – Insights
Check out our book recommendations that help teenagers and parents deal with the pressures and stress of high school years, and the transition from high school to college.
How do you do a “concordance” of the new SAT scores (taken after March 2016), with the old SAT scores? Check out The College Board SAT Score Converter.
What is it like to be a freshman chemical engineering major and a studio arts minor at University of Rochester? Read Annie’s reflection on her freshman year.
A gifted teacher and persistent trailblazer, Mary Lyon founded Mount Holyoke College (MHC) in 1837 by seeking donations during a severe economic depression. Her famous words, “Go where no one else will go, do what no one else will do,” are the cornerstone of the MoHo (as the students affectionately call their school) experience. The first college to join what …
By Sue Luse About With applications to women’s colleges on the rise, Smith College – a member of the original Seven Sisters – is prepared to successfully launch a growing number of future Ph.D. candidates into society. Founded in 1871, Smith College is overseen by the institution’s 11th president, Dr. Kathleen McCartney, who was the first in her family to …
By Lauren Michael When I told my mom that I was thinking about studying urbanization abroad in Ethiopia she immediately googled “Does Ethiopia have Ebola.” The answer: Africa is really big. So, no. Ethiopia did not and does not have Ebola. That’s not to say that she wasn’t still worried about me going. I was worried too. Even as a …
Dear Class of 2016, Thank you for allowing us 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 us know how your freshman year goes. Enjoy the summer! Sue, Ryan, and the College Expert Team Click to enlarge
By Sue Luse About Founded in 1764 as an Ivy League institution, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States, with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Warren Alpert Medical School, School of Public Health, School of Engineering, and School of Professional Studies. The Brown community – composed of approximately 6,200 undergraduates, 2,000 graduate students, and 500 medical students …
By Sue Luse About RISD (“RIZ-dee”) is the nation’s best-known and most selective art and design school with approximately 2,300 students. The campus sits next to Brown University on College Hill in Providence. Many campus buildings date from the 1700s and are beautifully preserved. One of the most interesting facilities is the RISD Museum – home to over 91,000 amazing …
The Class of 2016 embraced the application process with excitement, diligence, and flexibility. When the Common Application went live on August 1st, our students navigated the bumps and quirks and worked as a team to support one another. Being proactive, nearly 100% of students applied early decision, early action, priority, or rolling. In fact, we encouraged all students to submit their rolling …
News of Malia Obama taking a gap year has everyone wondering “what is a gap year?” Sue tells Dave Lee on WCCO Morning News what a gap year is. Take a listen.
By Sue Luse I recently vacationed in Bonita Springs, Florida, and was looking forward to checking out Florida Gulf State University. So on a breezy, sunny day, I took off to tour the campus and explore the area. From their website: Fast Facts: Public University 10 percent from out-of-state 13,000 undergraduates 80% live on campus Annual cost of out-of-state tuition is …
Read about Paul Jokinen’s journey from college search to discovering why Case Western Reserve is the right choice for him. Paul is a Polymer Science and Engineering major.
“College is what you make of it…” – advice and insights from a design major at Iowa State. Read about Nicholas Pieper’s freshman year experience with classes, professors, and social life.
Small town charm, caring professors and a sense of community add up to big success for Emily at Morris. Read about Emily’s freshman year experience at University of Minnesota, Morris.
By Ryan Luse The dreaded R-word. I am not talking about a rat or a rattlesnake. It is something far worse. Everyone has experienced it, especially in high school. It can be dark, painful and downright unfair. When it comes to college selection, the R-word is – REJECTION. I truly love my job as a college counselor. I’m fortunate to …
Great advice from a freshman who LOVES Williams! Learn more about this small liberal arts college in Williams, Massachusetts.
Looking for a mid-size college close to mountains and amazing skiing? Click here to learn about Haley’s freshman year experience at University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
Interested in US history, the Civil War, and living in historic surroundings? Click here to read about a freshman’s perspective at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Sue shares her expertise on college admissions tests with a Pennsylvania news outlet.
“Imagine waking up every morning to sunshine, a gentle breeze, and a view of all of LA from atop a bluff.” – Kaitlyn, a freshman at LMU. Thinking about going to college in CA? Read Kaitlyn’s sunny perspective on LMU.
The College Board is offering SAT tests in August starting in 2017! Take a look at the College Board SAT Dates and Deadlines page for information on testing schedules.
Wondering what Washington University is like? Brandon, a freshman at Wash U can shed some light. Enjoy our newest College Spotlight – Washington University.
How to choose the best high school
iStockphoto.com As we help our seniors deal with denials and deferments, there are other reasons to be proud. One of our staff members had a letter to the editor published in Star Tribune on Dec. 26, 2015. She is an AP LIT teacher at a local high school.
