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Why work with an independent educational consultant (IEC)?
Here are 12 key ways independent educational consultants support college-bound students. http://www.examiner.com/article/12-key-ways-independent-educational-consultants-support-college-bound-students
New Library Opening This Week
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Consumer Digest Report on Colleges and University Affordability
Sue Luse was recently interviewed by the editor-in-chief of Consumer Digest for the May/June 2015 report on colleges & universities and the affordability of attendance. The feature article can be accessed now if you are a subscriber to Consumer Digest. Otherwise, the article will be available to non-subscribers in July.
Changes are coming with the PSAT and SAT
Take a look at these links for information on upcoming changes to the PSAT and the SAT. LinkedIn post: Update from College Board Forum: The Latest on the new SAT and PSAT From the CollegeBoard website, two charts with the differences (the first is substantive; the second is procedural): Side-by-Side Comparison Overview: Current SAT vs. Redesigned SAT
Test-prep Tips for College Entrance Exams
Test-prep Tips for College Entrance Exams:The ACT, SAT, and PSAT Many colleges and universities require scores from either the ACT or SAT as part of their applications, which are due during the first semester of senior year. By planning ahead, students can begin the test-prep process much earlier and give themselves time to perform well. The ACT and SAT are …
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
A Visit to UW Platteville
By Sue Luse About UW-Plattville has a long rich history dating back to 1866. It’s situated in Platteville, Wisconsin, population 11,200. It’s an hour from Madison and 20 minutes from Dubuque, Iowa. There are malls and a Target nearby. Platteville is home of the world’s largest “M” – iconic symbol of the mining tradition. It is located on the Platte …
What to expect from an independent college counselor
Sue Luse and one of her students are featured in this article What to expect from an independent college counselor on Reuters.com.
Sue on HuffPost Live
Missed the discussion on “Should Kids Go to Summer College” on HuffPost Live? Go to this link http://huff.lv/12q65tK to watch it now.
Sue on Huffington Post Live 4 PM/CT Jul 26
Join Sue on Huffington Post Live this afternoon to discuss “Are Summer College Programs Really Worth It?”
Congratulations to the Class of 2013
Dear Class of 2013, 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.
Tips for Soon to be College Freshmen and their Parents
Read Sue’s blog on the Independent Educational Consultant’s Blog on Making the Most of the Summer of 2013: Tips for Soon-to-be College Freshmen and their Parents
WCCO Radio 2nd Half of Education Roundtable with Sue Luse
Listen to the second half the Education Roundtable on WCCO’s News and Views with Roshini Rajkumarof when Sue Luse enters the roundtable. This recording (18 minutes) does not contain the entire 1PM show with Roshini Rajkumarof. It starts with the introduction of Sue Luse. Sue Luse on WCCO Radion Education Roundtable To listen to the podcast in its entirety (1 …
Sue on WCCO Podcast
If you missed Sue Luse on WCCO’s News and Views with Roshini Rajkumar, the host for Education Roundtable, you can listen to the May 12 show on podcast. Select the 1 PM show featuring Sue Luse, Dale Kurschner (Editor-in-Chief, Twin Cities Business Magazine), and Amy Hertel (Mineapolis Foundation). Sue appears in the second half of the show at time: 18:04. …
Sue Luse on WCCO Sunday, May 12, 1-2 pm
Sue Luse will be on Education Round Table this Sunday, May 12, 1-2 pm on WCCO Radio’s News & Views. Listen on 830 WCCO Newsradio with Roshini Rajkumar @RoshiniR @wccoradio #NewsandViews. You are welcome to call and/or text in with questions relating to preparing for college or selecting colleges. You can listen live online at http://www.wcco.com/roshini. If you missed the …
Opinion: Surviving the College Denial
We’re sorry to inform you… When a message begins like that, it’s never good, especially if it’s from a college informing you on whether you’ve been accepted or not. Never good quickly transitions into the horror of all horrors if it was your first choice, dream school, as it unfortunately was in my case. All anxiety and cheery false hope …
Coping with College Rejection
Here is an article – Coping with College Rejection: How Parents Can Help that Sue Luse contributed to for Fox Business Network. It appears in the Personal Finance College Planning page.
College Advising in Edina
Sue Luse is in the news again! Read about Sue in the March Issue of Edina Magazine about college advising.
Common App New Essay Prompts
Big news! Big changes! Read this article from Inside Higher Ed: Common Application’s New Essay Prompts.
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.
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.
Get Your College Apps in Order Now
Here are some tips on college apps. Sue Luse was a resource for this Fox Business article.
