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 …
A Visit to Yale University
By Sue Luse Location I had an absolutely awesome tour of Yale, even though it was a really cold day! This charming campus is located in in the heart of down town New Haven, Connecticut, which is known as a vibrant community full of opportunities. As Yale’s President Richard Levin has said, “New Haven is large enough to be interesting …
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.
A Visit to Pratt Institute
By Sue Luse Campus Overview Located in Brooklyn, New York, Pratt is the opposite of Pace or New York University. This campus is a very peaceful place with lots of green, open spaces. Pratt is among quaint old brownstones within the historic Clinton Hill residential neighborhood. Lots of cute little eateries and plenty of families, kids and dogs walking around. …
A Visit to Pace University
By Sue Luse Campuses Pace is a private metropolitan New York multi-campus university. Students can get all the classes they want at either campus and don’t need to go back and forth. The New York City campus is located in lower Manhattan near Wall Street. This campus is in the heart of one of the city’s most vital and dynamic …
A Visit to Connecticut College
By Sue Luse and Lindsay Berg, Class of 2003 Location/Overview Perched atop a hill overlooking Long Island Sound and the Thames River, Connecticut College cherishes its small class sizes, honor system and dedicated professors. Separated from downtown New London on a hilltop originally considered to be “the finest college site in the world,” Conn College (as it is commonly referred …
A Visit to Wesleyan University
By Sue Luse Sue’s Impressions Students are very involved and exhibit an abundance of energy and passion. The student body of 2,800 are diverse, curious and incredibly vibrant! They are busy and very obviously loving every minute of it. On this campus you can feel free to explore what interests you and enjoy being yourself. While all undergraduate students are …
A Visit to Quinnipiac University
By Sue Luse Overview Quinnipiac (in case you’re wondering it’s pronounced KWIN-uh-pe-ack) is located in Hamden, Connecticut, with 6,200 undergraduate students. There are three campuses: Mount Carmel Campus is home to most of the residence halls, academic buildings, University offices and athletic fields; York Hill Campus, only a 1/2 mile from the Mount Carmel Campus, is home to the Rocky …
A Visit to Trinity College
By Sue Luse Overview Located in the state capitol city of Hartford, Connecticut, Trinity College looks like a traditional New England liberal arts school. However they espouse to act in untraditional ways with groundbreaking programs and staff as well as an urban-global education commitment. Trinity’s 100 green-acre campus is dotted with historic buildings. Given it’s urban location, the surrounding area …
A Visit to Fairfield University
By Sue Luse About Fairfield Fairfield University is one of 28 Jesuit universities in the United States. They promote a holistic approach to education with the intent to educate the whole person – mind, body and spirit. They are committed to offering a comprehensive core curriculum, and distinctive living and learning experiences. Fairfield believes in lifelong learning and the pursuit …
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.
A Visit to the Georgia Institute of Technology
By Sue Luse Campus Overview Georgia Tech’s campus occupies 400 acres in the heart of the city of Atlanta. It is often said that Atlanta was built around Georgia Tech, and most students feel they experience the best of both worlds – lush green space in the middle of campus and all the advantages of being located in an urban …
A Visit to Agnes Scott
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!
