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
A Visit to Hamilton
After our visit to St. Lawrence, Tom and I drove down to the beautiful Finger Lakes area in central New York. We made our way to Mirbeau Inn & Spa named “Best for Romance, Cuisine & Yoga!” This inn became our home for three days as we explored the surrounding areas and colleges. Here are my notes and observations about …
A Visit to Syracuse University
Syracuse University is located in the city of Syracuse where you find the arts, shopping, and restaurants. Lake Onondaga is about 2 miles to the north. About 40 miles farther to the north is Lake Ontario. 168,000 people live in Syracuse and 700,000 in the metro area. Syracuse is a private university with 10,000 undergraduates. It’s close to Hancock International Airport. Syracuse is working …
A Visit to St. Lawrence University
Tom and I drove through the beautiful Adirondack Mountains to the charming town of Lake Placid, home to the Winter Olympics. We loved Lake Placid even though lightening knocked out power to Lake Placid and our hotel. Oh well, better then a flat tire! St Lawrence University, Canton, NY Notes and Impressions… Campus Lovely, historic campus located in the small …
A Visit to Bard College
Bard College is located on the Hudson River in the tiny village of Annandale-on-Hudson in New York. This is a beautiful area, with lots of outdoor opportunities, and still close to New York City. Campus has varied architecture with an upper and lower campus. The buildings are spread out with lots of green spaces in between. Impressive science building. The humanities …
A Visit to Skidmore College
Skidmore College is located in Saratoga Springs, NY. In the summer during the racing season the population triples. Students move in after labor day, when all the tourists have left and have this cute town all to themselves. The movie Sea Biscuit was filmed here. There’s a big racetrack in town. Skidmore is a mile and a half from downtown. …
A Visit to Vassar College
by Sue Luse Vassar is located in Poughkeepsie, NY, about an hour and a half from NYC, on the Hudson river. The college campus is a combination of old and new architecture with a stunning library and performing arts center. We stayed in the historic town of Rhinebeck, about 20 minutes away. Some notes about Vassar College: Students at Vassar …
Visiting Colleges in New York
Every September when all our students go back to school, my husband Tom and I hit the road to visit colleges. This year we picked New York! Since my daughter Chelsea lives in Manhattan, we planned a weekend in the City with Chelsea and our dear friends Chris and Lauren. And what a weekend we had! World class restaurants, an …
College Spotlight – St. Olaf College and Evergreeen State College
Check out the latest College Spotlight on St. Olaf College and The Evergreen State College contributed by Ryan Luse.
2011 College Fairs – NACAC Minnesota National College Fair
NACAC Minnesota National College Fair (National Association for College Admission Counseling) Tuesday, October4, 2011 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 4:30pm to 8:00 pm AND Wednesday, October 5, 2011 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Minneapolis Convention Center Exhibit Halls D & E 1301 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2781 (612) 335-6000 Free and open to the public, NACAC’s College Fairs allow …
2011 College Fairs – Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL)
Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) Saturday, August 27, 2011 10:00 am St. Paul River Centre Grand Ballroom A-E 175 West Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55102-1299 Since 1998, the Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) schools have been traveling together to meet families and counselors interested in learning more about this distinctive group of colleges and universities. The CTCL program features …
Faces of Pride
Here are some of our 2011 graduates…
Over 200 Colleges Visited!
Part of the job of an educational consultant is to keep up with what is happening on college campuses. This means we need to visit as many campuses as possible and establish relations with admissions counselors around the country. In fact, to keep our CEP certification, we need to visit and assess 75 campuses every 5 years. I recently attended …
Colleges Report 2011 Admission Figures
Looking for 2011 admissions figures? Read The New York Times article in The Choice blog, March 30, 2011, by Jacques Steinberg. “By now, many of you who are applicants (or parents of applicants) for the Class of 2015 have received your admissions decisions. When The Times launched The Choice blog two years ago this week, one of the goals I set for it was to …
Kiplinger’s Best Values in Public Colleges
Compare the 100 top values in public colleges and universities, or create your own custom lists of individual colleges or schools from a particular state. Check out this interesting site http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/colleges/.
Sue’s Announcement – College Spotlight
Dear Students, Parents and to everyone interested in the College Journey, I decided to take my website more into the realm of 2011 and feature my first blog, and it was not too long ago when I didn’t know what a blog was! Through my years as a College Counselor, I have found so many opportunities to share experience and …
College Admissions: Inside Tips for Aspiring Pre-Meds
by Cristiana Quinn, GoLocalProv College Admissions Expert The road to medical school and becoming a doctor isn’t what it used to be. Getting into med school has always been tough, but for those who made the cut in past generations, there was an assurance of high earnings and a rewarding career. Today, ask a doctor if they would recommend the …
Early admission applicants lock in on college plans
By Jenna Johnson The Washington Post, 12/14/2010 The first semester of senior year is barely over, but a growing number of high schoolers already know where they will attend college. (So instead of spending their winter break polishing college essays, they can get to know other members of the Class of 2015 on Facebook.) Early application programs allow students to …
MIT, Duke Early Applications Rise as Jobs Spur Move
By Janet Lorin, Bloomberg Applications for early admission to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Duke University and Dartmouth College rose to the highest on record as students said name-brand colleges give graduates an edge in job searches. Early applicants to MIT surged 13 percent to an unprecedented 6,405, said Stuart Schmill, admissions dean. Duke University’s total increased 13 percent to 2,260, …
Can’t Pick a College Major? Create One
Read this Wall Street Journal article (by Sue Shellenbarger, published November 17, 2010) on how many 4-year colleges and universities are allowing students to design their own programs of study.
Early decision applications rise 17 percent
by Darina Shtrakhman, The Daily Pennsylvanian – theDP.com Penn received 17 percent more early decision applications this year, according to Dean of Admissions Eric Furda. This brings the total to approximately 4,500 — up from 3,851 last fall. Furda attributed this increase to Penn’s no-loan aid policy and commitment to research and civic leadership. “This is a generation that sees …
The Shrinking Community of College Males: Worse Than We Thought
by Mark Sklarow, Executive Director, IECA As I left the office yesterday afternoon I couldn’t help but notice the enormous wall of boxes waiting pick up by the postal service. Thousands upon thousands of SAT and ACT brochures are being sent to members of the Independent Educational Consultants Association, thanks to agreements between IECA and the College Board and the …
College Application Essays – Univ. of St. Thomas
The article entitled “Every Student Tells a Story” in the online St. Thomas Magazine www.stthomas.edu/magazine/2010/Fall/essays.html have fine examples of application essays that are inspiring and personal. Enjoy!
Fall College Fairs
As summer winds down the Fall College Fair Season gets going!
So mark your calendars.
WCCO Radio Clip
Listen to Sue Luse’s advice about getting a head start on college applications this summer.
Help with Student Resumes
Do you need help with your resume? Here is a message from Kathy King who provides resume writing service. Students and Parents, One way to enhance your college and scholarship applications is to attach a student resume that describes all of the activities in which you have been involved throughout high school – athletics, clubs, music, dance, theater, political organizations, …
Colleges’ Rejects Who Made It Big
Take a look at this Wall Street Journal article posted on msn.com about college rejections that had surprising outcomes. This article was emailed to me by a parent. Here is what she wrote: I thought you might be interested in this msn.com article. While it’s not particularly scholarly, I loved Columbia University President Lee Bollinger’s comment on page 2: To …
Top Ten Strengths and Experiences Colleges Look for in High School Students
Read about the top 10 strengths and experiences colleges look for in high school students . This list is based on a survey of IECA member consultants. Take a moment to read the IECA June 16, 2010 press release. It provides some enlightening information about the survey.
