Your back-to-school checklist should include college planning if you are a junior or senior. What to do when? In this issue, we offer some guidance.
January College Expert Newsletter
Preparing for college involves more than academics. Giving your student some freedom in high school will ease their transition after they graduate. Read five tips for how to get started.
September 2022 College Expert Newsletter
What do college admission officers really look for? Hint: It’s more than grades and test scores. Read our tips for making the most of high school.
May 2021 College Expert Newsletter
The true benefit of a summer program? It isn’t gaining points with selective schools.
The United Kingdom (UK) Offers Opportunity for Medical School as Undergraduate Degree
If you’re set on a career in medicine, you may want to research UK schools when building your college list. Why? In the UK, you can apply directly to med school as an undergrad. Check out our blog by Essay Expert Kris to learn more!
Building Relationships with Teachers Remotely
While distance learning makes it more challenging, there are many ways to connect with teachers—and you’ll be glad you did once you’re applying to college. Read our tips for cultivating those relationships.
January 2021 College Expert Newsletter
Which college is the best choice? The answer isn’t in rankings. Read our January cover article and learn how to personalize your search based on what’s important to you. Other topics include majoring in psychology, sources for financial aid, and avoiding senior slump
March 2020 College Expert Newsletter
As applications increase, more colleges are offering spring admission and working with students so they can still graduate with their peers. Could spring admission be right for you? Learn more in our March newsletter.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019
Message to the class of 2019
Lettering in Kindness
We love a new trend we’re hearing about in local high schools. A recent article in the StarTribune said Minnetonka, Edina, Eden Prairie and Stillwater school districts are tapping into young people’s desire to do good by giving them the opportunity to earn varsity letters in community service. Have any of you lettered in kindness? We’d love to hear about …
Focus on the Future – Ferguson Tutoring Open House
6 pm: Countdown to College Presented by Sue Luse and Ryan Luse Bring your Notebooks! Parents and students are encouraged to attend this workshop. College Expert® will outline the admissions process, provide you with a college prep timeline you can start as early as freshman year, and so much more! Parents, better understand your role in this process. Read more details …
September 2018 College Expert Newsletter
[ap_column_wrap] [ap_column span=”2″] [/ap_column] [ap_column span=”3″] Read our September 2018 College Expert Newsletter. Here are the topics in this month’s newsletter. Decoding College Application Plans Focus on Majors: Pre-Law Financial Matters: Filing the FAFSA “Doing” High School Well [/ap_column] [/ap_column_wrap]
So You Are Using an Independent Counselor
Wondering what colleges think about high school students using independent college counselors like us at College Expert? Here’s a blog by Tulane University’s Director of Admissions about this very topic. So You Are Using an Independent Counselor
Recommended Books
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.
Sue spoke at Yinghua Academy
How to choose the best high school
