Sue was featured in the Star Tribune today! Read about her journey from elementary education major to high school counselor to business owner, and hear from clients who say she helped them find the perfect college fit.
College Expert Celebrating 20 Years
It’s hard to believe I started College Expert 20 years ago with eight clients from the Class of 2002 and a desire to use my background as a high school guidance counselor to advise students and families on the college application process. Ryan joined me in 2012, and College Expert has since grown to include nine employees (and 3 furry …
How Does The COVID-19 Pandemic Affect The College Application Process?
Sue was interviewed by WCCO’s Jason DeRusha via video chat on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on college testing and college tours, and she also gave advice on college acceptances during this time of uncertainty.
Top 10 College Admissions Announcements This Week
The COVID-19 outbreak has added a new level of stress to the already emotional college application and decision process. As a result of the pandemic, students are worried about fast-approaching decision deadlines, the impact of remote learning on their GPAs and transcripts, and access to ACT and SAT tests, which they were hoping to take — or take one more …
ACT April 4 Test Update
Learn about the updated April 4 ACT information. Stay well, friends!
College Expert Addresses Coronavirus Concerns
Dear Students & Parents, Coronavirus is on all of our minds. Along with everything else, this has certainly impacted the college planning process. We want to send out some practical talking points and recommendations during this unpredictable time. Obviously, please stay home if there are any symptoms. Remember that symptoms have been negligible among teens, but they can still carry …
College Expert awards scholarship to Eagan High School senior
Congratulations to Jacob Harris, a senior at Eagan High School who received College Expert’s $2,000 scholarship at an Eagan Foundation 2019 Scholarship Award ceremony. The Foundation awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors living in Eagan or attending Eagan High School. College Expert is one of many local individuals and organizations that sponsor a scholarship through the Foundation. Nice job …
What to Look For When Hiring a College Consultant
US News & World Report recently published an article on what to look for when hiring a college consultant. In the article, Mark Sklarow, CEO at Independent Educational Consultant Association (IECA), discusses how IECA members (like Sue & Ryan) must undergo background checks and adhere to ethical standards and practices. In addition to IECA membership, Sklarow also says to look …
College Expert Responds to College Admissions Scandal
Dear parents and students, These past few days, many of our clients have asked us about the college admissions scandal – news that saddened and outraged us, just as it did many of you. This time of year, we would rather be talking about our own students who are preparing to graduate and receiving acceptance letters to schools on their …
IECA Statement
College Expert is proud to be a member of IECA, which responded to today’s news with this statement. We share their commitment to ethics and personal fit when guiding our students.
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 …
Ryan on TV – Expert Advice For Freshman College Students
Watch Ryan Luse on WCCO Mid-Morning with with Jason DeRusha and Kylie Bearse give advice to freshman college students!
Establish the Parents’ Role Early
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
Sue Explains Gap Year
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.
The Intelligencer and Courier Times on SAT Scores
Sue shares her expertise on college admissions tests with a Pennsylvania news outlet.
SAT in August 2017
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.
Sue spoke at Yinghua Academy
How to choose the best high school
Reasons to be Proud – Message to Seniors
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.
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
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 …
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.
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 …
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?”
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. …
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