Ryan Luse
College admissions consultant for students and parents in Saint Paul, Minnesota
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Parents |
| Based in | Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Practice | College Expert |
Ryan Luse is an independent educational consultant in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Ryan helps students and parents with college admissions through College Expert, a firm that has guided families for 25 years. The team uses knowledge of hundreds of colleges to find schools that fit and are affordable. Ryan is an IECA Professional member, and Ryan visits college campuses to learn about schools first hand.
What Ryan helps with
Ryan helps students and families choose colleges and get through the application process with less stress.
- Finding colleges that fit and are affordable
- Building a strong college application
- Improving odds of scholarships and admission
- Managing application timelines
- Making college decisions with confidence
- Planning early for younger students
Who Ryan works with
College Expert works with high school students and their parents. Families range from those just starting to plan when students are younger to those in the middle of applications. The firm has helped students at many high schools.
Background and qualifications
Ryan Luse is an independent educational consultant based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Ryan is an IECA Professional member. Ryan works with College Expert, a firm that has been guiding students and families through the college application process for 25 years. The firm's consultants are IECA certified. Ryan also visits colleges in person and writes up their campus visits for families to read.
Ryan Luse pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting
- College planning for younger students
- Family meetings
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The CoachVouch take
Ryan visits college campuses in person and shares their visit notes with families through the College Expert site.
Best for students and parents who want help finding affordable colleges that fit and managing the application process.
Common questions
How much does Ryan Luse charge?
Coaching with Ryan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ryan Luse help with?
Ryan Luse helps with finding colleges that fit and are affordable, building a strong college application, improving odds of scholarships and admission and managing application timelines.
Is Ryan Luse certified?
Ryan Luse lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Ryan Luse help with college planning for younger students?
Yes. College Expert offers a college planning service for younger students, in addition to help with applications.
How do I contact Ryan Luse?
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