Ryan Luse
College admissions consultant 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 works with students and parents on college admissions at College Expert. The firm has guided families through the application process for 25 years. Ryan visits campuses in person and writes about them, including the University of Miami. Ryan's team helps families find colleges that fit and cost less, and it manages timelines through the whole process.
What Ryan helps with
Ryan helps students and parents choose colleges and prepare strong applications. The work also covers costs and scholarships.
- Building a college list that fits the student
- Finding colleges that are affordable
- Preparing strong applications
- Improving odds for scholarships and admission
- Managing application timelines
- Separating a student's wishes from parents' opinions
- Planning for college as a younger student
Who Ryan works with
College Expert works with high school students and their parents. Families range from those just starting to think about college to students ready to apply. The team also offers planning for younger students. It helps students grow more independent while giving parents peace of mind.
How Ryan works
College Expert uses knowledge of hundreds of colleges to match each student with schools that fit and are affordable. The team gets to know each student first. It then helps manage timelines and coaches the student through every part of the application. ACT test preparation comes with the service at no extra charge.
Background and qualifications
Ryan Luse is an independent educational consultant at College Expert in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Ryan is a Professional member of the IECA. College Expert has guided students and families through college applications for 25 years. Ryan visits colleges to learn them firsthand and shares findings through campus visit write-ups and college spotlights. All consultants at the firm are IECA certified.
Ryan Luse pricing
Programs and services
- College admissions consulting for students and parents
- College planning for younger students
- ACT test preparation included
- Family portal for clients
Ryan Luse reviews
The CoachVouch take
Ryan tours colleges in person and shares campus visit reports, and the firm includes ACT prep in its service.
Best for families who want help picking affordable colleges and staying on track with applications.
Common questions
How much does Ryan Luse charge?
Coaching with Ryan runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Ryan from this page for an exact quote.
What does Ryan Luse help with?
Ryan Luse helps with building a college list that fits the student, finding colleges that are affordable, preparing strong applications and improving odds for scholarships and admission.
Is Ryan Luse certified?
Ryan Luse lists: IECA Professional member.
Does Ryan Luse offer ACT test prep?
Yes. ACT test preparation is included in the College Expert service at no extra charge.
Does College Expert help younger students?
Yes. The firm offers college planning for younger students before the application years.
How do I contact Ryan Luse?
Send Ryan a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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