Accolades

A student who is thriving in college…My son is absolutely thriving at the University of Denver! DU has been the best place for him. He's been on the executive committee of his fraternity and that's been very formative in incredibly positive ways. It is not a “frat” but truly a fraternity of brothers who are invested in serving, in academic excellence, and in pushing one another to excel and grow as men of character. He is planning to spend his summer in New York city taking classes at Parsons The New School of Design, working part time for a retail store, and hopefully interning with a clothing design company. It should be a memorable summer filled with growth and adventure. Thanks for all you did to help him select DU! – Parent

We are so proud of Rachel. I would like to sincerely thank you for your four long years of guidance, teaching, and wisdom for Rachel. The whole framework for her approach to her studies in high school evolved from some of our first sessions with you when she was a freshman. Rachel made her own decision, which should help her over the next four exciting years. Suzanne, you are the best. – Proud Grandfather

YES, HIRE SUE LUSE. I haven’t had anyone get into Duke in the last nine years without going through Sue Luse. Given your obvious savviness about the college admissions process, you definitely want to be sure you are doing everything possible to allow K— the opportunity to attend that school in another 18 months. You probably already know Sue's daughter graduated from Duke, so if there’s one school she knows better than any other, it's Duke. She won’t waste your time, and she won’t stroke your ego, either. Even if you already know 90% of what Sue tells you (a point that should be re-assuring to you and not frustrating) that last 10% may be just enough to produce an acceptance letter. More importantly, Sue’s track record of making high-potential clients giddy about their #2 and #3 choices is unsurpassed. A student two years ago of hers (I tutored this same student in SAT & ACT) got a rejection from his top choice Notre Dame, but by that time, Sue had spent so much time massaging his 2nd choice — Vanderbilt University — that he jumped at it. That kid’s now a sophomore and says Vandy's the “perfect choice” and he couldn’t even imagine being stuck in stuffy old South Bend, compared to Nashville. Sue’s real gift–if I may say so–is helping a 17-year old believe that #1 #2 and #3 are virtually indistinguishable and that the individual's happiness is less dependent on the name of the college and more dependent on the right fit. I honestly get nervous when I'm tutoring a student and they tell me they only have one real choice for a college. Yikes. That is not the way to go. – Brenda Alberts, Alberts Tutoring

Thank you for all your wonderful help during the college planning journey.. It was easy and even fun, and we loved working with you. We wish we had more children to send your way! – Parent

You provide an excellent service and we're glad we're working with you and your team. – Parent

All I can say is, you add so much value in this process not to mention you are shoulder to cry on in times of need!! – Parent

I don’t know how we would have navigated this tortuous path without your guidance and support. – Parent

The way you connect with your students and the process you have in place to get such a daunting process completed is unmatched!!…Accepted into at least 7 schools and scholarship money from all of them so far…the decision will be interesting. – Parent

Thank you for all you did to help her sort through her decision options. I think the best help was in giving her the confidence through the entire grueling process that there are good options within her reach. – Parent

We are so appreciative and thankful to have you as part of our college journey for our girls. You’ve been an a tremendous resource – and friend. – Parent

You have been an immense help in our college journey and we thank you for all you have done to help ease the stress of finding the “right” college. – Parent

Thank you for the amazing guidance you have given me throughout high school and my entire college search and application process. You also helped me cope with the ups and downs of high school and were always there for me. I could not be more proud and happy to say I am going to my DREAM college, largely because of your help and guidance. You made my dream come true!

I thought last nights meeting went very well. You have a good interaction with her. I think we are on the right track with school size and level for softball. – Parent

Thank you so much for all of your help throughout the application process! I can’t thank you enough for all of the help, advice and support you (and your associates!) gave me during the college search! Your help was invaluable, and no doubt played a great role in my acceptance! Thank you once again! – Student

Thanks you for the time you have spent mentoring me. My rule, when I decide who to work with, is their attribute toward children. You are in my highest esteem. Every single person, adult or child I have spoken to or who knows you sings your praises. The kids love you – all different types students and learners. I have so appreciated your guidance and patience as I have worked with you this year. – Colleague

Thank you so much for all the help and positive encouragement you gave our daughter throughout the college search and application process. You really helped decrease her anxiety she felt early on in the process. – Parent

Thank you for everything you did for our son. We appreciate all the your guidance and consel. You took what could have been a very stressful time and made it a PLEASURE! – Parent

May you walk with a piece of sunlight always in your heart, John has been accepted to all his colleges and has also received impressive merit scholarships. We would not be here without your help. – Parent

I am so over due in extending my gratitude to you for all you have done for TJ and for me. TJ has been accepted into, I think 8 out of 10 Colleges so far! Not only am I so psyched at all the great choices he has, but what it has done to boost his self esteem. You are so savvy to know which schools weigh less on the ACT’s and more on grades and extra curricula’s. There is no way I could have ever gotten to this place without you! – Parent

We are so grateful for your help. You have changed my daughter’s life and set her on the right path. You will never be forgotten by my daughter or me. There are people in our lives that make such a difference in the quality and joy in our lives and you are one of those! None of this would have been possible without you! – Parent

We are eternally grateful to you for the wonderful support and guidance you gave our girls, and we recommend you to all our friends with college-bound children. You have been an important influence on our girls – many, many thanks for all you’ve done! – Parent

We loved your service. It kept us organized and on track. I must say it helped take the stress out of the whole process. We will recommend your services to everyone we know! – Parent

You were right on so many levels about college options for our daughter. It has been a godsend. And so were you, right when we needed you. You really know your stuff, combined with a keen intuition about every kid you see. – Parent

Thanks for all, all, all, of your help! You have my best wishes in the future to help others also realize and accomplish their goals.
I remember in the first meeting with you when I told you that Harvard was my first choice you did not say it was impossible and instead, you made it happen! Please keep in touch. Thank you. – Student

I also want to take the time to thank you for all the help in the last few years! College admissions definitely would have been more challenging without you and your associates’ guidance and expertise! I remember how back in high school the future seemed so far away, but now the last four years seem like a distant dream! Time flies the more you experience it. – Student

We love you and the help you have provided our children, all 3 who have worked with you so far. – Parent

Sue – you are a dear woman, it was a pleasure to get to know you and thank you for all your help. – Parent

My daughter and I have enjoyed your personal and professional manner in the way you have dealt with us. – Parent

Sue, we couldn’t have done it without you! – Parent

Sue thanks! You were a very positive influence on our son and his self-esteem. – Parent

Thank you so much for advising our son and us in our navigation of the college application process. we are all obviously thrilled with our outcome – but also greatly appreciated the guidance, advice, input, unruffled demeanor and resource you and your team provided throughout the process. The whole process was remarkably low stress. – Parent

Sue, you are wonderful! – Parent

Very nice to work with you, we couldn’t have done it without you! – Parent

You are a wonderful person, I could relate to you from our very first phone call. – Parent