Meet Dan
Meet Dan Reust
“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”
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Meet Dan Reust
Many students call me Opa.
I bring the analytical skills from a successful healthcare IT career to my educational consulting practice, Aim High Educational Consulting, LLC. I empower students to discover their "why" for college and shape authentic application narratives. Combining data-driven insights with a storytelling approach shaped by years of writing, I help students find best-fit colleges and confidently navigate the application process. My curriculum also integrates responsible AI use, preparing students for the future.
Our practice is committed to serving families with financial needs on a pro bono (free) basis up to 15% of our available client spots.
This video explains the philosophy of our practice.
Professional Highlights:
Manager in healthcare IT for over 40 years
Heavily involved with career guidance with young analysts
Volunteered at a community college for resume development and interviewing skills
Published author, including over a dozen stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul series of books (most using a pseudonym). Some of these stories have been reprinted in various magazines and multiple newspapers.
Experience in public speaking
Published photographer
Member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA) and College Consultants of Colorado (CCC).
Education:
University of California, Irvine, Independent Educational Consultant Certificate
Colorado State University, M.B.A.
University of Colorado, B.A. Economics and Computer Science
Testimonials
“If you’re looking for a college consultant, I would highly recommend Dan Reust with Aim High Educational Consulting. The information Dan gave me helped me refocus to better universities while steering me away from making financially irresponsible decisions. The AI Work Unit Dan shared with me helped save hours in writing research papers and some essays. Working with Dan proved to be highly beneficial for achieving my college goals.”
H.L. (student)
“It is my pleasure to recommend Dan Reust and his Aim High Educational Consulting for anyone needing assistance with the process of preparing for college entrance. His efforts with my step daughter to understand and pursue the best course of action for college have been most welcome and very comprehensive. My step daughter has been and continues to be most appreciative of his involvement and guidance. I am confident without reservation that Dan and Aim High Educational Consulting would be an excellent choice for anyone seeking a high level of guidance in the college entrance arena.”
R.V. (parent)
"Dan was very helpful in the process of choosing and applying to college. He helped me stay on track by reminding me all the deadlines and reviewing my applications. Dan also provided an overview of each college and their pros and cons. Over very informative and helpful, made the process a lot less stressful."
Y.T. (student)