Expert Advice on College Admission
Thinking about college? Wondering where to apply? Worried about getting in?
Montgomery Educational Consulting offers comprehensive college selection and admissions assistance to all students.
We help students find colleges that best fit their abilities, interests, and aspirations.
From the first meeting through the final college choice, we guide you as you map your college journey.
Mark Montgomery is a college insider with 25 years of experience working with students as a teacher, professor and college administrator. Mark has the knowledge, skills, and genuine concern for student well-being to ensure a manageable, productive and enjoyable college admissions process.
News Flash: Katherine Price joins Montgomery Educational Consulting as a Senior Associate.
Katherine has over a decade of experience in college admissions and student affairs. She has a flair for working with all sorts of students to help them realize their college dreams. Click here to read more about Katherine.
Top 5 Reasons to Get Great College Advice
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
With over 3,000 colleges and universities in the US, how do I know which is the best match for me? With our first-hand knowledge of colleges and understanding of the admission profession, we provide in-depth, personalized advice that no guidebook or website can. We get to know you so we can pick colleges that are right for you.
Listen to Mark talk about finding the right fit:
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SPEND EDUCATIONAL DOLLARS WISELY
Aside from a home, a college education is the biggest investment that most families will ever make. Yet most would never think of selling their home without the advice of a professional real estate agent. When you consider that the cost of a private 4-year college can be as much as $250,000, it makes sense to hire a professional to help you make a sound investment.
Listen to Mark talk about investing in education:
PLAY THE ADMISSION GAME LIKE A PRO
Colleges and universities compete for students. And then they deny admission to apparently strong applicants. Colleges can manipulate the admissions game in a way that favors their national rankings–and not individual students. With our expertise in the field, we shed light on what can be a very confusing process. At the same time, we maintain a sharp focus on student needs and aspirations.
Listen to Mark talk about the admissions game:
GET IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
On average, the percentage of students who enroll in a college who actually graduate from that same college is under 50%. This means that the many, many transfer to other schools after having made the wrong choice. By guiding you toward colleges that fit you best, you have a much better chance of matriculating and graduating from a school that suits your needs from start to finish.
Listen to Mark talk about making good decisions:
MAINTAIN DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY
The college admissions process can be stressful for everyone involved. The process is confusing. The tasks seem endless: choosing appropriate courses, registering and studying for standardized tests, researching colleges, completing applications, writing essays, filling out financial aid forms…the list goes on and on. Professional advice can help relieve the tension. We won’t let the process get you down; in fact, we’ll help you enjoy the discoveries along the way.
Listen to Mark talk about improving communication:
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Upcoming Presentations
“Mind the Gap: A Post-Secondary Bridge Year Before College”
Denver Academy Parent Information Night
Denver Academy, Denver, Colorado
December 3, 2009, 6:30 pm.
“Gearing Up for College”
Special Parent Information Session
Burlington High School, Burlington, Massachusetts
December 10, 2009, 6 p.m. Admission is free.
For more info, call the BHS Guidance Office at 781.270.1856.
“Choosing the Right College in the US: Strategies for Success”
Lunch and Learn Presentation
American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong
February 3, 2010, 12 noon
For more info, click here.
News and Media
Mark was quoted by Inside Higher Ed in an article about whether public universities could expect significant increases in out-of-state applicants (Oct. 16, 2009).
Mark’s blog was quoted by The Daily Vanguard, the student newspaper at Portland State University, regarding the probability of long waiting lists some private universities are likely to create this year (Apr. 7, 2009).
Read about how Mark is helping students in Hong Kong get admitted to colleges and universities in the United States in the Apple Daily, a Chinese language newspaper (Feb. 18, 2009)
See Mark on NBC affiliate KUSA talking about financial aid and college planning in tough economic times (Dec. 2, 2008)
Read accompanying article from KUSA with tips for college planning (Dec. 2, 2008)
Read about Montgomery Educational Consulting in The Villager Newspaper (Oct. 8, 2008)
See Mark Montgomery quoted in a Forbes.com article on how to handle rejection (Apr. 1, 2008)
Read Mark Montgomery’s Op-Ed piece published by The Denver Post, outlining the reasons for tuition increases (May 2, 2008)
Blog Posts
More on Application Numbers on February 9, 2010 at 09:33 Yesterday’s post focused on articles commenting on the increase in application numbers at top-ranked institutions. The Philadelphia Inquirer also published an article on application increases at colleges and universities in the area. One interesting note with this article is that the University of Pennsylvania saw a 22 percent increase in applications from California. While Swathmore [...]
Application Numbers at Top-Ranked Schools on February 8, 2010 at 09:40 An article in Business Week published last month compared the application numbers from several top-ranked institutions. The majority of the institutions have seen an increase in applications this year, making admission more selective than ever. Several experts quoted in the article sight the increase in application numbers as a direct result of the economic downturn. [...]
Value of a College Degree on February 5, 2010 at 09:38 The value of a college degree may not be what it used to be. Tuition hikes, increasing loan debt, extended graduation timelines, and uncertain employment opportunities due to the economic downturn all have led some to question the value of a college degree. The Wall Street Journal recently published an article where experts debate the [...]
The New Freshman Perspective on February 4, 2010 at 09:15 Last month, the Higher Education Research Institute at UCLA released the results of their annual “Freshman Survey.” The survey is distributed to freshmen students all over the country and this year’s results show that the economy has “deeply impacted” freshmen students. Not only are more students going to be dependent on loans, but they are [...]
Announcing New Resources for International Students on February 2, 2010 at 17:57 Montgomery Educational Consulting is proud to introduce a new section of our website, especially for international students. Since Mark and I have both worked with international students on the college search and admission processes we felt it is important to provide international students with additional resources.
The new international section of our website includes information on [...]
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