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.
Our Clients?
College-Bound Students
• Academically gifted students
• Average students
• Underachievers
• Students with learning differences
• Recruited athletes
• Artists, musicians, and actors
• Graduate school candidates
We work with clients in the greater Denver area, as well as from other states and countries.
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:
Or take a humorous look at finding the right college fit.
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:
News and Media
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
Harvey Mudd College–The Claremont College with a Clear Math and Science Focus on January 5, 2009 at 12:28 am Not so long ago I paid a visit to Harvey Mudd College, one of the five Claremont Colleges in the Los Angeles area. Harvey Mudd was a pleasant surprise. With its small size and razor sharp focus on math and science education, Mudd is the perfect place for a student who wants a [...]
Elements of a Great College Fit: Social Engagement on December 23, 2008 at 12:50 pm Some people are more politically interested and engaged than others. Similarly, some campus communities are more politically and socially active than others. On the one extreme are the campuses where apathy tends to reign supreme: most students are primarily concerned with their various activities, academics, and personal lives. On the other extreme are the colleges [...]
Facebook and College Admissions–”FacebookGate” and Evolution of Social Media on at 1:34 am FacebookGate.
That’s what blogger social media in education guru Brad J. Ward has called the College Prowler scandal, in which the purveyor of college guides was caught impersonating both students and colleges on Facebook in order to mine data and drive traffic to its website.
The story has been widely reported, including in InsideHigherEd. My guess is [...]
Colleges Worry About Declining Enrollments, But You Should Sense Opportunity Amid the Turmoil on at 12:51 am Today’s New York Times includes an article about worried admissions officers across the land, especially at private colleges, who are noticing steep declines in the numbers of applications. Conventional wisdom has it that the financial aid picture is so bad that students dare not dream of attending a private school for fear of being unable [...]
The Scoop on Selective Admissions–from the Horses’ Mouths on December 19, 2008 at 3:46 pm The New York Times is running a Q&A with the admissions directors of Pomona, Yale, University of Texas, and Lawrence University.
If you want to consult the oracles, this is about as good as it gets.
Check it out at http://questions.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/17/qa-college-admissions/?hp
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