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What’s the Weather Like Today? A Look at Seattle University
Is weather a top consideration on where you apply to college? Don't forget to think about the opportunities you may be missing!
Read More »Montgomery Educational Consulting’s Senior Associate, Cara Ray, Will Present at Annual RMACAC Conference
Montgomery Educational Consulting's Cara Ray will be presenting in Salt Lake City, Utah at the annual RMACAC Conference.
Read More »Advice for Students on the Wait List
Are you currently on the wait list at your favorite college? There are few things you can do to increase your chances of receiving a favorable answer.
Read More »College Confidential – What’s The Buzz All About?
College Confidential is a popular website used by prospective students and their families. What is it all about?
Read More »College Transfer Student Recommends Cara Ray As An Educational Consultant
Read why one transfer student recommends Cara Ray as an educational consultant.
Read More »Seniors, Are You Still Looking For A College? Check Out NACAC’s Space Availability Survey for 2013!
Are you a high school senior or transfer student still looking for a college for fall 2013? Check out NACAC's list of colleges and universities that still have space.
Read More »Ten Things To Do Now That You Have Chosen Your College
Now that you have submitted your confirmation and enrollment deposit to the college of your choice, what happens next? Read these ten tips for what seniors should do next.
Read More »It’s May 1 – Five Things Seniors Should Double Check Today!
May 1 is the national confirmation deadline for colleges and universities. Seniors, have you confirmed your status at the college of your choice? You may want to double check.
Read More »College Admissions FAQ
Answers to common questions about the admissions process, applications, essays, and more.
- What Do I Need to Know About SAT Subject Tests?
- Is It “Easier” to Get In If You Apply Early Decision?
- How Are Merit-Based Scholarships Awarded?
- Do College Essays Matter?
- Why Hire An Educational Consultant?
- How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
- Early Decision or Regular Decision: Which is Better?
- SAT vs. ACT: What is the Real Difference?
- Do Your Students Get Into Their First Choice College?
- Accepted or Rejected? The Envelope Please….
- How Do I Calculate My "Real" GPA?
- If My Grades Are Bad, Can I Still Go To College?
- Division I vs. Division III: Sports as a Job, or Scholar-Athlete?
- Which is Better: AP or IB?
- Higher GPA or Harder Courses?
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Student-to-Faculty Ratios: A Bogus Statistic You Should Ignore
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Our Team
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Mark Montgomery
A former college professor and administrator, Mark Montgomery, PhD, is a college insider who can demystify universities and deliver solid advice to students and their families.
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Katherine Price
Katherine Price has over 10 years of experience in admissions and student affairs at selective colleges and universities that enable her to counsel students for success.
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Cara Ray
Cara Ray is a former admissions officer, and has a Master's degree in Higher Education. She enjoys helping students navigate their educational path, whether toward small liberal arts schools or large public universities.
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Juliet Giglio
Juliet Giglio, M.F.A, heads our upstate New York office. In addition to general college advising, Juliet specializes in working with aspiring performing artists. She holds a professional certificate in college counseling.
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Andrea Aronson
Leading our New Jersey office and based in Westfield, NJ, Andrea Aronson holds an MBA from the Wharton School as well as a certificate in college counseling from UCLA. As a marketing expert, she assists all students in presenting themselves in the best possible light.
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Sara Zessar
As a professional high school counselor with a B.A. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Counseling, Sara has worked with all sorts of students in a variety of schools and organizations.