Author Archive | Katherine Price
Being First is Not Necessary
Feeling anxious about the college application process? It is time to get organized!
read more »Parents Go Home
It can be one of the most difficult days of a parent’s life, dropping your son or daughter off to college. My kids are no where near high school and I am already dreading it. I have also seen it from the perspective of a college administrator. Well meaning parents show up on campus with [...]
read more »Class of 2014 Mindset List
Every year Beloit College releases a “mindset” list of interesting cultural tidbits that have influenced the students entering college this fall. Not only does this list make me feel older ever year, but it always makes me wonder how the heck they research this stuff? Some of my favorites from this year’s include: Few in [...]
read more »Do You Want Good Grades? Now You Can Bet On It.
Did you know you can earn money for an A? A new company is providing students with the chance to bet on their grades or their desired GPA.
read more »University of Georgia Hits #1 Party School
Cheers! The party school rankings are out and the University of Georgia hit number one!
read more »September ACT Registration Deadline
The deadline to register for the September 11, 2010 ACT is this Friday, August 6th. September is the ideal time to take the ACT since there is no SAT offered. This will allow you to focus on taking just one exam. My previous post, “SAT vs ACT: What is the Real Difference?” can help you [...]
read more »Colleges That Change Lives
The Colleges That Change Lives fair is coming to Denver tomorrow, August 4th. Colleges That Change Lives is a non-profit organization that strives to use “fit” rather than name and prestige for the college search process. The group highlights 40 schools that offer a student-centered learning philosophy. The group of schools will be traveling all [...]
read more »Common Application Is Now Live!
The 2010-2011 Common Application is now available at Commonapp.org. The Common Application allows students to fill out one form on-line and submit it to over 400 member colleges and universities. Students also have access to supplemental forms required by several schools. The Common Application did make a few changes this year, which are highlighted here. [...]
read more »Graduate Debt-Free
Does paying for a costly, prestigious college guarantee success? Not necessarily.
read more »Public Colleges and the Economic Crisis
An interactive map published by US News and World Report can help families determine which states are headed towards budget cuts. The map could also help students determine which schools may want to increase their enrollment of out-of-state students.
read more »
Our Team
-
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.
-
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.
-
Heather Creech
Heather Creech is an award-winning teacher who with over 15 years of experience in helping students with special needs transition from high school to higher education.
-
Juliet Giglio
Juliet Giglio, M.F.A, heads our Los Angeles office. In addition to general college advising, Juliet specializes in working with aspiring performing artists. She is also our expert on the University of California system.