Author Archive | Mark Montgomery
Where to Begin? Finding the College That is Best for You
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read more »Universities Divided Into Colleges–Northwestern University in Illinois
During a recent visit to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, Mark took a few moments to explain that many universities in the United States are divided administratively into separate colleges that focus on a particular academic area.
read more »Class Sizes and Teaching Assistants at Northwestern University
When choosing a college, it's important to think about the impact that class size will have on how an individual class is taught. Mark took time out during a visit to Northwestern to explain.
read more »Kalamazoo College – Great Value for Money
Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is a beautiful liberal arts college with a very rigorous academic program. Surprisingly, perhaps, Kalamazoo also has a very strong international orientation, and a very large percentage of its students go abroad to study for part of their undergraduate experience. Kalamazoo is also home to University of Western Michigan, so the sizable student population makes it a nice town in which to go to school. The neighborhood around Kalamazoo College is quite nice. The college has a fantastic tennis facility, too. The student center is relatively new. And the central quadrangle is lovely. Kalamazoo College has an outstanding record of getting students into graduate school.
read more »Looking for a Strong Christian Identity? Hope May Be the Right College for You!
Hope College in Holland, Michigan, is a small liberal arts college of about 3,000 students on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. Its strong Christian identity and strong academics make it a good choice for the right student.
read more »Excellent Science and a Whole Lot More at Case Western Reserve University
For those seeking a medium sized college campus in an urban environment may find that Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, is a great option. Known for its programs in the sciences and engineering, Case has a beautiful urban campus--even though it is bisected by a very busy thoroughfare. Case also is contiguous with some of the greatest artistic and cultural facilities in the world, including the Cleveland Institute of Music (where you can do a joint degree at Case), Severance Hall (home of the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra), and the Institute of Art. So if you are interested in high culture and want an urban environment, Case is hard to beat. CWRU is also trying hard to lure liberal arts students to the campus to round out its student body.
read more »College of Wooster – Changing Lives
The College of Wooster is a fantastic liberal arts college in a small town in Ohio. It's a place that trains scholars--even students who are not scholars in high school. Wooster still requires a culminating research experience at the end of the four year Bachelors degree as a way to bring together everything one has learned. Visiting a college is a good way to get a measure of the friendliness of a campus. Wooster gave me personalized attention when I arrived--even at 4:15 on a Friday afternoon in August. If you want personalized attention and advice in choosing a college that is right for you, you might want to consult Montgomery Educational Consulting for some great college advice.
read more »Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois – A Pleasant Surprise
Visiting college campuses can surprise you. Augustana College in Illinois surprised Mark...in a good way!
read more »Ohio Wesleyan University–Where Greek Life Dominates the Social Scene
Every school is a party school, in one way or another. Ohio Wesleyan has the reputation as a party school, but it has many fine attributes that one must consider--it's not just for the frat boys and sorority girls.
read more »College Catalog – A Student’s Bible
Students often overlook the Bible. And I'm not talking about Scripture. I'm talking about the college catalog. You gotta get a copy!
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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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