Author Archive | Mark Montgomery
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!
read more »Ohio State University – Size Does Matter
On the campus one of the largest universities in the US, Mark discusses the pros and cons of attending a large university.
read more »Campus Safety and The Blue Light Special
Concerned about campus safety? You should be. But don't think the "blue lights" are so special. They're not.
read more »Ivy Covered Campus – Can You Guess Where We Are?
Where's Mark now? Are you looking for a beautiful, Ivy-covered campus on a hill, with harmonious, Georgian architecture, wonderful facilities, and offering a top-notch education? Watch this!
read more »University Application from U Tampa–Spelling AND Punctuation Mistakes in Essay Prompts
Colleges expect a lot from their applicants. Like proofreading. But someone forgot to proofread the application at University of Tampa. Spelling AND grammar mistakes. Oh my!
read more »Earlham College – It’s the People That Matter
Earlham College is a quality liberal arts college with a strong focus on its people. As with every college, it is the people that create the college experience.
read more »Knox College – A Hot Bed of Progressive Thinking
On a visit to Knox College, Mark took a moment to talk about how you might find plenty of unconventional and progressive thinking happening in places you might not expect. Check this video out to learn more about this college with a beautiful campus. Mark Montgomery Educational Consultant If you prefer, you may read the [...]
read more »Judging Books By Their Covers–Pretty College Admissions Offices
Admissions offices are the sales and marketing divisions of colleges and universities. Now they are building opulent "welcome centers" to impress prospective students. Caveat emptor!
read more »Kenyon College–Liberal Arts and Journalism (Without the Journalism)
Should a student interested in a career in journalism pursue a Bachelors degree in journalism? Or pursue the liberal arts. Mark advocates the latter.
read more »Drake University Revolutionizes The Way Languages Are Taught
Do you want to learn a language in college? REALLY learn it? Then you might consider Drake University, with its language program that focuses on proficiency, not the number of hours you spend in a classroom.
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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, Andrea Aronson holds an MBA from the Wharton School and is a candidate for 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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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.