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Parents, Help Your High School Senior Be Prepared to Leave For College
Sending your student off to college is difficult for many parents. Here are a few ideas, and conversation starters, to begin the process of letting go. Let these tips help get you, and your student, prepared for their departure to school.
read more »Familiarize Yourself With the Common Application Now So You Are Ready For August
Check out a pdf version of the 2012-13 Common Application to start familiarizing yourself with the application so you can be ready to start filling it out in August!
read more »Cara Helps a Colorado Student Transition To A New College
Not all students find the right college fit the first time through the process. Taylor was a student who came to me last fall seeking guidance. He had gone through the entire admissions process on his own with his family and school his senior year of high school, decided on the university he wanted to [...]
read more »International Student Immigration Issues #4: Maintaining the F-1 Visa While Studying In the United States
Now that you've received your F-1 Visa, what should you do to ensure that you keep it? Laurie Woog, an immigration attorney who understands potential issues with student F-1 Visas, explains what you need to look out for.
read more »Looking Beyond The Campus Tour Guide
Don't rely on the campus tour guide to be the only "voice" you listen to when you visit a college or university. There's so much more to hear!
read more »What Kind of Student is Right for Johnson and Wales University?
During a recent visit to Johnson and Wales University I asked a couple staff members about what kind of student is the right fit for your school?
read more »What Courses Should A High School Senior Take?
When making up their class schedule for senior year, juniors are often tempted to decrease their load. Not a good idea.
read more »It’s Not Too Late to Apply for Fall 2012 Admission at Some Great Schools!
Think that you're too late to get admitted to college for the fall of 2012? Think again! Hundreds of excellent schools are still accepting applications from prospective students because they still have space available. Read on to find out who's on that list.
read more »Signing Up and Preparing for Your Orientation Program
Now that you know what college you are attending, here are some tips for signing up and preparing for Orientation.
read more »THE SAT: Not only for Juniors and Seniors
It's not too early to start taking the SAT SUBJECT Tests in 9th grade...
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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.