Educational Consulting
Don’t Plagiarize Your College Essays-’Turnitin For Admissions’ Is Watching
As college admissions offices turn to "Turnitin" an anti-plagiarism service make sure that you are writing your own college essay and not borrowing any one else's words.
read more »Interesting Tidbits From “The American Freshman: National Norms Fall 2011″ Survey
Curious about what your peers might be like when you get to college? Check out a few tidbits from "The American Freshman" survey.
read more »Financial Aid Primer: #10. When A Financial Aid Package Isn’t Enough
What should you do if your financial circumstances change and you have a shortfall in your financial aid package? Contact the financial aid office.
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Be Nice! (Part 2) It All Counts, Even on Facebook
Many colleges these days have Facebook pages that are maintained by admissions departments. So, before you go posting negative things on a college's Facebook wall, read my thoughts and remember how important it is to be nice in a public forum.
read more »Colgate University-Preparing Graduates for “The Real World”
Looking for a college that helps prepare its students for the "Real World"? Take a look at Colgate University.
read more »Financial Aid Primer: #9. All Financial Aid Packages Are Not the Same
What your financial aid package will look like at each college to which you apply is completely unpredictable. And no two packages will look the same. Here's why.....
read more »Financial Aid Primer: #8. Who Are The Parents?
In the case of divorce, who is financially responsible for paying for a student's college education? The answer may surprise you.
read more »Financial Aid Primer: #7. Information Required For The FAFSA
What kind of information is needed to complete the FAFSA? Whose assets are evaluated? Read on for a quick overview.
read more »Be Nice! You Never Know Who Might Be Giving Input On Your Admissions Decision.
There are many people who make an admissions office tick. From the application evaluators to the student workers to the front desk coordinator there are many people you might interact with on the phone, via email, or during a campus visit. Being polite and friendly to everyone you meet during your admissions process can go a long way.
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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.