Educational Consulting
Seniors, Are You Ready For May 1st?
May 1 is coming up quickly, how are you making your final decision this week?
read more »Looking For A College Focused on Sustainability?
Don't forget to think about the values that are important to you as you search for colleges. Are you passionate about being green and sustainability efforts? Colleges are making big strides these days so take notice!
read more »Tips for Filling Out Your Housing Application
During a recent visit to the University of Northern Colorado I asked a friend who works in their residence life office for tips to give to incoming first year students when filling out their housing application. Hear what she has to say!
read more »10 College Admissions Tasks for High School Juniors To Consider Before Leaving For Summer Vacation
Go through this list of ten items that high school juniors should be thinking about before they head out for summer vacation.
read more »How Important is Geographic Diversity When Choosing a College? A Visit to The University of Northern Colorado Explores This Topic
This winter, the University of Northern Colorado hosted a great program for Colorado counselors to come and learn about their campus. We had the chance to speak with faculty, take a tour, visit the business school, and learn about their admissions process. The University of Northern Colorado is a midsize university of about 10,000 undergraduate [...]
read more »Admissions Rates At The Most Selective Schools: What Do They Mean For You?
Results are in for college admissions for the Class of 2016, and many schools across the country had a record number of applicants. Read on to see the acceptance rate at some of the most selective schools and understand what it means for students looking to apply in the future.
read more »International Student Immigration Issues #3: Frequently Asked Questions About the Student Visa
Have questions about your international student visa? We answer some of them here!
read more »College Bookstores – Not Just for Books Anymore
Why is a visit to the college bookstore worthwhile during a college visit? Read more to see what today's college bookstore has in store for you. It's not all about the books...
read more »International Student Immigration Issues #2: Preparing for an F-1 Student Visa Interview
Learn from an immigration attorney what to expect when you go to apply for your international student visa.
read more »International Student Immigration Issues #1: Glossary of Immigration Terms
Our first in a series of posts focusing on international student immigration issues written by Laurie Woog, an immigration attorney in-the-know. This one provides definitions of basic terms you'll need to know.
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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.