FAQ
Do I Need to Take Any SAT Subject Tests?
Everything you always wanted to know about the SAT Subject Tests but didn't know to ask!
read more »Is It “Easier” to Get In If You Apply Early Decision?
Everyone wants to do whatever they can to get into the college of their choice. Does applying Early Decision actually help the cause?
read more »How Are Merit-Based Scholarships Awarded?
Merit-based financial aid is important for many families as they try to reduce the cost of a college education. But not all colleges make merit awards in the same way. This video provides an example.
read more »Do College Essays Matter?
College Essays are important not only to get accepted but also for scholarships.
read more »Why Hire An Educational Consultant?
Why hire an educational consultant? Because you get personalized attention, alleviate stress, gain a competitive edge, eliminate confusion, and (best of all) you can SAVE MONEY!
read more »How Many Colleges Should I Apply To?
Many experts come up with a formula to answer this question. I hear counselors say something like this all the time: 3 "stretches", 5 "targets," and 2 "safeties." But the number of applications depends entirely on who you are and what you want. If you think things through carefully, perhaps you will need to apply to only one!
read more »Early Decision or Regular Decision: Which is Better?
Does the early bird get the worm? This is the time of year when I get calls from parents and students asking whether they should apply to college via early decision or regular decision. This decision is a very important one, especially if you are considering some of the more selective colleges and universities in [...]
read more »SAT vs. ACT: What is the Real Difference?
You may be spending your summer studying for the dreaded standardized tests, but have you ever really considered the difference between the SAT and ACT? Have you ever stopped to think about which exam might be better for you? On the Surface: The ACT is considered to be a curriculum-based exam, meaning it is based [...]
read more »Do Your Students Get Into Their First Choice College?
Parents call me nearly every day to ask about my services. Understandably, they want to know about my success rate. Here’s the usual question: How many of your students get into their first choice college? Many college consultants tout a “success rate” based on whether students get into their first or second choice college. But [...]
read more »Accepted or Rejected? The Envelope Please….
Today is April 1st, the day by which colleges and universities across the land must tell their applicants of their decision: accepted, rejected, or waitlisted. I was interviewed by Forbes.com the other day regarding my opinion about how students should handle the prospect of being rejected to their first choice school. You can read what [...]
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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.