Financial aid
Private University at Public School Price–Financial Aid for Smart Students
If you do well in school, you will be rewarded. Seton Hall has announced deep discounts for top students. You can now attend a private university at a public school price.
read more »Fit or Money? What Is Really Motivating College Admissions Decisions
A recent survey of college admission directors revealed that more schools are admitting students because of they are "full-pay". What does this mean for you in the college application process?
read more »Grinnell College–Amid the Cornfields Lies A Global Liberal Arts College
Looking for a liberal arts education of the highest caliber? Check out the one surrounded by Iowa cornfields.
read more »Skip The Expensive College
What should you consider before attending an expensive college? A recent article provides some helpful insights.
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Need Based Financial Aid and College Admission
Good students whose families possess modest financial means may receive surprisingly good scholarship awards at top-flight colleges. And the better the student, the better the awards.
read more »Merit-Based Financial Aid Explained
Merit-based financial aid can reduce the cost of college significantly. However, colleges are selective about how they award merit aid. And some are more selective than others.
read more »Need-Based Scholarships and Financial Aid Explained
Need-based financial aid is an important tool for colleges to attract excellent students of diverse backgrounds to their campuses. This video explains how need-based aid works.
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 »How To Get Off The Waitlist
How can students get off the wait list of their dream college?
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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.