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Mark Montgomery — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 00:16:35 +0000

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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-29

Mark Montgomery — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:09:00 +0000

College admissions advice for HS Senior via Twitter Chat August 24. http://bit.ly/cEtLvX #edu #highered #College #
@elizabethonline where ya goin'? in reply to elizabethonline #
@JonellMartin what sort of college advice you need? in reply to JonellMartin #
College admissions advice for HS Senior via Twitter Chat August 24. http://bit.ly/cEtLvX #edu #highered #College #CollegeChat Pls RT! #
A new way of ranking colleges? http://nyti.ms/9zahzv #
@Goal2025 You might ask @zacbissonnette his views on whether anyone should think of college as an "investment" in reply to Goal2025 #
@CTCLColleges How much recruiting do you folks do in China? in reply to CTCLColleges #
RT @derekdevries: Don't Trust College Rankings When Choosing a School http://t.co/DvfIikq via @lifehacker #highered #
RT @CrudBasher @sgermeraadIncredible article about status and prestige in #highered Definitely a must-read. http://bit.ly/bGhqBR #
@shaylinemma yeah, the process is hard. Let me know if you need help from a pro in reply to ShaylinEmma #
Chat with this college counselor tomorrow 9 pm ET on #CollegeChat http://youtu.be/1NCAuIMB0ks #
Join College Expert who shares check list for high school seniors on #CollegeChat TOMORROW 9pm ET http://bit.ly/boIcbi #
@Education_Grant College kids need laptops in the classroom so they can Tweet and FB instant message in class. in reply to Education_Grant #
@IvyEyesEditing Thanks…me too! in reply to IvyEyesEditing #
Join me for a live Twitter chat at 9pm ET. HS Seniors: Get ready for college!
#collegechat #
oh, jeez…not ANOTHER set of college rankings….ENOUGH already! http://huff.to/9YgKB7 #
I like this! Rank colleges by the availability of parking spots. http://b.globe.com/atRjb4 #
@jchan027 But the same schools always come up in almost every ranking list. What's up with that? in reply to jchan027 #
RT @indianweb2: Unigo Unveils Their First-Ever College Rankings http://bit.ly/c9kI8X Yippee! More Rankings! #
@Melissadams88 Definitely the app process and financial aid stuff is harder. College is a breeze by comparison. in reply to Melissadams88 #
@Melissadams88 Definitely the college application and financial aid process is tougher. College is a breeze by comparison! in reply to Melissadams88 #
Join me for a live Twitter chat at 9pm ET. HS Seniors: Get ready for college! #collegechat #edchat #college #
@Matt_Teddy good luck with that college application! in reply to Matt_Teddy #
@jchan027 Precious few. I have clients in China who want a "top 100" grad program, but they look at the UG rankings. Weird. in reply to jchan027 #
@lankycrayola you crack me up, Skye. Join my twitter chat tonight at 8 pm CT #collegechat Tell 'em like it is! There's Hope for you yet! in reply to lankycrayola #
RT @CollegeChat: Tonight join #collegechat w/ College Admiss Expert @collegeadvice check list for HS seniors 9pm ET http://pitch.pe/82607 #
@CollegeSurfing Great. Hope to see you there. in reply to CollegeSurfing #
Tonight join me on #collegechat . Let's get seniors ready for college! 9pm ET http://bit.ly/boIcbi #
@Kiraa45 good luck with your #college application! in reply to Kiraa45 #
@FirsttKlass it doens't have to cost a lot. Are you a good student? What state you in? in reply to FirsttKlass #
@Smileyln17 you might want to check out TweetChat tonight at 9 pm ET…college advice for senors #collegechat Free college advice! in reply to smileyln17 #
RT @RebeccaLacko: ‎70% of college admission reps receive a FB "friend" request from would-be students. Delete Spring Break photos 1st #
Yikes. Only 2 hours left! Tonight join me on #collegechat . Let's get seniors ready for college! 9pm ET http://bit.ly/boIcbi #
Looking forward to a good tweet chat tonight about getting seniors ready for college. Let us know who's here! #collegechat #
Ten things high school seniors can do to prepare for college admission. Join us in 15 minutes! #collegechat #
Hello, Theresa…glad to be invited. We'll discuss AT LEAST 10 things…maybe more like 50–high school seniors are busy, busy! #collegechat #
Even if seniors are busy, it's not to late to get started. Plenty of time to get everything done. Just gotta get organized!
#collegechat #
5 minutes? I'm flexing my fingers…ready to give some tips to seniors to help them plan for college. #collegechat #
@CoachForADHD Welcome to this tweet chat. Glad to "meet" you! I'll be you work with many seniors.
#collegechat in reply to CoachForADHD #
@TauhidChappell thanks for joining this tweet chat! Eager to trade ideas with you about how to get seniors ready for college. #collegechat in reply to TauhidChappell #
@campusbound Hi, Fuji. Welcome. Looking forward to trading thoughts on how to get seniors ready for college. #collegechat in reply to campusbound #
q1. Sticker price is just that. A sticker. Think of buying a college like buying a car: your price ain't what's on the sticker #collegechat #
q1. or like airline fares: everyone going the same place, but everyone on the plane paying a different price. #collegechat #
Q1. Seniors need to think about "their" price…which can be very different from what's quoted on a college's website. #collegechat #
@CollegeBlogs Hello, Lynn. Nice to meet you here. Love your books! #collegechat in reply to CollegeBlogs #
For more information about who I am, check out this link to my bio. #collegechat #
@campusbound yes, you're right. But the theory is only a theory. And one that ends up wrong… #collegechat in reply to campusbound #
@CollegeBlogs I love College Navigator, too. You can find them here: http://bit.ly/arrCnT #collegechat in reply to CollegeBlogs #
@AlyssaHenry Good move, Alyssa. Even some of the most expensive colleges can end up being cheap for some students. #collegechat in reply to AlyssaHenry #
I like to tell my students to think like Cinderella: let the suitors bring you gifts to attract you to their kingdoms..
#collegechat #
Q1. let colleges name *your* price before you agree to get engaged…! #collegechat #
If you'd like to learn more about me, you can check this out–a video: http://youtu.be/1NCAuIMB0ks #collegechat #
@CollegeBlogs College Board is helpful, too. Also remember tuition is only part of the total cost of attendance. #collegechat in reply to CollegeBlogs #
@TauhidChappell Totally agree. Expensive doesn't mean "better"
#collegechat in reply to TauhidChappell #
Q2 Financial aid has several components, including grants (or scholarships, or discounts), loans, and work study. #collegechat #
Q2 But I can't really think of "loans" as financial "aid". Loans are really just you paying the same amount later. #collegechat #
Q2 Some colleges work hard (and have pledged) to reduce student debt. http://bit.ly/cjPYM3 #collegechat #
Q3 Renegotiating aid can work, but only in some circumstances. Both colleges have to really want you! #collegechat #
Q2 Some schools are also good about not forcing loans on low income students: http://bit.ly/aaUX0P #collegechat #
@CollegeBlogs Colleges will negotiate for the kids they want…bad. Those who barely got in will not get more generous aid. #collegechat in reply to CollegeBlogs #
Colleges will sometimes brag about how much money they offer in "aid"–but a big chunk of that "aid" is really loans. #collegechat #
Q3: EFC is "expected family contribution". It's what the government says you should pay based on family income and assets. #collegechat #
There are two ways of calculating EFC: the government's way and the "institutional" way. #collegechat #
Q3 The institutional way is basically how colleges tell students their price. No 2 institutions are exactly the same #collegechat #
Q3 if U want to calculate your EFC in advance, use calculator for both Federal and institutional formulas http://bit.ly/bUtxHO #collegechat #
@TauhidChappell Just because you get an EFC, doesn't mean that you MUST pay that price. You still have choices! #collegechat in reply to TauhidChappell #
@shashmc True, EFC doesn't change, but doesn't mean colleges will honor it in the same way. #collegechat in reply to shashmc #
@Russell_Golowin Exactly.Colleges use the EFC as a starting point.Then they decide how much they want you…by lowering price. #collegechat in reply to Russell_Golowin #
Every senior should know his/her EFC. Not just parents. Kids, too! Then decide if you even want to pay what EFC says U must. #collegechat #
Q4 In tough economic times, students and parents need to think about their financial strategy.http://bit.ly/afx9BC #collegechat #
@shashmc yes, they have to cover EFC. But loans are not "aid". They are just delayed payments. #collegechat in reply to shashmc #
Q4 To pick colleges that will offer the lower prices, choose ones where you are at the top of the academic heap. #collegechat #
Q4 Colleges that are tough to get into (generally) will offer less aid. #collegechat #
A "reach" college is rarely the best financial choice, unless it's one of the most wealthy (and selective) colleges. #collegechat #
RT @TauhidChappell: Q4: Look for instate states first to save you a lot of $$. Out-of-state can be costly. #collegechat in reply to TauhidChappell #
@Russell_Golowin Right…some out of state public colleges may slash prices for excellent, talented students. #collegechat in reply to Russell_Golowin #
My best advice is to look toward colleges where you are in the top quartile, academically. #collegechat #
@KPEdConsultant Thanks, Katherine! If you want to learn more about Katherine (my colleague) go here: http://bit.ly/aKgdpa #collegechat in reply to KPEdConsultant #
Q5 Early decision is a binding contract: "If you accept me, I promise to attend." #collegechat #
Q5 Early action is a timing thing: you send your app in early, you get a decision early. No promise implied. #collegechat #
Q5 problem with ED for financial aid is that it's harder to get the lowest price when you promise to "get married" if he asks.. #collegechat #
RT @Russell_Golowin: @collegeadvice Meaning "I promise to attend at any price". YES! #collegechat in reply to Russell_Golowin #
Consider ED or EA if you really don't worry about financial aid, and if you are positively "in love" with that school. #collegechat #
@akilbello Technically you can get out of ED if aid is not "sufficient". But who decides what is sufficient? #collegechat in reply to akilbello #
If you go ED, you better know how high a price you are willing to pay, and how many loans you are willing to take out. #collegechat #
@firstgenfilm Yes. Go back to EFC, though. Just because you are "expected" to pay doesn't mean you must or should. #collegechat in reply to FirstGenFilm #
omigosh…so hard to keep up with the conversation…you guys are AWESOME! #collegechat #
Q6 first off, let's be frank: I hate these SAT and ACT tests. http://bit.ly/dCPQZK #collegechat #
Q6 I usually say "three times, you're out." Don't let test scores get you in a tizzy. #collegechat #
Q6 with some kids, I tell them once is enough. If they're not into the competition thing, then bag them. #collegechat #
@akilbello No, the tests aren't that BAD, but they do not predict anything useful, do not measure intelligence or success. #collegechat in reply to akilbello #
@SkiManilow If your student did well, then great! He can use them to his competitive advantage. Tests are a credential. #collegechat in reply to SkiManilow #
So the answer to Q6 is: it depends on the kid. Some will work and work to raise scores. Others wld rather sing, run, or study. #collegechat #
RT @firstgenfilm:SAT was originally created to broaden the pool of applicants. Alas, test prep frenzy has created a monster #collegechat in reply to FirstGenFilm #
Q7. Apply to at least one school. Seriously. There is no magic number of schools to apply to. #collegechat #
Q7 It also depends on how you stack up against schools you are applying to. But always remember, you can attend only 1 college #collegechat #
Q7 at least one of your schools on the list must be a safety…you are CERTAIN to get in. And love that place, too. #collegechat #
Q7 focus your college list on your "sweet spot"–where colleges are looking for the kind of student you are. #collegechat #
@SheldonWordNerd It's not necessary to apply to a reach school, in my opinion. You have to apply to a school you want. #collegechat in reply to SheldonWordNerd #
RT @akilbello: apply to 23 schools then youre sure to get in.. and include schools in mexico FUNNY! #collegechat #
Q7 most kids apply to too many schools because they can't make decisions. I tell kids to make decisions BEFORE applying. #collegechat #
@SkiManilow That student applying to 23 needs to do better thinking, better planning, better deciding. #collegechat in reply to SkiManilow #
@akilbello I really don't think there is a magic formula. Some of my kids apply to 12. Some apply to 2. #collegechat in reply to akilbello #
and back to our earlier discussion…financial considerations should be the first consideration..for most everyone. #collegechat #
RT @welcome2college: I like the term "where I can succeed" schools. RT @akilbello: I hate the term "safety" school. #collegechat #
Q8. Seniors–keep going all the way to the finish line. Don't let up senior year. #collegechat #
More on "how many colleges should I apply to?" http://bit.ly/a38fDO #collegechat #
Q8 beware of senioritis. http://bit.ly/a8vUvl It can be detrimental to your future. #collegechat #
RT @akilbello: formula for number of colleges to apply to: family income x hrs free time x level of crazy. FUNNY! #collegechat #
RT @Goal2025: Q8 It matters very much more than getting in. Its about preparing for the rigor of college. #collegechat #
Q8 Most admissions people I talk to stress that high school is preparation for the rigors of college. So take it to the end! #collegechat #
RT @akilbello: Q8 pt 2.. ive hard quite a few stories of rescinded offer.. so yes you have to keep working #collegechat #
Q9 Ideally, seniors should spend a good chunk of their summer preparing. Oops…summer is gone. Ack! #collegechat #
Q9 I tell my students to get done by Halloween. Then we back up the planning timetable to suit. #collegechat #
Q9 Such good planning doesn't always work if the student is a dyed-in-the-wool procrastinator, though. #collegechat #
Q9 Procrastinators need to make themselves a schedule, and discipline themselves to stick to it. #collegechat #
RT @SheldonWordNerd: Q9 At least do the research for what schools you want to apply to in the summer #collegechat in reply to SheldonWordNerd #
Some of my students even finish their essays BEFORE they have a solid list of schools to which to apply. #collegechat #
@Russell_Golowin Good point. Start with the financial strategy. Kids and parents need to talk abt this B-4 building a list. #collegechat in reply to Russell_Golowin #
Teacher recommendations are really important, so ask for them carefully and politely. http://bit.ly/2Mjzbu #collegechat #
@CollegeChat Q10…so you mean we haven't covered everything? One thing to emphasize: this is not a life or death situation. #collegechat in reply to CollegeChat #
RT @KPEdConsultant: I tell my students to get to the point where they feel they put their "best foot forward", then let it go. #collegechat #
Q10 Too many kids look at this as the ultimate turning point. The pivot of their lives. It is not. #collegechat #
RT @akilbello: price tag of a school should be the FIRST consideration in where to apply #collegechat in reply to akilbello #
College is an important decision, but not a "life or death" decision. U will love it. You will learn. Your success depends on U #collegechat #
RT @akilbello@SheldonWordNerd: Chill out! U have same chance as anyone to have successful life no matter where U go to school. #collegechat #
RT @welcome2college: @CollegeChat Q10 Try to have a little fun w the process. There are so many amazing options out there! #collegechat #
No, no…thank you @collegechat. Let's hear it for Theresa (sound of wild applause…!)
#collegechat #
Thank you everyone for your outstanding contributions to this chat. #collegechat #
@Russell_Golowin Thank YOU for participating! #collegechat in reply to Russell_Golowin #
@akilbello Thank you, too, for the great conversation. Really fun and informative. #collegechat in reply to akilbello #
RT @Goal2025: Thanks a lot everyone, great chat tonight. #collegechat #
@Cyrasdaughter Thanks for participating! Enjoyed it very much. #collegechat in reply to Cyrasdaughter #
@CoachForADHD @campusbound really enjoyed sharing ideas with you! #collegechat in reply to CoachForADHD #
@CollegeChat Thanks again, Theresa! #collegechat in reply to CollegeChat #
@CoachForADHD You might be asked by college to pay more or less than EFC. It's a guideline. A starting point. Not a promise. in reply to CoachForADHD #
@CoachForADHD @WriterChick47 EFC is a guideline. You may be asked to pay more, or pay less. EFC is not a promise. Which stinks. in reply to CoachForADHD #
@eduthought Sorry you missed it. The transcript is here. http://ht.ly/2uAfx I also do speaking engagements. Low price for twitter buds. in reply to eduthought #
@CoachForADHD U R most welcome! in reply to CoachForADHD #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-22

Mark Montgomery — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:09:00 +0000

@ericconti Muchas gracias. Lots happening, that's for sure! in reply to ericconti #
RT @MetropolitanU: @Beloit_College #Mindset List for the Class of '14 is very interesting! http://bit.ly/BCMindset #highered #college #
#USNews #rankings meet human need for a pecking order, but say nothing about #college quality. They're easily rigged: http://bit.ly/cGQMLJ #
Diane Rehm show on crisis in higher education; http://bit.ly/9Swu1B #highered #
RT @CollegeChat: College Admission Expert shares check list for high school seniors on #CollegeChat 8/24 at 9pm ET http://pitch.pe/82607 #
College admissions advice for HS Senior via Twitter Chat August 24. Join us! http://bit.ly/cEtLvX Pls RT! #
@ZacBissonnette Hi, Zac. that parent who wrote on my website never wrote back. I think I scared him off… in reply to ZacBissonnette #
RT @CollegeChat: Rt @NAICUheadlines New rules on student debt shouldnt be limited to for-profit colleges http://ht.ly/2rSHF #
College Admission Expert shares check list for HS seniors on #CollegeChat 8/24 at 9pm ET http://bit.ly/boIcbi pls RT! #
College Admission Expert shares college check list for high school seniors on #CollegeChat 8/24 at 9pm ET Pls RT! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-22

Mark Montgomery — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 10:09:00 +0000

@ericconti Muchas gracias. Lots happening, that's for sure! in reply to ericconti #
RT @MetropolitanU: @Beloit_College #Mindset List for the Class of '14 is very interesting! http://bit.ly/BCMindset #highered #college #
#USNews #rankings meet human need for a pecking order, but say nothing about #college quality. They're easily rigged: http://bit.ly/cGQMLJ #
Diane Rehm show on crisis in higher education; http://bit.ly/9Swu1B #highered #
RT @CollegeChat: College Admission Expert shares check list for high school seniors on #CollegeChat 8/24 at 9pm ET http://pitch.pe/82607 #
College admissions advice for HS Senior via Twitter Chat August 24. Join us! http://bit.ly/cEtLvX Pls RT! #
@ZacBissonnette Hi, Zac. that parent who wrote on my website never wrote back. I think I scared him off… in reply to ZacBissonnette #
RT @CollegeChat: Rt @NAICUheadlines New rules on student debt shouldnt be limited to for-profit colleges http://ht.ly/2rSHF #
College Admission Expert shares check list for HS seniors on #CollegeChat 8/24 at 9pm ET http://bit.ly/boIcbi pls RT! #
College Admission Expert shares college check list for high school seniors on #CollegeChat 8/24 at 9pm ET Pls RT! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-15

Mark Montgomery — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 10:09:00 +0000

Run, don't walk, to buy Debt Free U by @zacbissonnette. Best Financial Aid advice EVER! http://amzn.to/bNHw8s #
RT @ZacBissonnette: Will the wrong college major make you poor? NO NO NO!! http://bit.ly/aG4EoX #
@HannahDeMilta golly, thanks! in reply to HannahDeMilta #
#FF shout out to @KenAndselment @CTCLColleges @ZacBissonnette @CollegeChat @GoSeeCampus #
@KenAnselment Great to see you, too, Ken, and hope to be able to get together and compare notes sometime! in reply to KenAnselment #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-08

Mark Montgomery — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 10:09:00 +0000

Great jobs that do NOT require a college education: http://bit.ly/cUChfM #
20 colleges with lousy ROI (according to Payscale): http://bit.ly/dpAjzj #
@IvyEyesEditing Yup. Can there be too many private schools? Is U Bridgeport a better education than U of Southern CT? #
@IvyEyesEditing My guess is that Yale has no impact on surrounding schools. It is a world apart. in reply to IvyEyesEditing #
@IvyEyesEditing Nice website, by the way. in reply to IvyEyesEditing #
Read this BEFORE you take out a loan to pay for college. http://huff.to/9ANlK9 #
Cheating is major campus problem, & in college essays. Maybe colleges shouldn't require them?? http://nyti.ms/cFxs0C #
RT @USNewsEducation: @washingtonpost College interviews on the comeback http://bit.ly/d3Ah70 #college #education #
Check out the Colleges that Change Lives Event in Denver tonight @ 7 pm @ctclcolleges http://bit.ly/dDrpKa #
@ryancordell plenty of colleges out there who don't know what TAKS is! Give me a holler. in reply to ryancordell #
@dajbelshaw What kind of college adavice do you need? in reply to dajbelshaw #
@ryancordell What are circumstances that she cannot get diploma (TAKS)? in reply to ryancordell #
@BobKennedyICG Thanks for the RT, sir. in reply to BobKennedyICG #
@ryancordell How bad was the math? Does she have $ to pay for college? in reply to ryancordell #
Don't go to college. Not worth it. Maybe get a new hairstyle instead. http://bit.ly/a1wAg1 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-01

Mark Montgomery — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 10:09:00 +0000

Wanna go to Med School? Forget science. Major in Liberal Arts: http://nyti.ms/bHtJK0 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-25

Mark Montgomery — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:09:00 +0000

In budget cut, Texas A and M eliminates TOILET PAPER (and a lot more) http://bit.ly/bARznB #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-18

Mark Montgomery — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:09:00 +0000

Need More time for the SAT or ACT? Let's get started! http://bit.ly/d8ddUx #
@akilbello thanks. I fixed the link: http://bit.ly/d8ddUx in reply to akilbello #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-11

Mark Montgomery — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 10:09:00 +0000

@CLWN1914 what kind of college advice you need? Perhaps i can help http://bit.ly/sICLB in reply to CLWN1914 #