Tagged: "Academics"
What’s A Party School? Greek Life, Drinking, Making Good Choices
Every college in America is a "party school." What's important is to learn how to make good choices, and to keep your focus on your education.
Centre College: A Gem in Central Kentucky
One of our team visited Centre College in Kentucky--and loved it. Perhaps you will, too!
Creating a Major
I often work with students who really have no idea what they want to major in when they enter college. We will do career assessments, research different aspects of an academic department, but sometimes they just can’t narrow it down to one potential career or major. There is so much pressure (from parents, teachers, society [...]
Study Abroad Outcomes
A new study reveals positive outcomes of the study abroad experience.
More Advice to Entering Freshmen
Earlier this month the NY Times published short articles of advice to college freshmen written by professors. I was not surprised how many of them emphasized the importance of learning how to write well and the importance of reading, everything from the classics to an everyday newspaper. However, my favorite article was “Don’t Alienate Your [...]
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.