Tagged: "college planning"
How To Set Up A College Interview In Your Hometown
Educational Consultant, Cara Ray, discusses how to go about setting up college interviews in your hometown.
When is a good time to study for the SAT? Part 2
High School Juniors should use the summer months to discover which test suits them better: the SAT or ACT.
The Campus Visit–Considering A College's Surroundings
Previous articles in this series on visiting college campuses have focused on some general tips, practicalities, the official campus tour, and the admissions information session. When touring a campus, it’s important to remember that in choosing a college you are also choosing the community in which the college or university exists. So make time during [...]
Educational Consulting Helps Parent and Student Sort Out What's Best
Sometimes clients hire me thinking that the path is completely clear. Then after weeks of probing conversations, guided research, and creation of a list of criteria, the path suddenly takes an unexpected–but very welcome turn. In this short video, a parent describes what she didn’t know as she embarked on this process, and her satisfaction [...]
Educational Consultant Helps Student Prepare for College Admission
Different students need different sorts of help as they navigate the college admission process. In this short video, one of my clients explains that individually tailored college planning helped him to identify some schools that he was really excited about, and then gave him the tools to bring out the best in himself. The result? [...]
Why Personalized College Counseling? A Student Explains
Sometimes students aren’t sure that they need individually tailored college consulting. In this short video, one of my clients explains why he thinks it has been so helpful to him to have a bit of extra help in selecting the right college. Mark Montgomery College Consultant
Financial Aid and College Planning in Tough Economic Times
Here I am being interviewed by 9News KUSA, the NBC affiliate in Denver, about how to think about college selection and financial aid in tough economic times. Mark Montgomery College Admissions Consultant
Financial Aid and College Planning in Tough Economic Times, reprise
The Denver NBC affiliate picked up my post offering Ten College Planning Tips for Tough Economic Times. A segment on college planning and financial aid aired this morning on 9 News KUSA. Have a look at yours truly on air. While they billed me as a financial aid planner, those who know me think of [...]
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.