Tagged: "College search"
Looking For A College Focused on Sustainability?
Don't forget to think about the values that are important to you as you search for colleges. Are you passionate about being green and sustainability efforts? Colleges are making big strides these days so take notice!
How “Parents’ Weekend” Has Evolved and Why You Should Take Notice
How well do the schools on your prospective college student’s list include parents and family members once your student has enrolled? Do they offer a text messaging alert system for parents? Do they have a Parent’s Association to get involved in? How about involvement with the Parent Fund? Can you get online access to the [...]
Lafayette College – Offering Engineering with a Liberal Arts and International Twist
Lafayette College provides a perfect partnership of engineering and liberal arts
Food Allergies and the College Search
As thousands of high school students set out to visit college campuses over the next few months, one factor that some students need to seriously consider is how the dining facilities at their favorite schools are handling food allergies. Recently, InsiderHigherEd.com published an article on the growing number of 18-year-olds who are arriving on college [...]
The Art of College Fairs
Take it from a former admissions counselor, there is nothing worse than standing at a college fair and answering the same question over and over again. Now don’t get me wrong, we understand that students and parents attend college fairs in order to learn more about the schools they are interested in, but you should [...]
Elements of a Good College Fit, Part One: Academics
I recently bought a pair of shoes. I’m hard to fit. I have small feet for a guy (7.5). My feet are pretty wide. And they pronate, or roll in when I walk. Add to the fit issue, I’m pretty picky. Not just any shoe that fits will do. I have to actually like the [...]
Hermione Granger's College Search: From Hogwarts to the Ivy League?
Actress Emma Watson is embarking on a new adventure: the college search. Apparently she is considering a liberal arts degree from one of the Ivies. She was spotted this week visiting Yale University, Harvard University, and Brown University. While it was difficult for her to maintain a low profile amid the throngs of Harry Potter [...]
College is an Investment: Choose Wisely
If you’re like most parents, you’ve begun saving money for college. You know what a huge investment college can be. But have you thought about about the investment in choosing the right college? Consider these facts: A college education is the biggest investment a family will make, aside from a home. The cost of attending [...]
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.