Tagged: "College Visits"
Holiday Breaks- Not the Best Time for College Tours
When is the best time to go see colleges? Unfortunately, it is not during the upcoming holiday breaks.
Ask The Colleges On Your List How They Help Sophomore Students Avoid The “Sophomore Slump”
We are all used to asking colleges questions about how they help ease transitions for first year students on campus, but what about the sophomore class?
What To Expect At A College Reception
Fall is the time of year where admissions counselors everywhere hit the road. They stand at college fairs, conduct interviews in hotel lobbies and coffee shops and visit four to five high schools a day, all to promote their school and spread the word to potential applicants. One of the most important goals a college [...]
Using Twitter Can Help Your College Search
Find out why college bound high school students, and their parents, should start using Twitter to help during their college search.
When Looking at Colleges-Ask About their First Year Experience Program
Does the college you are considering attending help new students in their transition from high school to college? Learn about the types of first year programs being offered on different college campuses.
College Visits: Counselor on the Road in Ohio
Barb visited Ohio Wesleyan and reports what's new on campus--and what scholarships are available.
More Virtual Campus Tours
What to visit a college campus without leaving home? Read on..
Visiting Colleges on a Budget
Last week, the Today Show featured a segment which highlighted how to visit colleges on a budget. The suggestions included only visiting colleges that are a “good fit” for the student, try to stay overnight with a current student and organize college visits with a group. Here are some other issues to consider when you [...]
How to Get the Most Out of a College Open House
October tends to be the month for Open Houses on college campuses. What makes an Open House different from a typical college visit? Well, colleges tend to pull out all the stops for their Open Houses. It is not only a great opportunity to meet with admissions officers, but also faculty, coaches, administrators and students [...]
Meeting with Admission Counselors in Your Hometown
The travel season for admission counselors is well underway. These brave admission professionals travel for weeks on end in the fall, all to visit prospective students and their families. Some will visit up to 5 or 6 schools a day and do a college fair or conduct interviews at night. The time they spend with [...]
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.