Tagged: "education"
Knox College – A Hot Bed of Progressive Thinking
On a visit to Knox College, Mark took a moment to talk about how you might find plenty of unconventional and progressive thinking happening in places you might not expect. Check this video out to learn more about this college with a beautiful campus. Mark Montgomery Educational Consultant If you prefer, you may read the [...]
Ode to My Captain and The New GI Bill
I’m glad we have a new GI Bill, one that pledges to pay educational expenses for military personnel. While I dread April 15th and my tax bill as much as the next person, I’m genuinely happy that our government offers at least some recompense to the men and women who stand in harm’s way on [...]
Did You Know? Deciding on a College Major in 21st Century
A recent guest post by Alex Berger got some people talking about the importance of choosing a college major. Alex argued that what matters is training your brain and developing a passion. This video, which first hit YouTube a few years back after a classroom teacher in Colorado gathered some provocative statistics to show at [...]
Low College Graduation Rates? Blame Low Admissions Standards
‘Tis the season. High school graduation. It’s a wonderful time of the year. But it’s also a time of year when high school seniors–and maybe a few juniors–are waking up to the fact that perhaps they aren’t ready for college. Part of the problem, it seems, is that high school graduation requirements have been diluted. [...]
Grades, Your GPA, Education, and Learning: How Do We Compare Apples to Apples?
Today a reader wrote in to ask a question about comparing grading system between two different geometry classes in California. You can read the question here. Picture this. Two geometry teachers in the same school. Each uses a different grading scale. In one class, you need an average of 90% to get an A, while [...]
GAP Year Abroad–A Great Way to Prepare for College and Learn About the World
I recently attended a GAP year fair to learn more about the growing number of excellent programs for students who want to take a year out between high school and college to pursue something different. Some students engage in community service, some travel the world, and some opt for another sort of educational experience. At [...]
Study in the USA from Guangzhou, China
During a recent trip to Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China, I met with hundreds of students and their parents to explain the American higher education system. I participated in college fairs, presented at education expos, and gave lectures. As this short video explains, there is a dearth of good information about how to study in [...]
Audition Tape for College Admissions
As an amateur actor and singer myself, I enjoy working with students who seek a college where they can further their interests in the performing arts. I have a client this year who is a very talented hip hop dancer, singer, and actor. He is also a very nice kid who has been more than [...]
Facebook and College Admissions–"FacebookGate" and Evolution of Social Media
FacebookGate. That’s what blogger social media in education guru Brad J. Ward has called the College Prowler scandal, in which the purveyor of college guides was caught impersonating both students and colleges on Facebook in order to mine data and drive traffic to its website. The story has been widely reported, including in InsideHigherEd. My [...]
Carnival of Family Life Up and Running
The newest edition of the Carnival of Family Life is up at All Rileyed Up. Check out all the really cool posts. My favorite post this week is So Sexy, So Soon, in which the author talks about the sexualization of young girls. It’s a great (but somewhat depressing) post over at Telling It Like [...]
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.