Tagged: "essay"
Universities Divided Into Colleges–Northwestern University in Illinois
During a recent visit to Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, Mark took a few moments to explain that many universities in the United States are divided administratively into separate colleges that focus on a particular academic area.
University Application from U Tampa–Spelling AND Punctuation Mistakes in Essay Prompts
Colleges expect a lot from their applicants. Like proofreading. But someone forgot to proofread the application at University of Tampa. Spelling AND grammar mistakes. Oh my!
Are You Working on a Boettcher Scholarship Application?
The Boettcher Scholarship selection process is a difficult and competitive one but also an incredibly rewarding experience. Take the time to understand what the Boettcher Foundation is looking for during the selection process.
Snowboarder From Holderness School Gets Great College Advice
Alex needed help with his college applications and essays, as well as finding the schools that fit him best. He turned to Mark Montgomery for help.
The College Activity Essay–150 Very Important Words
How should you tackle that short essay about your favorite activity on the Common Application?
Essay Tip #3-Use your own words!
You never know which admission office might be checking to see if you actually wrote your own essay!
Essays That Worked–Examples of Successful College Applications
Sometimes looking at examples of successful college essays can help you get the creative juices flowing.
Lacrosse Player in Denver Recommends College Consultant and Admissions Expert
"Mark was great. He helped out and did a ton of research on lacrosse and to give me information I needed to identify the right schools for me. He helped me organize my applications, too. And I decided to attend Ithaca College, all thanks to Mark Montgomery."
Best College Admission Video Essays–A Positive Trend?
More and more colleges allow students to submit YouTube videos as a part of the admissions process. While some are pretty creative, is this move to video a positive trend? Have a look at the videos themselves here, and weigh in with your opinion.
Getting Into UCLA: Admissions Secrets
The third in a series about writing the personal essay for UCLA applications. The key to the perfect essay is all in the L.I.D.
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.