Tagged: "Ivy League"
Harvard and Princeton Reinstate Their Early Action Decision Plans
Harvard and Princeton decide they need to reinstate their Early Action decision plans.
Ski Racer Happy She Got College Counseling
Delainey skis. A lot. And fast. She’s also a very good student. When it came time to choose a college, she contacted me for some help. Together we made a plan, implemented it, and sat back to wait. It didn’t take long to hear back from colleges that were interested in her. See if you [...]
Educational Consultant to Speak at American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong About College Admission
Mark Montgomery will deliver a presentation on college admissions to the American business community in Hong Kong.
For Admission to a Top University in the USA, Which Is Better–a Chinese Mom or an American Mom?
If you want to attend a top American university, which is better, a Chinese mom or an American mom?
Tips for Finding an Academically Challenging College
New research suggests that college students aren't really learning. So how do find a college that will be academically challenging? How do you know if the students at the schools you are visiting are academically engaged?
How Do Colleges Evaluate Transcripts
How will your transcript be evaluating? Learn the questions you should ask every college you are applying to about their transcript review process.
Cutting Down On College Application Stress
Read about another interesting news story regarding college applications and intense press students are under.
College Application Stress and The Race to Nowhere
College application stress is an epidemic. Students are feeling more and more pressure to have the perfect class schedule, the best list of extracurricular activities and still have a "normal" life. What can parents and educators do to help alleviate some of the stress associated with the college application frenzy?
Beyond Test Scores, Beyond Grades: Why College Essays Are Essential
Why are difficult supplemental essays required by so many top flight colleges in the US? Robert Sternberg tells all!
Dartmouth is the #1 Ivy for Study Abroad
Dartmouth has the highest rate of participation in study abroad of all the Ivies. But it's quality that counts (and Dartmouth has that, too!).
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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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Heather Creech
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