Tagged: "learning disability"
College Planning for Juniors: Creating a Standardized Testing Plan
If you are a junior, what should you be thinking about regarding the college admissions process? Currently, you should be coming up with a standardized testing plan.
Educational Consultant Gives Family Hope
Mark, sorry for the delay of this but I wanted to thank you for everything you did for our daughter–and for Rob and me. To say we were lost is an understatement. You gave us such a wonderful gift- hope. Thank you so much and best of luck to you.
Deciding to Disclose AFTER Acceptance
Even if you decide not to initially disclose your learning disability on a college application, there are important reasons to disclose it once you've been accepted.
The Secret To Disclosing Your “Secret Identity”
So, you've decided to disclose your learning difference. Here's how to do it.
LD: To Disclose or Not to Disclose: That Is the Question
Every student diagnosed with a learning difference asks the same question. Should I or should I not disclose my learning disability on my college applications? The decision in definitely personal, so today we evaluate the pros and the cons.
Expert Educational Consultant in Colorado for Students with Learning Differences
Heather has been instrumental in my son’s success in high school and throughout the entire college process. She recommended appropriate colleges, and helped us determine which was the right fit for our son. We couldn’t have done this without her expertise!
Legal Considerations Part 1: Differences in the laws that govern K-12 schools and schools at the post-secondary level
One of the biggest issues facing students with learning challenges and their families is the difference in laws that govern schools that service K-12 versus schools at the post-secondary level. Information in this two-part series is designed to help you better understand the transition from the laws and procedures in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [...]
Students with Learning Differences: Getting Started with the College Search
Some students yearn to “be like everyone else,” to not stand out. They spend energy and effort in trying to make it without any special accommodations. Some students succeed, although typically at considerable cost in time and energy. Others simply fail. Some students spend lots of time worrying if their grades are deserved or if [...]
Revealing Your Secret Identity
Everything Students with Learning Differences Need to Know About College Admissions
New Expertise in College Planning for Students with Learning Differences
For Immediate Release Montgomery Educational Consulting is pleased to announce that Heather Creech has joined the firm as a specialist in helping students with learning differences in their transition from high school to college. Ms. Creech has 17 years of experience in assessing, diagnosing and reporting language and learning problems in Colorado public schools. As [...]
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.