Tagged: "New Jersey"
Admissions Rates At The Most Selective Schools: What Do They Mean For You?
Results are in for college admissions for the Class of 2016, and many schools across the country had a record number of applicants. Read on to see the acceptance rate at some of the most selective schools and understand what it means for students looking to apply in the future.
Insider’s Guide to the Alumni Interview – #1: What Questions Will I Be Asked?
Get the inside scoop on the types of questions that you might be asked during your college interview.
Athletic Recruiting – Why Not Plan An “Unofficial Visit” with the Coach?
If you're interested in playing sports in college, then start your college search early, and be sure to visit the coach when you go to campus!
Dear Northeastern University………You’ve Been Nabbed by the Word Police!
English language challenges are everywhere with problematic communications from colleges. This time a letter from Northeastern University gives a student a questionable impression of the school.
Ohio Wesleyan University–Where Greek Life Dominates the Social Scene
Every school is a party school, in one way or another. Ohio Wesleyan has the reputation as a party school, but it has many fine attributes that one must consider--it's not just for the frat boys and sorority girls.
Campus Safety and The Blue Light Special
Concerned about campus safety? You should be. But don't think the "blue lights" are so special. They're not.
Even Colleges Can Use A Little SAT Vocabulary Help Every Now and Then
Everybody makes mistakes, even colleges and universities. Check out Clark University's Common App vocabulary problem. But remember, to err is human, to forgive divine!
Private University at Public School Price–Financial Aid for Smart Students
If you do well in school, you will be rewarded. Seton Hall has announced deep discounts for top students. You can now attend a private university at a public school price.
Value Universities for the "Rest of Us"–A Difficult Claim To Maintain
Today a reader called me out on my decision to focus in a recent post on the Top 10 Value Colleges as identified by the Princeton Review (Kiplinger’s has a similar list, about which I also wrote about). My reader made the point that public universities can be a better deal, and that the [...]
SAT II Subject Tests Required or Recommended
A colleague in the college counseling business compiled a comprehensive list of the colleges that require or recommend SAT II subject tests. The list is very helpful and comprehensive. If you’d like a copy, please contact me. The author of the list, Cigus Vanni, is a member of the New Jersey Association for College Admissions [...]
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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.