Tagged: "selective"
Debt Free U–Investing in College and Choosing a Major
Zac Bissonnette continues his guest post on our blog by talking about the dangers of thinking of college of an "investment," and on the perceived perils of choosing the right major.
College Counselor to Speak In Hong Kong About US University Admission
American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Presents Mark A. Montgomery, PhD Independent College Consultant Lunch and Learn Presentation: Choosing the Right College in the US: Strategies for Success February 3, 2010 (Wednesday) 12:00 to 2:00 pm AmCham Office Conference Room 1904 Bank of America Tower 12 Harcourt Road, Central, Hong Kong Most conversations about [...]
A Visit to Stanford
Today I spent a couple of hours at Stanford University. It was my first visit to the campus, and I was part of an organized tour for college counselors. We were given a brief professional overview of the admissions process, and then we went on a student-led tour. Here’s a brief overview of what I [...]
Keeping Perspective on Selective College Admissions
Theresa, a dear friend whom I haven’t seen in ages, called me the other day. We talked for a long time. Her son is a sophomore in high school. As his doting mother, Theresa is in a lather about his prospects for college admission. As we hadn’t spoken in quite a while, Theresa asked me [...]
How Competitive is College Admissions? Enough to Tempt Parents to Behave Badly
The Chicago Tribune ran a story on Monday about the lengths to which some parents will go to get their darlings into college. The whole process of selecting and applying to college is certainly stresseful. And there is no doubt that the competition is fierce. It’s also true that in some school communities, the competition [...]
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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
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.
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Juliet Giglio
Juliet Giglio, M.F.A, heads our Los Angeles office. In addition to general college advising, Juliet specializes in working with aspiring performing artists. She is also our expert on the University of California system.