Tagged: "USA"
Chinese Students and Fraternities and Sororities on College Campuses
Chinese students looking at American universities should be aware of the role of fraternities and sororities in campus life.
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?
Chinese Say That Williams College Ranks Higher Than Harvard and Princeton
The Chinese are discovering liberal arts colleges...finally. Most Chinese have never heard of Williams, and have little idea about what the liberal arts are all about. But things are changing.
Chinese Students and Beloit College–The Case for A Liberal Arts Education
In researching notable Chinese people who have attended liberal arts colleges in the United States, I came across this honors term project written in 1993 by a student at Beloit College, entitled (appropriately enough Chinese Students and Beloit College. Written by Xinwei Cai, this article is thorough study of Beloit’s history of interaction with China, [...]
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 [...]
Chinese Students Pursue A True Liberal Arts Education in the USA
A new book written by three Chinese undergraduates now attending liberal arts degrees at American colleges highlights the many advantages of smaller colleges for Chinese students and their families who hope to study in the United States. The book, written in Chinese, aims to educate Chinese families about schools beyond the Ivy League and the [...]
Scholarships for Chinese Students Decline
The Xinhua News Agency of China reports that Chinese students are finding it difficult to get scholarships in the U.S.. The article explains that college endowments have lost money, which means colleges have fewer scholarship dollars to offer foreign students. In addition, third party agencies that offer scholarships to Chinese students have also been cut [...]
Study in the USA from Guangzhou, China
During a recent trip to Hong Kong and Guangzhou, China, I met with hundreds of students and their parents to explain the American higher education system. I participated in college fairs, presented at education expos, and gave lectures. As this short video explains, there is a dearth of good information about how to study in [...]
Advice for University Admissions in the US–Interview in the Chinese press
Greetings from Hong Kong, where I’m happy to say that the Chinese language media reported on my presentation today a the American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong. I spoke about admission to colleges and universities in the United States. The article appeared today in the Apple Daily, a respected newspaper. Mark Montgomery Study in [...]
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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
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