Jared Hobson - Great College Advice

College Profile

Visiting Lynn University: A Global School

Mark visits Lynn University, a school in Florida with a very cosmopolitan student body.

July 1, 2016

Students walk along a tree-lined campus pathway on a sunny day, passing by a large abstract sculpture. Some carry backpacks and talk in groups under the green, leafy trees.

College Admissions

Sense of Community on Small Campuses

Many students trying to find the right college view small campus size as a drawback. But when Mark visited Trinity University, he was struck by the sense of community and neighborliness he found at this small institution.

May 18, 2016

College Profile

Lewis and Clark College: International Liberal Arts

For those hoping to get accepted to a liberal arts college, Mark details the curriculum of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.

May 16, 2016

a science lap with students and a professor

College Admissions

How Midwest Colleges Set Students Up for Success

A guest post by Amanda Greenhoe of Calvin College describes the myriad reasons students trying to find the right college should consider the Midwest.

May 11, 2016

Students walk and ride bikes on a path in front of a modern university building with large windows and palm trees, under a partly cloudy sky.

College Fees

Financial Aid at Private Universities

Mark goes to the University of Miami to illustrate that if you want to get accepted to a great private college and need financial aid, your grades had better match your enthusiasm.

April 22, 2016

College Profile

Lynn University’s Free Music Conservatory

Mark advises that if you’re trying to get into a great university and are interested in a music conservatory, consider Lynn.

April 20, 2016

College Application +

Educational Consultant on Scholarship Strategies

Expert admissions counselor Mark Montgomery goes to the University of Miami to talk about one student’s unusual path to a full-ride scholarship. And even an

April 18, 2016

A group of young women, some in white dresses, pose outdoors holding large blue and white letters spelling ZTA. They are surrounded by blue and yellow balloons, celebrating in a festive atmosphere.

College Admissions

At Stetson: Is Greek Life for You?

Mark goes to Stetson University and advises those trying to find the right college to consider fraternities and sororities, whether they’re something you want to be a part of or not.

April 15, 2016

College Admissions

Commuting to Campus: U of Miami

Mark visits the University of Miami to talk about its high commuter population and how it affects campus life. Something to think about when searching for the perfect college.

April 13, 2016