Mark goes to Rollins College and explains that when you’re considering accepting a college’s admissions offer, remember that the “free” perks aren’t really so free.
Continue readingHow To Decode a Financial Aid Award Letter
Mark’s advice on decoding a financial aid award letter is featured at Money.com.
Continue readingBad Grades Can Still Get You Into College–At a Price
Students with bad grades, low GPA, and low SAT and ACT test scores can still get into college. But can they graduate? Can they get financial aid? Mark responds to an inquiry from a student who wants it “honest and straight.”
Continue readingDenver College Admission Expert Quoted in Money Magazine
Denver College Consultant Mark Montgomery is quoted in Money Magazine about the nightmare of getting into your dream college, only to discover you cannot afford it.
Continue readingForbes, Payscale, and Calculating the Value of a College Major
Mark’s looks at a recent article critiquing Payscale’s data on “return on investment” for America’s colleges and universities.
Continue readingGrades and GPA Don't Necessarily Reflect Knowledge
Does your GPA reflect the knowledge you gained in a class? The answer, according to an article recently published by the Association of Middle Level Education, is probably not. Teachers rely on grade point averages for the sake of simplicity, not because these averages reflect mastery of material.
Continue readingAccepted Early Decision? Time to Notify Your Other Schools!
Now that you’ve been accepted Early Decision at your school of choice, what should you do about your other applications? Read on for advice on how to communicate with your remaining schools.
Continue readingDemystifying the CSS Profile
Financial aid applications can be overwhelming and confusing! Here’s what you need to know about the CSS Profile and the process of completing it on time.
Continue readingWhen Choosing A School: Which Costs Less? Private vs. Public. In-State vs. Out-of-State.
The second in our series about mistakes people make when choosing a college. Don’t walk away from a school just because you think it might be too expensive.
Continue readingLet's Go Shopping! The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet Helps Students Compare Offers
The Financial Aid Shopping Sheet, intended to accompany colleges’ own financial aid letters, is designed to make it easier for students and families to compare financial aid offers from different colleges.
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