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College Application
Jared Hobson

Four Myths About Your PSAT Scores

Did you receive your PSAT scores? What do they mean? This blog post will debunk four common myths about the PSAT and you can learn how to take full advantage of the information provided with your score.

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College Application
Jared Hobson

The Perfect College Essay–Consider Your Audience

Any writer has to consider the audience for whom they are writing. Your college essay is no different. Think long and hard about how the admissions officer will approach the process of reading your personal statement. And then prepare to give that person a whiz-bang piece of prose.

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College Application
Jared Hobson

Common App Essay: Choose Your Own Topic

Not sure what to write about for your Common Application college essay? Never fear: you can write about virtually anything–as long as your essay contains fundamental elements. Read Mark’s tips here.

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College Admissions
Jared Hobson

College of Wooster – Changing Lives

The College of Wooster is a fantastic liberal arts college in a small town in Ohio. It’s a place that trains scholars–even students who are not scholars in high school. Wooster still requires a culminating research experience at the end of the four year Bachelors degree as a way to bring together everything one has learned.
Visiting a college is a good way to get a measure of the friendliness of a campus. Wooster gave me personalized attention when I arrived–even at 4:15 on a Friday afternoon in August.
If you want personalized attention and advice in choosing a college that is right for you, you might want to consult Montgomery Educational Consulting for some great college advice.

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College Admissions
Jared Hobson

Summertime Activity in High School: Career Exploration

Summer vacation is the perfect time to do a little career exploration. High school students who are looking ahead towards the college admissions process, should also start thinking about potential college majors. Looking into different career options is a great way to help narrow down your interests.

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College Admissions
Jared Hobson

Study Abroad in College

Study Abroad in college has become, for many, an essential part of the university experience. Study abroad programs can be a great way to immerse

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