Hooray! The SAT2 Subject Tests are dead! But what does this news really mean for admission to highly selective colleges like the Ivy League? What will it mean for the colleges, for high schools, and for the College Board? A top college admission advisor prognosticates.
Continue readingWhat Does Test Optional Mean? It Means Take the Tests
What does “test optional” mean in college admissions, and how is it different from “test blind”? How should students and families decide whether to send scores or not? A college admissions consultant clarifies these policies and argues that most colleges still want your test scores–as long as they are really good. So take the tests. And get a really good score.
Continue readingGet Into the Best Colleges For You
College admissions expert Mark Montgomery can help you find the college of your dreams, and will use his insider knowledge to guide you through the admissions process.
Continue readingChanges To the ACT Writing Section
Mark takes a quick look at the changes to the ACT writing prompts with help from his friends at ArborBridge.
Continue readingStandardized Testing, Public Education, and Profits
Mark shares John Oliver’s video that takes down the system of standardized testing in the US.
Continue readingMIT Celebrates Pi Day by Sending Out Admissions Letters
You can’t say that MIT doesn’t have a sense of humor. As well as a pretty big film budget.
Take a look at the video they released on Pi Day this year. It features drones. And admissions decisions.
Mark Montgomery
Educational Consultant
Educational Consultant on Temple University: A Lively Atmosphere
Mark visits Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to showcase its energetic campus.
Continue readingEducational Consultant on Bates 4 of 5: An Outdoorsman’s College
Mark talks about the outdoor opportunities offered by attending Bates College.
Continue readingEducational Consultant on Bates 3 of 5: A Welcoming Community
Marks goes to the campus of Bates College to talk about its long-standing ethos of diversity and tolerance.
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.”
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