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Why Should I Hire a College Counselor?
If you are considering hiring a college admissions consultant, consider these 7 factors to answer the question, “do I need a college counselor?”
December 23, 2025
If you are considering hiring a college admissions consultant, consider these 7 factors to answer the question, “do I need a college counselor?”
Four types of students could especially benefit from the wisdom of an experienced independent educational consultant.
The right consultant should not just help your child compete for Ivy League acceptance. Discover what matters the most in the admissions process.
How long do college admissions take? Dive into a detailed timeline from ninth to twelfth grade.
Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. If
Some universities are willing to discount tuition rates heavily in order to attract quality students. Other universities are not. Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, is one of those that generally does not discount for much of anything. They recruit students who generally will pay the full price of tuition. Scholarships do exist, and a small percentage of students may get them for one reason or another. But the fact is that different universities have different business models. And Samford is unabashedly a school that wants students who can pay the full cost.
Mark Montgomery is a college admissions insider: that means he knows the ropes, and can offer invaluable help in your college search.
Mark visits Vassar College and talks about some of its more left-leaning tendencies.
Great College Advice goes to Manhattan College in New York City to talk about its emphasis on career preparation.