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
Overview of Fordham University by an Expert Educational Consultant
Mark reviews Fordham University in the Bronx, New York City, New York.
Continue readingEducational Consultant Defines the Ivy League
Mark reminds us of what the Ivy League really is.
Continue readingEducational 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 readingThe Common Application Apologizes to Counselors for Glitches in Releasing New Version
Today the Common Application sent an email to all counselors apologizing for causing havoc for both students and member colleges–which has caused panic in the offices of college counselors everywhere. It’s a good letter, so I’m posting it here in its entirety.
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 readingHow to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Transition to Adulthood
Mark’s final post in a series on essays explore the prompt in which students are asked to recount an incident that marks their transition from childhood to adulthood.
Continue readingWhen Is Best Time to Visit a College Campus?
Mark explains why the dead of winter can be absolutely the best time to see a school as students experience it. And you get a better idea of how students interact–and cope with the weather. Winter can be fun!
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