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The Cardinal Rule for Writing a Perfect College Essay

August 9, 2013

What’s the most important rule for writing the perfect college essay for your college application? Check out Mark’s “cardinal rule”. And find out what a “cardinal rule” is, too boot!

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How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Transition to Adulthood

July 12, 2013

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.

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How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–A Place or Environment

July 11, 2013

The new perfect college essay prompts for the Common Application are much more narrow than they have been in the past. However, some of the

How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Beliefs and Ideas

July 10, 2013

Mark continues his examination of the Common Application college essay prompts. This one focuses on the “belief or idea” prompt.

How To Write A Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Your Background Story

July 8, 2013

Essay Writing! This first in a series of posts on the Common Application essay prompts focuses on how to answer the prompt about how your background or story has shaped your identity.

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Guest Post: Westmont College Dean of Admission Silvio Vazquez

June 13, 2013

Guest Post: Mr. Silvio E. Vazquez, Dean of Admission at Westmont College responds to a recent post on the questions a student might ask in choosing whether or not to attend a Christian institution of higher education.

Thinking Of Applying To A Religious College? Here Are Three Questions You Might Want To Consider Asking

June 11, 2013

A recent visit to Westmont College inspired some thoughts about attending a religious college or university. Here are some questions to consider asking if you are looking at applying to a religiously affiliated college or university.

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Looking To Pursue Music in College? Here Are Five Tips To Help Get Ready For Your Applications and Audition

June 3, 2013

Planning to study music in college? Here are a few things to consider as you get ready for your application and audition process.

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Seattle University What’s the Weather Like Today?

May 24, 2013

Is weather a top consideration on where you apply to college? Don’t forget to think about the opportunities you may be missing!

College Confidential – What’s The Buzz All About?

May 9, 2013

College Confidential is a popular website used by prospective students and their families. What is it all about?

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College Essay About Academic Interests

July 24, 2023 / Jared Hobson

How do you write a college essay about academic interests for the Common Application or the Coalition application? Get expert tips to write the essay that college admissions officers want

Planning for College from the Eighth Grade

July 21, 2023 / Jared Hobson

We get a lot of comments and questions about college counseling from our contact form on our website. Many are about my services, some are requests for help on specific

The Faculty-to-Student Ratio: Admissions Expert Says Look Deeper

July 21, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Admissions expert Mark Montgomery goes in-depth on the reductionism of touting faculty-to-student ratios.

Merit-Based Financial Aid Explained

July 21, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Merit-based financial aid can reduce the cost of college significantly. However, colleges are selective about how they award merit aid. And some are more selective than others.

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Choosing A College: Don’t Ignore The Cost

July 21, 2023 / Andrea Aronson

The prospect of college is exciting and overwhelming at the same time. This is the first in a series of posts that will help you avoid some basic mistakes when

Common App – the Engaging Topic Prompt

July 12, 2023 / Jared Hobson

Great College Essays start with great topics. Here Mark decodes the Common Application prompt that focuses on an interest that you find particularly captivating.

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Great College Advice Blog

The Cardinal Rule for Writing a Perfect College Essay

How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Transition to Adulthood

How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–A Place or Environment

How to Write the Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Beliefs and Ideas

How To Write A Perfect College Essay for the Common Application–Your Background Story

Guest Post: Westmont College Dean of Admission Silvio Vazquez

Thinking Of Applying To A Religious College? Here Are Three Questions You Might Want To Consider Asking

Looking To Pursue Music in College? Here Are Five Tips To Help Get Ready For Your Applications and Audition

Seattle University What’s the Weather Like Today?

College Confidential – What’s The Buzz All About?

College Essay About Academic Interests

Planning for College from the Eighth Grade

The Faculty-to-Student Ratio: Admissions Expert Says Look Deeper

Merit-Based Financial Aid Explained

Choosing A College: Don’t Ignore The Cost

Common App – the Engaging Topic Prompt

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