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Is A Small College Right For Me?

What do small colleges have to offer? Since I attend large high school, will a small college meet my needs? These are questions we often hear as college counselors. Watch as Katherine and Cara give students questions to think about when they are considering applying to a small college.

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University of Pennsylvania Breaks Early Application Record

The University of Pennsylvania, a top Ivy League school, just released some surprising admissions statistics.
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Is a Particular College a "Suitcase School"? Here’s How to Find Out

A NY Times article mentions that according to a 2012 end-of-year survey by the Higher Education Research Institute at the University of California, Los Angeles, 39% of first-year students at less selective
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Educational Consultant Keeps Student Organized on Journey to Dartmouth

Ali was a habitual procrastinator. With the help of college admissions expert Mark Montgomery, she got accepted into Dartmouth and couldn't be happier.
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What Is a GPA and How Can You Raise It Quickly?

How do you calculate your GPA for college? Educational consultant Mark Montgomery describes the math behind a GPA and answers one of life’s great questions: how to raise it so
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Educational Consultant on Trinity University’s Innovative New Curriculum

Mark Montgomery, college admissions expert, talks about the new curriculum at Trinity University, designed to give students a well-rounded liberal arts education.
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Admissions Consultant on Campus Security

College expert Mark Montgomery advises students to think about the strictness of a campus's security when deciding whether to attend.
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