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Snow Day? Great! Work on Your College Applications

November 2, 2011

Were you lucky enough to have a snow day today? Don’t let it go to waste. Katherine offers tips for senior, junior and sophomores on how to make the most of your snow day.

Campus Safety and The Blue Light Special

November 2, 2011

Concerned about campus safety? You should be. But don’t think the “blue lights” are so special. They’re not.

Need Help Filling Out Your Common App? Try Facebook!

November 1, 2011

Check out the Common Application Facebook page for some helpful tips as you work on your application.

Ithaca College: A Large Private College with Small College Perks

October 31, 2011

If you’re looking for a medium sized private college with small college perks, consider Ithaca in upstate New York.

Ivy Covered Campus – Can You Guess Where We Are?

October 31, 2011

Where’s Mark now? Are you looking for a beautiful, Ivy-covered campus on a hill, with harmonious, Georgian architecture, wonderful facilities, and offering a top-notch education? Watch this!

Lafayette College – Offering Engineering with a Liberal Arts and International Twist

October 27, 2011

Lafayette College provides a perfect partnership of engineering and liberal arts

Teacher Recommendations: The Logistics

October 25, 2011

What happens after you ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation. Watch Katherine’s video to learn about the logistics of the process.

What does "demonstrated interest" mean when applying to college?

October 24, 2011

What does it mean to show “Demonstrated Interest” when applying to college?

Letters of Recommendation: Asking the Right Teachers

October 24, 2011

Which teachers should you ask to right your letters of recommendation? Read on to find out what insights are important to colleges.

Earlham College – It's the People That Matter

October 23, 2011

Earlham College is a quality liberal arts college with a strong focus on its people. As with every college, it is the people that create the college experience.

Educational Consultant on Trinity University’s Innovative New Curriculum

October 10, 2016 / Jared Hobson

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

Admissions Consultant on Campus Security

October 7, 2016 / Jared Hobson

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

Student Gets into First-Choice Ivy League School with Help of Educational Consultant

October 5, 2016 / Jared Hobson

Despite her anxieties about an imperfect GPA, Sofia got into her first-choice college with help from educational consultant Mark Montgomery.

teacher communicating with students in classroom

Why Choose a Liberal Arts College?

September 7, 2016 / Jared Hobson

It’s a four-year investment, so you want to get the most out of your college experience. Liberal arts colleges cater to their students with a truly student-focused approach.

Mark’s Musings on Higher Education

August 3, 2016 / Jared Hobson

Mark Montgomery, college admissions expert, shares his opinions about navigating high school, the college admissions process, and the world of higher education.

Admissions Counselor on Visiting Colleges: Some Care, Some Don’t

August 1, 2016 / Jared Hobson

Mark shows the personal touch of Lynn University to demonstrate that some colleges really care if you visit, and some really don't.

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