Perhaps the most vexing aspect of college admissions in the United States today is the use and abuse of standardized tests. While there is no
One hidden, but very important part of my job is to keep up with trends in how colleges are managed. This arcane stuff may seem
I had a great conversation with a very down-to-earth mother of a client this morning. She was communicating her frustration that her high school aged
So you finally received the letter in the mail. You applied early to your favorite schools and you thought your college admission process would be
Facebook continues to be a popular medium for students and college officials to communicate. We have all heard horror stories of students posting some “not
It all began last month with news that the University of California’s Board of Regents voted to raise tuition by 32% next fall. An article
American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Presents Mark A. Montgomery, PhD Independent College Consultant Lunch and Learn Presentation: Choosing the Right College in the
Tips and Tricks First, avoid being a “GPA protector.” Don’t play it safe by enrolling in easy classes. An effortless “A” is not as impressive
Students and parents ask all the time about how colleges value weighted and unweighted GPAs. For example, what might be a good GPA for College
Recently on InsideHigherEd.com, an article reported that early applications are up at several institutions this year. This goes against the conversation started a few years
