Admissions Counselor on the Mission of Liberal Arts Colleges
January 16, 2024
Educational consultant Mark Montgomery describes the mission of a liberal arts education: to prepare the student not for a job, but for the world at large.
Educational consultant Mark Montgomery describes the mission of a liberal arts education: to prepare the student not for a job, but for the world at large.
What is the University of San Francisco known for? I seem to have been visiting quite a few Jesuit colleges lately and like them for
Libraries aren’t just for studying any more. And they may not be for storing books and magazines much longer, either.
There are many famous graduates of liberal arts colleges. A college admissions counselor demonstrates the value of a liberal arts degree.
The College of Wooster is a fantastic liberal arts college in a small town in Ohio. It’s a place that trains scholars–even students who are not scholars in high school. Wooster still requires a culminating research experience at the end of the four year Bachelors degree as a way to bring together everything one has learned.
Visiting a college is a good way to get a measure of the friendliness of a campus. Wooster gave me personalized attention when I arrived–even at 4:15 on a Friday afternoon in August.
If you want personalized attention and advice in choosing a college that is right for you, you might want to consult Montgomery Educational Consulting for some great college advice.
How do you get into Penn? The University of Pennsylvania is a tough nut to crack. Isaac was able to make good decisions and do the hard work that made him eligible. But would he get in? Read this case study and find out!
Which is better, community college or university? A student who has done both tackles this question from her own perspective as a student at both Tufts University and Montgomery County Community College. It’s a very interesting and personal story you’ll want to read.
Why would an American want to study at the University of St. Andrews for their undergraduate degree? A college admissions expert in the US provides some analysis.
An article in today’s Chronicle of Higher Education (registration required) highlights the ways in which the state of Illinois has been bleeding students for years.
You don’t have to be a superhero to get into MIT, but you might have a classmate who is! Each year, MIT produces a video
Lehigh University aims to grow, while St. Joseph’s College closes its doors.
Check out the early decision acceptance rates of some of the United States’ top universities, including all eight Ivy Leagues.