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Is a Particular College a "Suitcase School"? Here’s How to Find Out

November 4, 2016

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

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What Is a GPA and How Can You Raise It Quickly?

October 14, 2016

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:

Admissions Consultant on Campus Security

October 7, 2016

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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Why Choose a Liberal Arts College?

September 7, 2016

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.

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

August 1, 2016

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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Secondary Schools Where Students Have Received Great College Advice

July 31, 2016

Great College Advice guides students attending selective private and public high schools in college selection, college admission, and college applications.

College Admissions Counseling for Dartmouth Acceptance

Educational Consultant Warns of College Spin

May 20, 2016

Mark goes to Dartmouth College to advise students looking for the perfect college that the admissions department is essentially a college’s sales and marketing division. Don’t take for granted what you hear on tours.

Educational Consultant on the Sense of Community on Small Campuses

May 18, 2016

Many students trying to find the right college view small campus size as a drawback. But when Mark visited Trinity University, he was struck by the sense of community and neighborliness he found at this small institution.

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How Midwest Colleges Set Students Up for Success

May 11, 2016

A guest post by Amanda Greenhoe of Calvin College describes the myriad reasons students trying to find the right college should consider the Midwest.

College Admissions Expert at Stetson University: Is Greek Life for You?

April 15, 2016

Mark goes to Stetson University and advises those trying to find the right college to consider fraternities and sororities, whether they’re something you want to be a part of or not.

Admissions Counselor on the Mission of Liberal Arts Colleges

January 16, 2024 / Jared Hobson

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.

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What is Demonstrated Interest in College Admission?

January 15, 2024 / Jared Hobson

How can you demonstrate interest effectively? Here are some tips straight from college admissions representatives.

How Long do College Admissions Take?

January 8, 2024 / Sarah Farbman

How long do college admissions take? It’s no secret that the college admissions process is a long and winding road. Most college-bound students (and their parents!) look at this process

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online

January 8, 2024 / Sarah Farbman

Why and How to Talk to a College Prep Advisor Online It’s no secret that the college admissions process is long and mind-bogglingly complicated. If you’ve decided to seek independent

AP, IB, and Dual Enrollment: Which Is Better for College Admission

November 17, 2023 / Jared Hobson

IB, AP, and dual enrollment: which is better for admission to top colleges and universities in the United States. An admissions expert shares his views.

Should I Take a Gap Year?

November 16, 2023 / Jared Hobson

As high school ends and college approaches, many students ask, "should I take a gap year?". We believe that a gap year has many benefits, and colleges and universities are

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