The Perfect College Essay: Focus On You
What is the most important aspect of your college essay? You are!
How To Get Off The Waitlist
April 22, 2011
How can students get off the wait list of their dream college?
Great College Advice Blog
Student Loans–Too Much of A Good Thing
April 11, 2011
Student loans can help you pay for college. But too many student loans can ruin your life. An article today in the New York Times
Will There Be A Larger Waitlist This Year?
March 29, 2011
Will there be a larger waitlist in college admissions this year?
Boettcher's Scholarship Recipient
March 22, 2011
Montgomery Educational Consulting congratulates a Boettcher Scholarship recipient.
Do College Essays Matter?
February 28, 2011
College Essays are important not only to get accepted but also for scholarships.
University of Redlands in California: Private College at a Public Price
February 10, 2011
For good students, University of Redlands offers a private education at a public university price.
California State Universities Could Lose One Billion Dollars
February 8, 2011
California Public Universities might not be the bargain they once were.
For Admission to a Top University in the USA, Which Is Better–a Chinese Mom or an American Mom?
January 31, 2011
If you want to attend a top American university, which is better, a Chinese mom or an American mom?
Only A Quarter of Americans Have B.A. Degrees…How Do Your Neighbors Stack Up?
January 25, 2011
Look at the percentage of people in the US who have bachelors degrees, county by county. Are you surprised?
College Visits: Counselor on the Road in Ohio
January 24, 2011
Barb visited Ohio Wesleyan and reports what’s new on campus–and what scholarships are available.
The Perfect College Essay: Tell a Good Story
When writing your college essay, it is important to think about the story you are telling. Everyone wants to be entertained, even admission officers.
Supplemental Essays Are Important!
Most students will save the supplemental essays as the very last thing they do on their application. But those supplemental essays are important. Some would say they are as important
Advice for Students on the Wait List
Are you currently on the wait list at your favorite college? There are few things you can do to increase your chances of receiving a favorable answer.
Admissions Counselor on the Mission of Liberal Arts Colleges
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 Demonstrated Interest in College Admission?
How can you demonstrate interest effectively? Here are some tips straight from college admissions representatives.