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College campuses have personalities. These personalities are extensions of the sorts of students who are attracted to the educational and social priorities of the college or university. Thus they tend to be a bit self-reinforcing, sometimes. It's important, therefore, to investigate the social stereotypes of a college campus, and learn whether they are true or not, and thus whether you think you will be a good fit for that campus. I was recently on the campus of Carnegie Mellon University in ...

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Choosing the right college is difficult for high school student. If you are interested in drama, it may seem at first that the number of conservatories and theater programs reduces your options. In terms of numbers, it does, perhaps, unless you are looking at larger universities or small, liberal arts colleges. But if you are convinced you want to attend a specialized program in theater, then you still will find lots of variety within those programs. Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh ...

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Liberal arts colleges offer personalized educational experiences for students. Hastings College is a small college located in Nebraska, and represents a good choice for students seeking a warm, welcoming community and great academic support--especially for students in Colorado, which has only a small number of liberal arts school. This is an interview with Jon Mires of Hastings College, conducted by Mark Montgomery of Montgomery Educational Consulting and the website Great College Advice ...

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Many well-known, prestigious universities in the United States were established by the Jesuit order of Catholic priests. Georgetown, Marquette, Boston College, Creighton, Fordham, Fairfield, and many others are part of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. But what is a Jesuit education? Do you have to be a Catholic to attend? Can Jews or Muslims or Buddhists feel comfortable on Jesuit campus? Mark interviews the assistant dean of admissions at Marquette University to better ...

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Should you get personalized college consulting? Do you think it might help you find the best college for you? This young man got advice from Mark Montgomery, and that advice helped him identify a range of schools that were right for him. Listen to him for yourself as he explains that college counseling can really open your eyes to other options and possibilities, and put you on the road to a happy college career.

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Private college counseling is expensive, but many families feel that the investment is worth every penny. Here a parent explains why college counseling from Mark Montgomery was essential for her son and her family. Mark's knowledge of colleges really made a difference in finding the school that best fit her son's abilities and aspirations.

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College counseling can help students find the right college that fits their abilities and aspirations. In this short testimonial video, Alex speaks about the college advice he received from Mark Montgomery and Great College Advice. Mark helped identify the school that fit him best, and then gave him the tools to complete the application and write the essays.

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During a recent visit to Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, I met with a young man who surprised me on many fronts. He speaks excellent Mandarin Chinese, and when I asked him what he majored in, he said "philosophy." Puzzled, I asked for more information. Turns out he transferred from Boston University to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and that he studied at Fudan University and now lives in Beijing. Patrick is an interesting guy with an interesting educational history....

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Why visit a college or university campus? What should I do when I get there? A good campus tour guide can be full of wisdom, and this young man from the University of Alabama had some good reasons for walking around away from the tour. He also advised that parents should ask questions--and that students should be grateful that they do. His reasoning is impeccable.

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When visiting a college or university campus, I interview admissions officers, because they are usually able to express what makes that campus unique. I was recently on the campus of the University of Bridgeport in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where I asked Jessica Crowley, one of the admissions counselors, to tell me the three (or maybe four or five) things about the university that helped it to stand out.

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