Expert College Counseling Helps Student Find Best College

Sometimes it's difficult to get good college counseling. Sometimes high school students are not sure what they want in a college or university. Sometimes they have difficulty deciding which college is best suited for their academic needs and their professional aspirations. This student from Denver, Colorado, was experiencing these difficulties when his parents turned to Mark Montgomery, an independent college counselor and educational consultant. Mark worked with Skye to evaluate his goals and his academic preferences. From that information, Mark created a list of possible colleges that Skye could consider that matched his goals and preferences. As Skye describes, the colleges were all over the country and included several that he had never heard of (including Otterbein). Ultimately Skye settled on Hope College in Holland, Michigan, which is one of the "Colleges That Change Lives". He is finding it to be an excellent fit, and he often finds me on Facebook (www.facebook.com ) with the latest news about his dance performances and other activities. His father also wrote a recommendation on linkedin ( www.linkedin.com ). And what Skye does not say in his video is that he received some scholarships from Hope College: the college saw that Skye was a great fit for their school, so they offered him some money to entice him to attend. So everyone is happy! So if you need assistance in finding the right college for you (or for your son or daughter) don't hesitate to give Mark ...