Mark Montgomery was instrumental in my son, Erics, successful application to and acceptance from, multiple excellent colleges and universities. He worked directly with Eric on his Common App essay and on answers to specific college questions. He helped develop and refine our college list based on academic requirements and probable financial aid. As a result of Marks expertise we found the perfect fit for Erics college experience and for our financial resources. Adding to this, Mark is delightful to work with. I highly recommend him and his company.

Andrea was great at shepherding my daughter through the college admissions processes. She worked at understanding what my daughter wanted to study and what type of college experience she wanted to have, and she made sure that the applications stayed on track. Once she was accepted to schools, Andrea was also there to help her think about how to make the final decision.The experience of applying to colleges and decided where to go, is not an easy one for High School students. We were lucky to have Andrea helping each step of the way.

We greatly appreciated the assistance our counselor provided, especially in helping our son narrow the field and decide where to apply. Our counselor also helped our son stay on track with his essay writing and helped him navigate the application process using the Common App. So much has changed since my husband and I applied to college so many years ago, and having an experienced guide made all the difference to reduce our stress. Our son is absolutely thriving now at college and we are so happy with the outcome.

Four years ago, I was incredibly nervous deciding where to apply for college, and how to get into the colleges that I wanted to attend. Because of this, I was advised to work with Mark Montgomery, and doing this turned out to have an incredible positive impact on my post-secondary experience. Mark worked closely with me delineate what I wanted from college, which allowed me to come up with a list of colleges that were both within my range of possibilities, and that fulfilled what I wanted. After this, his excellent advise on essay writing for college applications helped me to put my best foot forward, and I eventually got into a college which I have loved immensely, and which I never would have heard of without Mark. I would certainly recommend his services to anyone applying to college in the US.

Mark was immensely helpful throughout my college application process, with everything from smaller things like supplementary essays to bigger picture ideas such as figuring out what I truly wanted out of my college experience. What I found most helpful were all the 1-on-1 chats and calls I had with Mark where he was able to talk through all the ideas I had in my head and turn them into something that was actually actionable. His guidance and wisdom was invaluable in helping me find a college that was just the right fit for me and one where I feel like I could live and thrive in. I would recommend Mark for anyone looking for an outstanding college advisor!

We unambiguously recommend the professional expertise and the individual care provided by Great College Advice. Karen’s guidance was thoughtful and personal, resulting in terrific results. First, Karen carefully built a relationship with her primary client, the prospective applicant. At the same time, however, she maintained confidences while keeping family up to date and enlisting our support when needed. Based on our granddaughter’s talents, interests and limitations, Karen identified schools to which she might apply. When we went on the college visits, she suggested to our granddaughter how to approach the opportunities and factors to assess at each one. Faced with a young woman’s uncertainty and proclivity to procrastinate, she sensitively kept the process moving to meet deadlines. In the end, our granddaughter was accepted by four schools, and was offered financial support by all. Without Great College Advice, our family would have suffered the stress and pain of a mysterious process - and our granddaughter would not today be at a school where she is enjoying and benefiting from a solid college experience. We will forever be grateful to Great College Advice.

Mark Montgomery and his company Great College Advice were instrumental in helping both of our daughters through the college admissions process. What could’ve been an overwhelming unbearable process for us, it ended up being a seamless and positive experience. With Mark’s guidance and advice, our daughter ended up going to a college that was perfect for her, and without the advice and recommendations we received from Mark, I am sure that the outcome would have been different. In fact, we hired great college advice for our younger daughter and we are now in the middle of the college search for her. We are confident that our younger daughter will have the same experience as our older one. We highly recommend Mark Montgomery and his company Great College Advice for anyone who is looking to help their son or daughter through the college process.

Mark was instrumental in finding the right fit for our son. Initially we were focused on large schools, but we ultimately wound up in a small school, with scholarships, friends, community, and a thriving young man who couldnt be more energized.

Working with Mark at Great College Advice was a phenomenal experience! I got great help from him getting into Ivy League schools. Working with him was a personalized experience that allowed me to put the best of myself into my applications that were reflective of my true self. Id recommend his services to anyone.

Mark really helped me with my college application process, and I would easily recommend him to anyone who is looking for a college counsellor. Mark takes on an extremely effective method in helping me craft my college essays: instead of brainstorming for me and telling me what to write, he guided me to truly reflect who I am as a person, and what I want from my college experience. I believe this unique way of helping students not only yield better quality essays that hold true to the applicants, but also makes the application process a lot more fun as one starts learning more about themselves. Overall, I wholeheartedly enjoyed my time with Mark and Great College Advice!

Andrea has been a godsend, assistant my daughter in the college process every step of the way. From helping with developing a targeted college list, providing advice on the best colleges for my daughter, assisting with the Common Application and the entire process including advice about standardized tests, sending transcripts, essays and supplements, we couldnt have gone through this process without Andrea! We highly recommend Andrea!

Mark took something that seemed so overwhelming to my husband and me (and I should note-we both work in education!) and made the path from college search to acceptance so incredibly smooth. The way in which he pulled out character traits, interests and passions of my daughter was astounding and not an easy task as she is the consummate introvert. The way he spoke to her and talked with her made her realize what an important piece she was (not her parents) to finding the right college fit. One year later and we have 5 college acceptance offers and two planned college visits. I cannot recommend using Great College Advice enough. The most useful tool, hands down, in the college search process for this family.

Mark is an incredible person to work with! He helped me going from zero to hundred quickly on the process, whilst being very supportive at the same time, offering valuable guidance along the way to shape my thinking and approach. His depth of knowledge and experience is an immense resource for anyone applying to colleges.

Mark Montgomery worked with both of our children during the college exploration/application process. He is uniquely skilled in asking thoughtful questions and thus identifying the needs and interests of each student. His good natured, easy going personality combined with his creative and targeted questions, made both our children want to talk openly with him and also helped them identify appropriate colleges. Mark is gifted in working with high school students who are contemplating their next step.

When I didn’t know that much about my college options beyond the most famous, as typical even for academically-oriented teenagers, Mark helped me engage in the active self-exploration necessary for the process, gave incredibly useful advice on how to approach my applications, and, most importantly, helped me explore the college options beyond the biggest names. My ultimate college selection was one that I never would have even heard about without his assistance, and it turned out to be the perfect fit for me and an amazing launching pad for my future studies and career. Mark also ensured that I had autonomy throughout the process and that my search was authentic to myself and my goals, which I greatly appreciated and respected as a young person still coming to grips with their own independence. I strongly recommend him to anyone considering higher education as the next step in their journey.

Great College Advice helped my daughter get accepted to an Ivy League college. They offered great advice that we could not find elsewhere. I recommend them to all of my friends and family.

I was extremely happy with the service we received from Andrea Aronson at Great College Advice. She is personable, knowledgeable, and professional. Andrea helped our daughter narrow her college choices in an intelligent and efficient manner based on her interests, scores and activities, and was especially helpful by asking appropriate and creative questions to prompt more focused decision making when my daughter initially felt confused by her many good choices. Andreas in depth knowledge of the colleges programs and strong points, as well as her efforts to understand the various academic, financial and personal variables, were truly outstanding, and I would recommend her services without reservation.

Working with Great College Advice was a great experience for my two, very different, high school students. Our advisor, Andrea, worked through options and choices with each and guided them in a way that worked for them. It took us, as parents, out of the stressful process of research and pestering, and allowed us to have input without stressing out our kids. We had initially planned to use GCA for our oldest and then go it alone on the second, but it proved such an easy process that we decided it was worth it to do it again for our second child. Andrea was a great confidant and resource for them both. Not that she had total control of admissions, but both of our kids got in to their top choices.

I would highly recommend Mark to anyone looking for college consulting services. In him, you will find a mentor with extensive knowledge of the admissions process and one fully dedicated to helping you craft the best possible application.More importantly though, Mark is just a wonderful person. College apps were a thing of the past, yet Mark continues to be available for advice, and was even an influence in my current full-time role! I have gotten to know Mark beyond just professional help. Through coffee chats, Skype calls, and even hiking in the Colorado mountains (a place I never expected to play a huge part in my college life), I have gotten to know a wonderfully caring and supportive mentor.For these reasons, I am indebted to Mark. Without him, the college application process would have been infinitely more painful, exhausting, and limited. If you are considering Great College Advice, I have the utmost confidence that Mark will go beyond your expectations.

Back when I was applying for college, Mark was a great resource with finding a college that fit with my needs as well as getting through the application process successfully! I loved my undergrad experience and wouldnt have found my alma mater without his help.

Great College Advice lives up to the name! Advisors worked with me through my application process, providing excellent advice tailored toward my educational goals. Advisors responded quickly and allowed me to finish my applications well ahead of my deadlines, despite submitting my materials to them late. Absolutely would recommend!

Karen Aylward made all the difference in our sons college selection process. She advised us in so many areas and was knowledgable in factors we didnt even know to consider. She helped our sons navigate the process of playing a college sport and obtaining a great scholarship. We give Karen all the credit for helping them find the perfect fit.

Mark is really thorough and like his approaches of analyzing the situation to provide proper guidance. He will be a real asset to provide college admissions guidance.

I met Mark 10 years ago when I first started applying to college. I was struggling with the application process and did not have a strong support network at home as my dad had passed away and my mom spoke very little english. I reached out to Mark for his help as a college advisor and it was one of the best decisions I ever made. He was more than just a college advisor, he became a mentor and friend. He walked me through the application process for each school that I applied to, provided feedback on my college essays, assisted me in filling out FAFSA, and much more. The results speak for themselves. With Marks help, I received a full scholarship to one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. I am confident I would not have had that type of success without Marks guidance and expertise. Since then, Mark has continued to be a trusted friend and mentor. If you are looking for a college advisor you can trust and want to have the best chance in the college application process, there is no better choice than Mark.

Pam has so much knowledge to share. I highly recommend her!

Great guy and great advice. Helps you find a fit rather than a prize.

They have so many resources available for students, and care about the student as a whole. Great advice and great people!

Mark was extremely helpful and really tailored my choices to my interests and ambitions!

Honest, knowledgable group!