“Many of my friends, now applying to college, are spending large amounts of time and energy trying to figure out the college application process. As an incoming Freshman to the University of Chicago, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with Mark. I wholly recommend his meticulous approach as it has both saved me time and delivered the results I was after. ”
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Mark Montgomery brings his years of experience as a teacher, professor, and college…
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Many four-year institutions are expanding their dual enrollment courses for high school students, but a very small share of those students are…
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There's a 5% year-over-year decline in 18 year old freshmen, those that enter college directly out of high school. Some speculate that the troubled…
There's a 5% year-over-year decline in 18 year old freshmen, those that enter college directly out of high school. Some speculate that the troubled…
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Here are some of the things admissions officers look for in applicants. Unsurprisingly, many of these tips are focused on how applicants present…
Here are some of the things admissions officers look for in applicants. Unsurprisingly, many of these tips are focused on how applicants present…
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Activities and Societies: Casque and Gauntlet, Dartmouth Aires, Dartmouth Players
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Activities and Societies: Awarded full tuition scholarship by the Colorado Department of Education to pursue a Professional Teaching Credential in Secondary Education (French). Also completed coursework in Educational Leadership.
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The CU Denver Change Makers program is designed for experienced professionals who are nearing or at the end of their primary careers and are navigating transitions in work and life.
Change Maker fellows have the unique opportunity to come to CU Denver for a semester to explore possibilities, reset, and renew their purpose.
Through expertly guided cohort discussions, seminars with practitioners, opportunities to audit CU Denver classes, and assistance identifying volunteer…The CU Denver Change Makers program is designed for experienced professionals who are nearing or at the end of their primary careers and are navigating transitions in work and life.
Change Maker fellows have the unique opportunity to come to CU Denver for a semester to explore possibilities, reset, and renew their purpose.
Through expertly guided cohort discussions, seminars with practitioners, opportunities to audit CU Denver classes, and assistance identifying volunteer opportunities in a nonprofit or social enterprise, Change Maker fellows investigate areas of interest and growth and develop an actionable plan for using their wisdom in a new, fulfilling context.
They’re making change – in themselves and in their communities.
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College Advisor for Academy Scholars at the Denver Chapter
Boys Hope Girls Hope International
- 7 years 6 months
Education
Serve as a volunteer advisor to a group of high achieving, low income students at Aurora Central High School. I lead other volunteers and assist professional staff in devising suitable college lists, completing applications, writing essays, and securing financial aid. Also have spoken at fundraising events to help spread the message that with hard work and the right supports, these have students have no limits to their potential.
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Vice President
Rotary Club of Denver
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Vice President
Leadville Community Health Foundation
- Present 2 years
Health
Raising funds to support a small, critical care hospital in rural Colorado.
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Board Member-at-Large
Colorado Chorale
- Present 1 year 6 months
Arts and Culture
Serve on the governing board of the best community choir in the metro Denver area.
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French
Professional working proficiency
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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