College Advising

Early Years College Advising (Grades 8–10)

Late January | Parents and Students Invited

This program introduces families to Montgomery Academy’s college advising process and helps students begin thinking about the path to college early in their Upper School years. Topics include an overview of the college advising timeline, common myths about college admissions, helpful planning resources, and an introduction to standardized testing and available testing resources.

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Rising 9th Grade Parent Course Registration Meeting

March | Parents of Rising 9th Graders

This meeting helps families understand course selection as students transition into the Upper School. In addition to discussing academic planning and graduation requirements, advisors introduce how early course choices can support long-term college preparation.

9th Grade Parent Night

August | Parents of 9th Grade Students

This evening welcomes families to the Upper School and provides an overview of academic expectations and student support. Advisors also introduce the early stages of college preparation and provide information about standardized testing and available testing resources.

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Junior College Advising Kickoff (Grade 11)

Early September | Parents and Students Invited

The Junior Kickoff officially launches the college advising process for juniors and their families. During this meeting, advisors outline the year ahead, discuss the college search process, review important milestones, and provide guidance on testing, applications, and how students can best prepare for the upcoming year.

Junior jumpstart (Grade 11)

January | Students Invited

At the beginning of the spring semester, juniors participate in Junior Jumpstart, a program designed to help students begin the college admissions process. Led by our College Advising team, the session covers key topics such as resumes, extracurricular involvement, college essays, testing (ACT/SAT), and digital presence. The program also includes a panel of recent Montgomery Academy alumni who return to campus to share insights about their college experiences and answer students’ questions.

 

Comprehensive Standardized Testing Overview for Montgomery Academy Upper School Students

FairTest

ACT

College Board (SAT/AP/PSAT)

Free ACT Practice Test and Resources

ACT Test Prep

Changes to the ACT

ACT College and Career Readiness

Methodize (ACT and SAT Prep)

Khan Academy/SAT

College Board Big Future

ACT Student Career Interest Inventory

 

The Price You Pay for College: An Entirely New Road Map for the Biggest Financial Decision Your Family Will Ever Make, by Ron Liber

College Affordability and Transparency Center

US Department of Education Net Price Calculator Center

Federal Student Aid/FAFSA

Scholarships.com - scholarship search engine

Fastweb.com - scholarship search engine

College Board CSS Profile

Local Scholarships

FinAid

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Southern Regional Education Board - Academic Common Market

NCAA Eligibility Center

NAIA Eligibility Center

2025-26 NCAA Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete

 

College Matriculation 2022-2025

Auburn University Auburn University at Montgomery Ball State University Baylor University Belmont University Berry College Boston College Brown University Centre College Clemson University College of Charleston Columbia University Creighton University Dartmouth College Davenport University Elon University Emory University Franklin University Switzerland Furman University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harvard University High Point University Howard University Huntingdon College Jacksonville State University Johns Hopkins University Louisiana State University Marion Military Institute Michigan State University Mississippi State University Morgan State University Northeastern University Pennsylvania State University (University Park)

Rhodes College Samford University Sewanee: The University of the South Southern Methodist University Temple University Tennessee State University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina The Ohio State University The University of Alabama The University of Alabama at Birmingham The University of Alabama in Huntsville The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Tulane University Tuskegee University United States Naval Academy University of California, Los Angeles University of Chicago University of Georgia University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Mississippi University of Montevallo University of North Alabama University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of Richmond University of South Alabama University of Virginia Utah Valley University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wake Forest University Washington and Lee University Washington University in St. Louis Wesleyan University Wofford College

College Acceptances

Alcorn State University Appalachian State University Arizona State University Auburn University Auburn University at Montgomery Belhaven University Baylor University Belmont University Berry College Birmingham-Southern College Boston College Boston University Bradley University Brandeis University Butler University Campbell University Carnegie Mellon University Case Western Reserve University Centre College Claflin University Clark Atlanta University Clemson University Colby College College of Charleston College of William & Mary  Columbia University Columbus State University Connecticut College Davidson College DePaul University DePauw University Duke University Eckerd College Elon University Emory University Faulkner University Flagler College Florida Atlantic University Florida Institute of Technology Florida State University Furman University George Mason University Georgetown University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia State University Grinnell College Hampden-Sydney College Hampton University Harding University Highpoint University Hillsdale College Hofstra University Hollins University Howard University Huntingdon College Indiana University Jackson State University Jacksonville State University Kansas State University Kenyon College Lee University Lipscomb University Louisiana State University Louisiana Tech University Loyola University New Orleans Marquette University Maryland Institute College of Art Maryville College Mercer University Metropolitan State University of Denver Miami University of Ohio Middle Tennessee State University Millsaps College Mississippi State University Montana State University Murray State University New York University North Carolina School of the Arts North Carolina State University North Central College Northwestern University Nova Southeastern University Oberlin College Ohio State University Oklahoma State University Oral Roberts University Oregon State University Pace University Parsons School of Design Pepperdine University Prairie View A&M University Pratt Institute Purchase College SUNY Purdue University Rhode Island School of Design Rhodes College

Rollins College Saint Mary's College Samford University Savannah College of Art and Design School of the Art Institute of Chicago School of Visual Arts Sewanee: University of the South Slippery Rock University Southeastern University Southeastern Louisiana University Southern Methodist University Southern University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Spelman College Spring Hill College St. John’s College Stanford University Stetson University Syracuse University Tennessee State University Tennessee Tech University Texas A&M University Texas Christian University The Citadel Troy University Tulane University Tuskegee University United States Air Force Academy United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy University of Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham University of Alabama in Huntsville University of Arizona University of Arkansas University of California, Berkeley University of California, Davis University of California, Irvine University of California, Los Angeles University of California, San Diego University of Colorado University of Dallas University of Denver University of Florida University of Georgia University of Glasgow University of Hartford University of Houston University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign University of Kansas University of Kentucky University of Louisville University of Massachusetts Boston University of Massachusetts Amherst University of Memphis University of Miami University of Michigan University of Minnesota University of Mississippi University of Montevallo University of North Alabama University of North Carolina at Asheville University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Wilmington University of North Texas University of Notre Dame The University of Oklahoma University of Pittsburgh University of Richmond University of Rochester University of St. Andrews University of South Alabama University of South Carolina University of South Florida University of Southern Mississippi University of Tennessee, Knoxville University of Texas at Austin University of Texas at Dallas University of Vermont University of Virginia University of West Alabama University of West Florida Vanderbilt University Vassar College Villanova University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Wagner College Wake Forest University Washington & Lee University Washington University in St. Louis Wesleyan University Western Kentucky University Westmont College Williams College Wofford College Xavier University of Louisiana