Migrating only some apps to new computer

New MacBook Air (10.8.4) and want to migrate only some of my programs from old MacBook (10.6.8). Haven't tried it yet, but in looking at Migration Assistant, I only see an option to tick of for all applications.
I'll be doing it through a cloned external drive.
Is MA the best way to do it? Is there a way to only move a few applications? How do I be certain that I get everything that goes with a program. (Thinking particularly about Lightroom and Photoshop CS6.)
Thanks.

As for your apps: Depending on what they are, you might want to check to make sure they are compatible with Mountain Lion:
http://roaringapps.com/apps:table
As for accounts: since there is a user account set up initially, using MA will generate a second (equal) one. It will create somewhat of a mess as you will need to delete whatever you don't want manually and/or move over from one to the other.
Additional thought:
since you bought it used - did it come with Mountain Lion originally?
Just in case it did not, did the seller give you the original install disks? If not, you'll have to contact the seller or Apple sooner or later. If Mountain Lion is purchased at the app store, the license is not transferable and tied to the purchaser's Apple ID forever. That means you will never be able to reinstall the OS if needed. You'd need to get the install disk, wipe the drive, and reinstall the original OS; after that, go to the app store and purchase your own Mountain Lion license using your Apple ID.

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