by Karen Marks | Aug 15, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college application tips, common application form
This week, I want to talk about the most common college essay mistakes. All of these pitfalls are easily avoided if you understand the true purpose of the core common app essay – to help the schools get to know you, beyond what they can see in the rest of your...
by Karen Marks | Aug 8, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college visits, common application form, Uncategorized
Are you currently reviewing college admissions statistics, and trying to understand how to use the information to shape your college application strategy? Analyzed correctly, a review of college admissions statistics can help you get into your dream school. Here are a...
by Karen Marks | Jul 18, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college application tips, college visits, common application form, interviews
This week’s timely college admissions question is from the parent of a rising senior: “Should I help my kid with their college applications?” I love this question. As a parent of 3 kids, all of whom have successfully applied to college, as well as a former Ivy League...
by Karen Marks | Nov 1, 2024 | College Admissions, college application tips, common application form, financial aid, General Admissions, scholarships, Uncategorized
College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I have been sharing college application tips to help the whole...
by Karen Marks | Oct 4, 2024 | College Admissions, college application tips, common application form, General Admissions
Why Campus Visits Matter On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next four weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about logistics, the...
by Karen Marks | Sep 27, 2024 | College Admissions, college application tips, common application form, General Admissions
College Application Tips: How to Use AI in Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next five weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly....
