by Karen Marks | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Over the past several years, there has been a surge of interest in the most popular state schools. Students from all over the world – not just in-state – are applying in record numbers. (Southern schools are especially sought after at the moment.) Despite increased...
by Karen Marks | Jul 25, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college application tips, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you hire me to give you college admissions advice (or if you’re reading this blog!), know that I’m on your side. I want you (or your child!) to get into the best possible school. In order to do that, we need to have real conversations. Including college admissions...
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 | Jul 11, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college visits, General Admissions, interviews
College Admissions Advice – want to know a college admissions secret? This year, in addition to offering concrete suggestions about how to maximize the common application form, I am excited to launch a general college admissions advice column. Please feel free to...
by Karen Marks | Jul 3, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college application tips, General Admissions, Uncategorized
College Safety Schools This year, in addition to offering concrete suggestions about how to maximize the common application form, I am excited to launch a general college admissions advice column. Please feel free to reach out with anything you’re wondering about. In...
