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...
by Karen Marks | Jun 24, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, General Admissions
Welcome to week 2 of my college admissions advice column! Today, I will answer one of the most common questions that I get this time of year: “What college admissions trends are you seeing?” Tests are back. Although the majority of schools are still (technically) test...
by Karen Marks | Jun 13, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college application tips, college visits, General Admissions
Welcome to a new college admissions season! Rising seniors, it’s finally time to start working on your applications. Rising juniors, this is an important summer – stay tuned for guidance about how to make the most of it! This year, in addition to offering concrete...
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 25, 2024 | College Admissions, college application tips, General Admissions
On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I am sharing college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about logistics, the common application...