by Karen Marks | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
Now that the dust has settled on an ultra-competitive college admissions season, many families have questions about how the college wait list works. If you are considering accepting a spot, here are some things that you should know about the college wait list process....
by Karen Marks | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are applying to college next year, it’s time to get serious about the application process. Here are five critical college application tasks for juniors: Figure out a testing plan. Ideally, you want to be done with your core standardized testing (ACT or SAT, and...
by Karen Marks | Jun 16, 2018 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Is a college visit in your near future? In addition to this advice about how to maximize your trip, here are answers to some common logistical questions. What should I wear? Something comfortable! Especially comfortable shoes! Most college visits involve walking, and...
by Karen Marks | Mar 30, 2017 | College Admissions, General Admissions
Today is a big day in the college admissions world – it’s Ivy release day. If you are a high school sophomore or junior, or the parent of one, you are likely paying great attention to the results. Getting into the optimal college requires starting early, and creating...
by Karen Marks | Mar 23, 2017 | College Admissions, General Admissions
In addition to being a former Dartmouth admissions officer and the founder of North Star admissions consulting, I am also the parent of three kids. My oldest is a senior in high school, and this year I helped her get in early decision to her first choice Ivy League...
