by Karen Marks | Apr 27, 2023 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are a high school student or the parent of one, you already know that gaining admission to highly selective colleges is incredibly competitive. For the class of 2027, applications were up more than 20% at the most selective schools – so it’s no surprise that...
by Karen Marks | Jun 27, 2022 | College Admissions, General Admissions
Ready for some alarming college admissions news? Tulane University received almost 46,000 applications for undergraduate admission last year. Guess how many people they admitted in the Regular Decision round? 106. That is not a typo, 106. Furthermore, Tulane’s...
by Karen Marks | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Wondering how to get great college recommendations? It’s normal to be nervous about choosing recommenders, and about asking them to endorse you. Here are tips that can alleviate some of your stress. Choose people who know you well. Recommendation letters are a neutral...
by Karen Marks | Jul 25, 2018 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Going on college visits? Wondering what, exactly, you are supposed to be looking at? Here are some tips that will help you gather useful information. These are suggestions that will help you frame your search – everyone will have factors that are especially important...
by Karen Marks | Nov 7, 2013 | College Admissions, General Admissions
For a parent, one of the most challenging parts of the college application process can be figuring out the appropriate level of involvement. Should you micromanage every part of your high school senior’s college search, from scheduling testing and college visits to...
