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 | 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 | 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 | May 23, 2018 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Next year’s MBA applications are rolling out, and the deadlines are earlier than ever. There are a lot of things that you should do right now – and here is why you should plan to visit business schools before you apply. Business Schools are Different. On paper,...
by Karen Marks | Jul 16, 2014 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
July is well underway, and it’s time to get serious about your college applications. Here are four things that college applicants should do this summer: Finalize Your Test Strategy. At this point, you have likely taken your SAT and/or ACT, as well as your SAT subject...
