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How to Prepare for the AP Macroeconomics Exam
Looking for tips on how to prepare for the AP Macroeconomics Exam? You’ve come to the right place! Marks Education’s Tutoring Team is staffed by


How to Prepare for the Microeconomics Exam
Are you preparing for the AP Microeconomics Exam? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Marks Education prides itself in our expert tutors and
Should You Take a Gap Year?
The transition from high school to college is a significant milestone! While many students go the traditional route from one to the other, others choose
How Campus Life Shapes Your College Experience
At Marks Education, we never recommend that ranking dominates the conversation of where a student attends college. There are so many great schools out there,


How Many People Do You Want Involved in Your College Essay
As college admissions advisors with decades of combined experience under our belts, we’ve seen our fair share of essay transformations— both good and bad. However,


How to Make the Most of Group Work and Group Projects
For many of us, group work can be a double-edged sword. While it’s a great chance to collaborate with your peers, learn from others, and


Why Apply Early Action/Early Decision?
Between building your college application timeline, finalizing your list, and submitting completed files, you’re likely to have thought about whether or not you’ll apply early


What Happens After You Hit Submit on Your College Applications
If you’ve recently submitted your college applications and have come here to learn what you should be doing next, first of all, congratulations! After months
9th + 10th Grade Specialized Program Applications
You’ve probably heard that the college search process is an individual experience and that every student has a unique journey. That is entirely true, particularly


Writing Great Community Essays
The community essay is one supplemental essay topic where students seem to struggle. Many aren’t sure how to discuss their contribution to their community in


How to prepare for a college interview
So, you’ve done all the hard work of preparing a stellar application, complete with essays, activity lists, and resumes galore, but now there is one


Personal Statement vs. Supplemental Essays: What to talk about in each?
If you’re applying to college, you’ve likely already figured out that many essays stand between you and a submitted application. Between supplemental and personal statement