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Announcing The Class of 2026’s Historic Score Improvements
Class of 2026 Score Improvements For over fifteen years, Marks Education has collected score improvement data for every test preparation student with whom we have
How to Make the Most of Your Campus Visits
The spring is a popular time for high school students and their families to explore campuses. The weather is beautiful, high schools are on break, and
Announcing our Early Admissions Results for the Class of 2026
As the last early application decisions are released, we wanted to share the trends we are seeing as well as our students’ success. Trends during the 2025-2026 Admissions Cycle
Was your early application deferred? If so, it’s time to send a compelling letter of continued interest.
Having your early action or early decision application deferred is not what anyone hopes for. However, it doesn’t mean you are out of the running. Being deferred means that the college needs more
Preparing for College, Year by Year
You’ve probably heard the expression that college applications are a marathon, not a sprint. That’s because there is so much work that goes into applying
How to Write About Academic Challenges in the Additional Information Section
The additional information section is such a small (optional) portion of the college application, and yet still, if used strategically and correctly, it’s actually one
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! This blog includes AP Macroeconomics test prep
How to Prepare for the Microeconomics Exam
Are you preparing for the AP Microeconomics Exam? If so, you’ve come to the right place! This blog, like our How to Prepare for the
Should You Take a Gap Year?
The transition from high school to college is a big deal! 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