College Decisions
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
March 26, 2026
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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
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
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
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
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,
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,
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
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
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
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