College Admissions
Thinking about a College Transfer?
The college transition isn’t always easy. Sometimes it takes a few weeks to adjust. Other times, students may question whether they made the right choice:
October 19, 2026
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The college transition isn’t always easy. Sometimes it takes a few weeks to adjust. Other times, students may question whether they made the right choice:
Has your senior reviewed all the major parts of their college application? Finished the main personal statement? Check. Transcript requested? Check. Letter of recommendation? Ready
As the academic year comes to a close, it’s a good time to look back and celebrate our students’ successes. The Marks Education counseling team
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