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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
What colleges pay attention to on your high school transcript
It’s incredibly common to hear from colleges that they practice holistic review processes, but what does that mean when it comes to your transcript? While
Strategically Choosing Your AP Classes
Choosing your AP courses is one of the most important scheduling decisions you’ll have to make as a high school student. Unlike your standard graduation