
Educational Consultant on Bates 1 of 5: The Senior Thesis / Capstone
Mark visits Bates College to talk about its required senior thesis and capstone projects.

Mark visits Bates College to talk about its required senior thesis and capstone projects.

An up and coming university, Elon takes care to admit students that will be a good fit.

A highly prestigious college, Duke University in North Carolina boasts top-notch academics as well as athletics.

Great College Advice explains what to expect from campus tours and universities large and small.

Mark reviews Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

When touring a college, don’t forget what you’re going there to do: study! Mark shows some different types of study spaces in the library of Seattle University.

You don’t need to be Christian — or religious at all — to attend a Jesuit school. Mark explains the expectations and requirements of these great colleges.

Must you choose a college major before applying for university admission? Not at the University of Washington.

Is community service in a developing country a good idea for improving your college application? Is it a good idea for the poor people the teens may serve? The answer may be “No” to both questions.

Students with bad grades, low GPA, and low SAT and ACT test scores can still get into college. But can they graduate? Can they get financial aid? Mark responds to an inquiry from a student who wants it “honest and straight.”

A recent post in the New York Times illustrated which Ivy League universities had more applications this past year, and which ones had fewer. Which college came out on top?

April is the month of rejection from Ivy League universities. With college acceptance rates at all time low, it’s important to keep your focus on what’s really important in life.