
Why Test Scores Matter for Admissions
Bottom line: while standardized tests are not the only factor in college admissions, they do matter a lot. The more selective the university, the more they matter.

Bottom line: while standardized tests are not the only factor in college admissions, they do matter a lot. The more selective the university, the more they matter.

Why hire an educational consultant? Because you get personalized attention, alleviate stress, gain a competitive edge, eliminate confusion, and (best of all) you can SAVE MONEY!

Planning an effective, fruitful gap year can seem like an impossible task, but it’s easier than you think!

In this guest post, Colin Smith, a Harvard College junior, shares his experiences in taking a gap year between high school and college.

It can be tough to figure out how to demonstrate your character in an essay. Mark gives some tips.

Have you ever had a closely-held belief challenged? Mark gives you some ideas on how to write about it.

You know all about being a teenager, but how do you write about it? Mark gives some tips.

How should you address the “topic of your choice” essay on the Coalition college application? Mark offers some tips.

Mark reflects on whether kids today are smarter and more talented than Ivy League applicants of the past. His answer: no.