Mark takes a quick look at the changes to the ACT writing prompts with help from his friends at ArborBridge.
Mark points to a story from Foreign Policy magazine, in which he was quoted about the new wave of Chinese students studying on American campuses.
Mark discusses the newer requirements of the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT): be prepared to understand not just how to cure your patients, but the socioeconomic context of their ailments as well.
Mark shares an article with advice for first-generation college applicants navigating the admission process.
Mark’s professional advice is feature on SafeBee in an article regarding the sting of college rejection letters.
Mark comments on a recent anonymously-written exposé of the Harvard alumni interview process.
Mark advises students to consider a college carefully before applying early decision.
Must you choose a college major before applying for university admission? Not at the University of Washington. Mark explains in this video.
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.”
