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Dealing With College Rejection Letters

March 30, 2015

Mark’s professional advice is feature on SafeBee in an article regarding the sting of college rejection letters.

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Are Ivy League Admissions a Sham?

March 20, 2015

Mark comments on a recent anonymously-written exposé of the Harvard alumni interview process.

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College Admissions Expert Speaks About Early Decision

September 22, 2014

Mark advises students to consider a college carefully before applying early decision.

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Educational Consultant on Choosing a Major in the United States

July 30, 2014

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

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The Dark Underside of Community Service in the Quest for College Admission

April 22, 2014

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.

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Bad Grades Can Still Get You Into College–At a Price

April 21, 2014

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.”

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The Ups and Downs of Ivy League Admissions

April 14, 2014

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?

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Rejected at Harvard, Stanford, MIT, Princeton & Yale? Happy April!

April 11, 2014

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.

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Denver College Admission Expert Quoted in Money Magazine

April 9, 2014

Great College Advice is quoted in Money Magazine about the nightmare of getting into your dream college, only to discover you cannot afford it.

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After the College Admissions Interview– Building A Positive Impression

December 13, 2013

In the final post in a series on nailing the college admissions interview, an educational consultant explains how to follow up with the admissions office.

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Make a Good Impression In Your College Admissions Interview

December 10, 2013

As part of a continuing series on nailing the college admissions interview, Mark offers some tips on how to make a good impression.

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Your Objectives for the College Admissions Interview

December 9, 2013

Mark continues his tips on how to nail the college admission interview by explaining the student’s objective in preparing for admission.

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