Marketing-U

Services

Marketing-U successfully guides students and their families through the college admission process. Our professional consultants offer proven strategies to help maximize your chances of getting into your top choice schools. We assist you with education planning, school selection and application strategy.

In order to be successful, you need to plan and develop your admissions portfolios and "brag sheets" well before submitting them to actual admissions committees. We will advise you on the strengths and weaknesses of your applications, then work with you to prepare the most compelling admissions materials you are capable of submitting.

Marketing-U advises applicants of all abilities, always sensitive to the pressures and time demands of the admissions process. While developing individual admissions strategies for undergraduate applicants, we counsel students in a caring way. Our goal is to help students grow emotionally, intellectually and professionally.

Above all, we provide the extra support that can make such a big difference during a challenging period for families who want the best for their children.

We offer:

  • Individualized support for all our clients
  • Assessments of interests and experiences to help narrow down the colleges that will provide the right fit
  • In-depth personal interview to identify your Personal Wow Factor™
  • Essay-writing strategy and assistance
  • Time management tools and timelines
  • Monitoring of the application progress
  • Recommendations of extracurricular activities that will help differentiate applicants
  • A consistent and caring "sounding board" for concerns and questions about the college application process
  • An effective way to reduce anxiety and enhance family relationships during a very stressful time

We help you to:

  • Find the right academic program and campus environment
  • Create a personalized list of colleges - from "dream schools" to "no problem" - that suit your needs, interests and qualifications
  • Set a manageable schedule ensuring you save time and meet application deadlines
  • Maximize your odds of being accepted by your top-choice schools
  • Use the early decision and early action processes strategically to increase your odds of acceptance
  • Develop admissions themes for your application essays and a comprehensive "brag sheet" that make the strongest possible case for you
  • Present yourself in a way that highlights your strengths and makes your application memorable
  • Write powerful essays and personal statements emphasizing your unique personality, while avoiding topics that are "red flags" to admissions readers
  • Present extracurricular and academic activities in ways that showcase your unique qualifications
  • Request letters of recommendation from the best sources available