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"Do You Need a Private College Counselor?" Akil Bello asks a big question.
8 independent college counselors offer perspective on why you might or might not choose to work with someone like us!
Mark Moody
5 days ago3 min read
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Why Elite Colleges Are Still Accepting Students From Their Waitlists: MSquared in "Town & Country"
2025 has been a fascinating admission year, and one fraught with anxiety and pressure for college admission deans, as well as students...
Mark Moody
Aug 61 min read
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Don't pay for a Common App Guide!
I am seeing ads lately for subscription services or downloads of step-by-step Common App guides to get you subscribed to be sold more...
Mark Moody
Jun 101 min read
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Spring 2025 Newsletter
My May 1 Newsletter is out to subscribers! Click through the image below to read my seasonal message and find a whole lot of great...
Mark Moody
May 31 min read
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AI Prompt Engineering for College and Career Exploration
Using AI prompt engineering, students can enhance their college search through interactive, guided conversations. The alternating...
Mark Moody
May 14 min read
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About Independent College Counselors, and About Me
How my 25 years of experience distinguish me in an unregulated profession.
Mark Moody
Apr 305 min read
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MSquared College Counseling class of 2025 matriculations!
I had so much fun guiding my class of 2025 and helping them tell their stories! Here's the official matriculation list for these...
Mark Moody
Apr 291 min read
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More about me: Value
One more thing: The Value Proposition I aim for transparency and rationality in my pricing. Â You can find my current package offerings...
Mark Moody
Apr 13 min read
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MSquared Class of 2025 Offers!
I have had a lot of fun working with my current class of seniors. It is my first fully enrolled cohort of students since I launched my...
Mark Moody
Mar 172 min read
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Summer Program Search Resources
Here are a few resources for finding summer programs. I'll update as more come my way!
Mark Moody
Nov 20, 20241 min read
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After You Submit Applications...
From my insta... next steps after you send off those applications!
Mark Moody
Nov 19, 20241 min read
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Before you hit "submit" on those applications...
Last-minute tips to send those applications off with confidence!
Mark Moody
Oct 30, 20241 min read
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Washington Post: College rankings are leaving out the most important factor
Do prestige and selectivity equal great undergraduate teaching?
Mark Moody
Oct 11, 20242 min read
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Preview a College Kickstart Report
College Kickstart is a web-based platform that can help students, families and counselors in the stages of shaping and finalizing a...
Mark Moody
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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From NYT: "Careerism Is Ruining College"
"It’s called pre-professional pressure..."
Mark Moody
Sep 24, 20243 min read
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"After Decades of Competitive Admissions, Getting into College Has Finally Become Easier"
It might actually be *easier* to get into college than it was 10 years ago, despite the online panic.
Mark Moody
Sep 17, 20242 min read
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Perfect bottom-line essay insight from a Dean
Rick Clark of Georgia Tech is a source of lots of great college admission advice. In this piece for Grown & Flown, he cuts right to the...
Mark Moody
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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UC Admission Stats for 2024
College Kickstart has compiled and published the University of California system admit rates for 2024. At the link, you can break down...
Mark Moody
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Compass Guide Update! The best information about SAT and ACT today.
The gold standard in SAT/ ACT college admission testing advice.
Mark Moody
Sep 6, 20241 min read
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On Selectivity, Magical Thinking, and Sunny Campuses
Human nature and probability.
Mark Moody
Sep 4, 20243 min read
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