For Institutions

Today a high school's success is measured by that school's ability to place students in selective and highly selective colleges and universities. Competitive high schools invest in teachers, curriculum, facilities, and support programs, but a high school's excellence is judged by the college outcomes of its graduates.

Marr Education International works with international high schools and organizations to develop their own college counseling programs. By importing best practices in international admission counseling, schools enhance their ability to effectively support students' international aspirations.

In his time as an international admission dean, Marr witnessed the increasing sophistication of top high schools in supporting their students' college applications. 1:1 counseling, strategic college list building, essay support, test prep, recommendation letter support are required to foster optimal outcomes.

My primary focus is working with international high schools to develop college guidance programs and college-going culture. I combine distance-based consultation and on-site intensive work with staff, faculty, and students. I train and partner with college guidance teams to help them effectively support students. I offer:

  • Expert ongoing collaboration with college guidance teams
  • College guidance program development
  • Trainings and workshops
      • The current admission landscape at US colleges and universities
      • Understanding the selection process at highly selective colleges and universities
      • Managing parents' expectations
  • Faculty support
      • Effective advocacy for international students. Recommendation letter training
  • Work with students
      • Navigating the admission process for selective US colleges and universities
      • Creating a personalized college list
      • College interview preparation and strategies
      • Essay composition and revision


In addition, I partner with select high schools and organizations to help:

  • Recruit international students
  • Expand international presence and build international pipeline
  • Diversify international pool of applicants
  • Devise and execute international enrollment strategy
  • Implement English language proficiency standards
  • Conduct admission interviews
  • Evaluate candidates for admission