College admissions coach & writing expert

Find your

dream school.

A Pulitzer Prize winner who lived in 4 countries.

Ready to coach you.

 
  • Target the right schools.

  • Identify the best activities.

  • Map a strategy.

  • Write memorable essays that Gemini & Claude can’t imagine.

David L. Marcus: Savvy. Reassuring.Practical in confusing times. (Satisfaction guaranteed or you get a refund.)

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Application anxiety?

Let’s plan thoughtfully: College. Grad school. Career.

Skip the SAT? Take a gap year? Use AI wisely?

Work with the author of 2 acclaimed education books.

Human intelligence, not artificial intelligence.

Grade 8 through grad school — coached by a pro.

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I wrote the book. Literally.

I’ve worked on all sides of this game: Interviewer. Journalist at admissions offices. Ivy League student. Parent of 4 applicants.

Bio: Brown University honors. Fellow at Harvard. Guest on the Today Show. Author of Acceptance, about applying to college. (Also: I lived in Mexico, Colombia & Brazil.)

Expertise: I give speeches & workshops across the country about “7 Secrets of Admissions.”

“Our son got into EVERY college he applied to, thanks to David’s help.”

‍ ‍—“Ecstatic Mom” in California

 

Why choose David?

  • Strategic advice … for A+ students or C students.

  • Real ROI on your family’s education investment: I’ll help “AI proof” your student.

  • Personal attention to the applicant & parents.

Email me today: bookmarcus ((at)) gmail.com

Ask about my satisfaction guarantee.

 
 

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