It’s Not Just College,
It’s Your Future Success
Choose An Expert Today: Marrs
100%
MARRS Students Get Into 1 Of Their Top 3 Schools
85%
MARRS Students Are Awarded A Minimum Of $100,000 In Scholarship
95%
MARRS Students Graduate With NO Student Debt
Why MARRS Is The RIGHT Choice
Marrs is the EXPERT in advising students in the DFW area. With 20+ years of experience, Marrs works with students from different demographics, varying levels of achievements, and a vast spectrum of goals.
Marrs typically visits 15 -25 college campuses each year to assess the campus culture, as well as to learn what colleges are looking for in their applicants today. FIT is the most important component in identifying the best colleges for each student.
What a student does while in college, not where the student attends, dictates a student's future SUCCESS.
Initial Consultation
Our expert will meet with you to assess your needs, expectations, and desires for college.
Strategic Plan
Marrs will create a personalized custom plan relevant to the specific year you will be attending college.
Execution
Marrs will help you navigate through the process of selecting, applying, and making sure you apply for merit aid.
Marrs Colleges
Where Marrs Students Have Been Accepted
What People Have To Say About Marrs
“Marrs was perfect for me and my family - we used Catherine for 4 of our kids. Each child got accepted to their first choice - the school of their dreams. It is a game of inches out there, I am certain that the Marrs program was THE difference-maker for each one of our kids. The service and program is highly personalized. And it helps avoid procrastination based on key milestones. Highly recommended!”
What People Have To Say About Marrs
“College admission is not what it used to be. Without a clear road map and strategic plan, my son would have certainly missed important steps in applying for college. Catherine genuinely cares about her students. I know she will be valuable resource for my son (and his younger siblings) for years to come.”
What People Have To Say About Marrs
“Catherine Marrs is BY FAR one of the kindest and most helpful advisors I have ever met. She takes care of you and, no matter what, will help you succeed and get to the college you desire. She helped me get into all the colleges I admired AND helped me get scholarships. Not only is she your advisor but she also becomes a life long friend. I would 10/10 recommend her.”
What People Have To Say About Marrs
“We really appreciate your work/guidance throughout the process. It helped to properly set Megan’s expectations and saved me and Megan from a lot of unnecessary angst.”
Find The Right
College Today
With Marrs
When Should You Start College Planning?
As you enter high school! This is how Marrs can help students of all ages.
Freshman
Develop a custom-tailored 4-year high school plan
Tailor the plan specifically to the student's interests and goals
Ensure community service and leadership opportunities are planned
Improve time management and study skills
Junior
Tweak the custom strategic plan
Ensure strong curriculum
Finalize College Visit Schedule
Complete standardized testing
Finalize resume
Continue to research colleges
Ensure leadership opportunities are pursued
Finalize college list by the end of the school year
Participate in a shadowing experience
Maintain community service
Sophomore
Fine-tune the strategic plan for balance: academics and extracurriculars
Review the curriculum in your Four-Year
Academic Plan to ensure it challenges the student
Develop a standardized testing strategy
Create a prospective college list
Introduce shadowing and internship options
Senior
Finalize and submit college applications by mid-November
Submit FAFSA and CSS profile within 45 days of availability
Maintain high academic performance
Submit scholarship applications and essays by
December 15th through January 15th
Arrange interviews with colleges (where available)
Visit the top 3 schools offering admission in April
Commit to the selected College by April 25th
Decline acceptance from other schools