College Admissions
Practical guidance shaped around the student, the family, and realistic long-term goals.
- University selection
- Application strategy
- Essay review
- Scholarship search
- Honest guidance for families
Independent guidance
Educational Consulting
More than 10 years helping students and families make important education and relocation decisions with clarity, honesty, and care.
Certified by PIER and ICEF.
Markis Gardner is a certified educational consultant with more than a decade of experience supporting students and families across different countries, school systems, and educational goals.
Academic Growth & Transfer Strategy
Not every student begins at a dream university. That does not mean the goal is over.
- A personalized two- to three-year development plan
- Additional academic assignments beyond regular coursework
- English-language development where needed
- Guidance on grades, activities, and transfer readiness
- A structured path toward transferring to a stronger-fit university
Markis has used this approach with students in China who strengthened their English and academic preparation, completed additional work, and later transferred to significantly better universities.
International Education & Relocation
Support for families considering life in another country, whether the primary goal is education, a family transition, or a fresh start.
- Country, community, and school research
- School selection and enrollment
- Residency visa guidance
- Paperwork and practical planning support
- Understanding local life
- Helping families settle in
- Remote guidance or in-person support for several weeks, depending on the engagement
A clear ethical standard
Your student comes first.
I do not accept commissions from universities.
Some consultants charge families while also receiving payments from institutions. I do not steer students toward schools because of hidden compensation. If a university ever provides a commission or referral payment, I will offer that value back to the student as a scholarship or other benefit.
Make the next decision with confidence.
Schedule a conversation about admissions, transfer planning, international education, or family relocation.