Ivery Marquez

Admission Counselor

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Lehigh University Class of 2023
Major: English and Sociology, Minor in Theatre
Email: ivery.marquez@pepperdine.edu
Phone: (310) 506-4392

Favorite Spot on Campus

I love the Lighthouse Patio because it reminds me of the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101! It’s also a great spot for really delicious sandwiches.

Tips for Applying

Top 3 recommendations for applying

1. Be your own advocate, we want to hear from you! So reach out whenever you have a question or if you just want to say hi.
2. Our job is to get to know you, so share with us any important information that you think is relevant for us to know.
3. If you have the opportunity to visit, come check out our campus so you can feel if it’s the best fit for you. If not, check out all our social media, our virtual events, and videos online.

Advice for essays and supplemental question

Write about an important story or moment in your life that reflects who you are today and how that influences your college journey on who you want to become. Many times students worry about how their essay sounds but what is most important is that by the end of the essay we can get a better sense of who you are.

Other General Advice

Be yourself, breathe, and know that you’ll find the right college for you.

Working in the Office of Admission

My favorite aspect about working in the Office of Admission

It is an honor to work at Pepperdine. Our team is dedicated, full of life, and always here to provide support. As a first generation college graduate, I understand how scary the college admissions process can be. I love supporting students and their families any way I can.