Membership in another organizations is not required. MARS offers PPA Membership information at the school for those interested in joining the National Association.

No. Membership in another organizations is not required. MARS offers PPA Membership information at the school for those interested in joining the National Association. Attendees at a MARS conference, who are members of PPA, qualify for two Merits from PPA toward their degree program. You will also receive a Certificate of Achievement from MARS upon completion. 

MARS convenes at the HYATT PLACE, in Dewey Beach, DE Check it out!

Yes. auto travel is a breeze using most major highways. You can also connect using the Cape May-Lewes Ferry. For those flying in from afar, landing at Philadelphia International Airport is perfect. And once you arrive at the airport, for a nominal fee, MARS students are offered shuttle service to and from the airport and hotel, both on arrival and departure. MARS makes it easy for you to ‘get to class’.

MARS does not offer a commuter discount or “classes only” option. Our program is designed as a full immersion experience, with all-inclusive tuition. This not only covers your classes and meals for the week, but also includes a variety of special school-wide events and social functions before and after class time, that further enrich your education and overall experience at MARS – something you truly don’t want to miss!

MARS may appear to be more expensive, but remember, it is a no-worries, all-inclusive price. Not only do you get your instruction for the week, but your hotel room at a seaside resort is included. And your meals are also part of the deal. And if all that’s not enough, also included are all social events and after-hours programs PLUS parties and the opportunity to win thousands of dollars in prizes. If you add it all up, you’ll see that the MARS total package is an UNBEATABLE value, and ACTUALLY less expensive than other schools compared to what you get.

With our event, we make it real easy.
All you have to do is register and show up. We take care of the rest for you!
See the full list of everything that’s included, click HERE

A minimum deposit of $325.00 is required when you register, and we accept checks and all major credit cards. U.S. FUNDS ONLY! You can pay in full with your registration, or you can take advantage of the MARS EASY-PAY PLAN, featuring low, monthly auto payments (see online registration form for details). A $4 monthly service fee will apply to all auto-payments. Final payment, or payment in full, is due no later than April 1. Payments received after April 1 are subject to a $50.00 late fee. Returned checks will be subject to a $35.00 service fee. Rejected, expired, or un-updated credit/debit card info, resulting in declined auto payments, are subject to an $8 administration fee per occurrence, and/or may result in termination of discounts (if applicable). Confirmation notification and a statement of the balance due (if any), will be forwarded by the registrar. Deposits, Credit card processing fees, and penalty charges are not refundable.

You can read all about it HERE

Deadline to register is March 29 with payment in full due no later than April 1. Registrations taken on or after April 1, are non-refundable, and may be subject to class availability and/or single room upgrade charge.

Class sizes at MARS typically average between 11-18 students. However, classes may run with fewer or more students at the instructor’s discretion. All classes are capped at a maximum of 30 students.

You will spend the entire week with one instructor. MARS is an ‘immersion’ school, which is best to optimize learning. Optional after-hours mini-lectures by other instructors are FREE and open to all students.

Because class size is limited, your first choice may be filled to capacity. Or, on rare occasions, if your first choice instructor cannot attend, you will automatically be assigned to your second choice.

Go to the COURSES page, and find your instructor. Click the arrow to read more.

One ‘courtesy’ class change is allowed up until February 28. After that, any additional changes will be subject to administration fees, which will vary depending on when the change is made.

Yes. The benefit here is that you can ‘take home your progress’ so you can easily review what you’ve accomplished.

ABSOLUTELY! The more the merrier. There are several options for them — from just relaxing and enjoying the beaches, hotel pool, and shopping, to partaking in all extracurricular activities and meals. Additional fees will apply, but it’s definitely worth it!

Yes, MARS will be happy to choose a roommate for you.

Yes, if you sign up early enough. A limited number of single rooms are available for the week for an additional fee.

Conditionally, YES.
Student/Attendee rooming change requests can be made up until March 1. Requests after March 1, but before March 15, will incur a $100 administrative fee. No room changes can be made after March 15. If you are registered as double occupancy, and insist upon a single room after March 15, based on hotel’s availability, you will be charged the $425 single room charge PLUS a $425 administration fee.

If you are traveling by air, you will fly in to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).
You can rent a car at the airport and make the approximate 2 hour drive yourself, OR you can sit back and relax, and take advantage of the MARS airport limo transportation. The cost is only $375 pp round trip and INCLUDES all tolls, gas, luggage fees and gratuities! To take advantage of this offer, complete the TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION and PAYMENT page.

Conditionally, Yes. But class attendance every day, starting on Monday, is mandatory to qualify for your PPA Merits and Continuing Educational Units (CEU).

Classes “officially” begin at 8:00 am on Monday morning.
Hotel check-in and class registration take place on Sunday afternoon,
and students will meet in their classroom with their instructor that evening following dinner.

Look for information on the SCHEDULE page

Yes! MARS offers full and partial scholarships based on eligibility requirements, PLUS other ways to earn money toward the education.
Read more about them on our FINANCIAL AID page.