by Karen Marks | Oct 17, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
I have worked with a lot of business school applicants since founding North Star in 2012, and during my years at Dartmouth. Sometimes the best guidance is hard for people to hear. Nevertheless, if any of this MBA admissions advice sounds familiar please consider...
by Karen Marks | Sep 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s an honor to be asked to write business school recommendations, and also a big responsibility. Taking these steps will help you get great results, and also shows your recommenders that you appreciate their support. Get organized. Create a document with a list of...
by Karen Marks | Aug 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Business school applications are hard enough – why complicate the process more than you need to? Plus, if any of these strategies sound familiar you may actually be hurting your chances of admission. Different brands for each school. Please don’t modify your core...
by Karen Marks | Aug 8, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
I frequently talk to people who will be applying to business school in a few years, and who want to get a head start on the process. This type of planning bodes well for their business school success! There are several concrete steps that can help you get ready. Get...
by Karen Marks | Jul 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
When I was the Associate Director of Admissions for Tuck, I was often really excited about candidates who I would meet on the road or at events. We would have great conversations, and I would start to envision them as part of the Tuck community. Unfortunately, when I...
