by Karen Marks | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
There is a lot of information out there about MBA admissions. Unfortunately, much of it is wrong! Don’t fall for these dangerous MBA admissions myths: Don’t apply in the first round. Have you heard that it’s better to wait and apply in a later round, because the...
by Karen Marks | Jul 4, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Asking for a recommendation is stressful. You are making yourself vulnerable and possibly learning what people really think of you. The news isn’t always good, but it’s crucial to pay attention to what your potential business school recommender is actually...
by Karen Marks | Jun 1, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
You know that you need to be strategic when describing your work experience in MBA applications. Admissions Officers use criteria that may surprise you. Seniority & Responsibility To assess your level of seniority the committee looks for concrete indicators that...
by Karen Marks | May 25, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
What do you want to do after you graduate from business school? Surprisingly, many applicants are initially stumped by this question. I help North Star clients figure out and articulate what they really want to do by guiding them through an introspective process....
by Karen Marks | Apr 28, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Do you want to know why you were really rejected from a top MBA program, despite having great grades from an elite college, strong test scores and impressive employment? As a former Tuck admissions officer and an experienced admissions consultant, I can tell you that...
