by Karen Marks | Feb 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
If you are a high school junior (or the parent of one), it’s time to get serious about college applications. Here are the most important areas to address: Standardized Testing Juniors recently received their PSAT results. These scores can help you decide whether to...
by Karen Marks | Feb 4, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Hello North Star blog readers. I am in the midst of selecting candidates for the second Sirius group admissions consulting program, designed to help first generation college graduates get into business school. I wanted to share this blog about what it’s like to...
by Karen Marks | Feb 3, 2016 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
What Ivy League Admissions Officers Want You to Know Have you ever listened to an Ivy League Admissions presentation, wondering what the presenters were really trying to tell you about how to get into college? As a former Dartmouth Admissions Officer, I can help...
by Karen Marks | Jan 8, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Happy New Year! Are you planning to apply to business school? Here are my predictions about 2016-2017 MBA admissions trends. Women For the last few years the top schools have been VERY aggressive about admitting qualified women. I expect this trend to continue, so if...
by Karen Marks | Jan 6, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Yale, Kellogg and other top business schools are now asking applicants to complete a brief video response. This can seem stressful, but is actually a great opportunity for you to personalize your candidacy. Here are tips to help you excel in MBA video essays: Control...
