by Karen Marks | Oct 1, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Although these phrases and strategies may seem like a good idea, they can damage your candidacy. Avoid the following MBA application mistakes. Top Ranked School It is never a good idea to say that you want to attend a school because they are highly ranked. The...
by Karen Marks | Sep 29, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are preparing for your business school interviews, you might wonder what schools are really looking for. Why do they ask certain questions, and are there right and wrong answers? Here is the truth about what your interviewer is evaluating with these common...
by Karen Marks | Sep 11, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Why do business schools ask about your activities, and what do they expect to see? Here is advice about how to describe your extracurricular activities on your MBA applications. Think Like an Admissions Officer Admissions officers are trained to look for involved,...
by Karen Marks | Sep 10, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Confused about optional essays? If so, you are not alone. Here are some guidelines about how to use the optional MBA application essay. Be Brief. You shouldn’t tell an elaborate, personal story, or write creatively. You want to use this space judiciously, and to...
by Karen Marks | Aug 28, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
A friend of mine who graduated from Tuck a few years ago is now writing a business school recommendation for one of his associates. He asked me how to really convey his genuine support for the candidate, which is an excellent question. Here are my suggestions, which...
