by Karen Marks | Nov 14, 2013 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
At first glance, Wharton’s group interview may seem unlike any other MBA interview. However, despite the different format, the same basic tenets apply. Here is specific advice about what to expect and how to shine in your Wharton interview: Your primary goal is to...
by Karen Marks | Nov 7, 2013 | College Admissions, General Admissions
For a parent, one of the most challenging parts of the college application process can be figuring out the appropriate level of involvement. Should you micromanage every part of your high school senior’s college search, from scheduling testing and college visits to...
by Karen Marks | Oct 16, 2013 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
MBA applicants understand that they need to highlight their strengths in their essays. It can be harder to know how to handle essay questions about failure. Below, I offer 5 tips to help you respond to MBA essays about failure, challenge, adversity and setbacks. Here...
by Karen Marks | Aug 13, 2013 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Business schools are grooming the world’s future business leaders, so they want to admit candidates who demonstrate leadership skills and team-building experience. To elicit this information from candidates, business schools will typically address the issue in an...
by Karen Marks | Jul 19, 2013 | Business School Admissions
What is your career goal and why do you need an MBA to achieve it? Your response to the classic “goal essay” question on your business school application is a key factor in the admissions committee’s evaluation of your candidacy. It is essential that you develop an...
