NORTH STAR ADMISSIONS BLOG
Applying to Business School Last Minute?
Currently, many of you are putting the finishing touches on your Round 2 applications. Ideally, you have been working on your materials for months. However, if you find yourself applying to business school last minute, it’s especially important to prioritize your...
Looking for Candid MBA Interview Advice?
This time of year, I am flooded with questions from people about MBA interviews. As with all aspects of the business school admissions process, there is a ton of misinformation out there. For candid MBA interview advice, read on. Yes, you need to wear a suit. Even if...
After You Submit Your College Applications
College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I have been sharing college application tips to help the whole...
College Application Tips: Final College Application Review
On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I am sharing college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about logistics, the common application...
College Application Tips: Financial Aid
Do You Understand Financial Aid? On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next two weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about logistics,...
Should you be honest in your MBA applications?
Recently, many of the questions that I have been asked are coming from applicants who are worried about aspects of their candidacy. Essentially, people are wondering if they should be honest in their MBA applications. Here are some of the most common scenarios: Should...
College Application Tips: College Interviews
On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next four weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about logistics, the common application form, the...
College Application Tips: Campus Visits Matter
Why Campus Visits Matter On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next four weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about logistics, the...
The Secret to Getting into a Top Business School
North Star recently turned 12, and in this week’s advice column I want to answer one of the big questions that I have been asked most frequently over the years: “What’s the secret to getting into a top business school?” Essentially, it all boils down to...
How to Use AI in Your College Applications
College Application Tips: How to Use AI in Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next five weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly....