NORTH STAR ADMISSIONS BLOG
Common MBA Essay Mistakes
The Round 1 business school deadlines are fast approaching, and this cycle is shaping up to be super competitive. If you’re applying, you’re likely finalizing your essays. As you review your materials, be sure that you aren’t making these common MBA essay mistakes....
“What Are The Most Common College Essay Mistakes?”
This week, I want to talk about the most common college essay mistakes. All of these pitfalls are easily avoided if you understand the true purpose of the core common app essay – to help the schools get to know you, beyond what they can see in the rest of your...
Knowledge is Power – Leveraging College Admissions Statistics
Are you currently reviewing college admissions statistics, and trying to understand how to use the information to shape your college application strategy? Analyzed correctly, a review of college admissions statistics can help you get into your dream school. Here are a...
How to Get Into the Most Popular State Schools
Over the past several years, there has been a surge of interest in the most popular state schools. Students from all over the world – not just in-state – are applying in record numbers. (Southern schools are especially sought after at the moment.) Despite increased...
Tough Love: More College Admissions Advice You Don’t Want to Hear
If you hire me to give you college admissions advice (or if you’re reading this blog!), know that I’m on your side. I want you (or your child!) to get into the best possible school. In order to do that, we need to have real conversations. Including college admissions...
Is It Too Late to Apply to Business School Round 1?
“Is It Too Late to Apply to Business School Round 1?” Over the past few weeks, I have heard from multiple people who are wondering if it’s too late to apply to business school round 1. (The earliest deadline is HBS on September 3rd, although most of the early round...
“Should I Help My Kid With Their College Applications?”
This week’s timely college admissions question is from the parent of a rising senior: “Should I help my kid with their college applications?” I love this question. As a parent of 3 kids, all of whom have successfully applied to college, as well as a former Ivy League...
What MBA Reapplicants Need to Know – Part 2
In 2024, I wrote about how to decide whether to accept a business school offer, or to try again the following year. Today, I want to share insight from the second of two clients who decided to reapply last cycle – with amazing results. (I met both after they...
Want to Know a College Admissions Secret?
College Admissions Advice – want to know a college admissions secret? This year, in addition to offering concrete suggestions about how to maximize the common application form, I am excited to launch a general college admissions advice column. Please feel free to...
What Business School Reapplicants Need to Know – Part 1
Are you a potential business school reapplicant, wondering about your chances? In 2024, I wrote about how to decide whether to accept an MBA offer, or to try again the following year. Today, I want to share insight from the first of two clients who decided to reapply...