NORTH STAR ADMISSIONS BLOG
Don’t Sabotage Your MBA Applications!
Are you putting the finishing touches on your materials? Don’t sabotage your MBA applications– avoid these mistakes. Rewriting Everything Ideally, your essays were thoughtfully planned, as part of a broader strategy, and have been done for weeks. One of the most...
Waiting for Early College Application Decisions? Here’s What to Expect.
If you are waiting for early college application decisions, this is a nerve-wracking week. (Most decisions will be released by December 20th.) Wondering what’s next? Logistics: Be sure to check your email, and your portal. Schools generally give you at least a little...
Working On a Last-Minute MBA Application? Read this first.
It’s time to focus, people! There are approximately 6 weeks before round 2 MBA applications are due. There is still time to write and submit great business school applications, but not if you make these common errors. Failure to Plan Ahead Especially if you’re...
Are you Crowdsourcing your MBA Applications?
I understand the temptation to seek advice. Applying to business school is a high stakes proposition. Nevertheless, crowdsourcing your MBA applications is almost always a mistake. It Can Dilute Your Voice. The best essays sound like you. Not like your mom, ChatGPT, or...
Do Business Schools Care About Demonstrated Interest?
Recently, I have been asked whether or not business schools care about demonstrated interest. The short answer is that yes, many MBA programs do in fact care about demonstrated interest. Here is what you need to know: What is demonstrated interest? Demonstrated...
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...