NORTH STAR ADMISSIONS BLOG
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....
Ace the Supplemental Essays: “Why Us?”
Ace the Supplemental Essays: “Why Us?” On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next six weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about...
College Application Tips: #4 – The Core Common Application Essay.
The Common Application Essay On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next seven weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous tips about...
The Common Application’s Activity and Honors Sections
Confused about the common application's activity and honors sections? On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next eight weeks I will share college application tips that will make the whole process run...