NORTH STAR ADMISSIONS BLOG

College Admissions Advice – Is it worth visiting colleges over the summer?
Welcome to a new college admissions season! Rising seniors, it’s finally time to start working on your applications. Rising juniors, this is an important summer – stay tuned for guidance about how to make the most of it! This year, in addition to offering concrete...

True or False: Are you falling for these Business School Application Myths?
Are you gearing up for Round 1 Applications? If so, you might be trying to sort through all of the MBA admissions “advice” swirling around. Do you know whether these business school application myths are true or false? True or False: You Can’t Get in With Low Grades...

Invited To a Business School Interview? Here’s What It Means.
Happy 2025! It’s January, and many round 2 applicants are waiting for business school interview invites. I am frequently asked what it means if you are offered a business school interview – and what it means if you aren’t. Business School Interview Invite = Good Sign...

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...