NORTH STAR ADMISSIONS BLOG
An Inside Look at Recruiting as an International MBA student
Hello North Star Readers! Here is a guest post from a tremendously talented former client, who is now a student at Kellogg. He is from Asia, and has generously offered to share his perspective on recruiting as an international MBA student. Congratulations on your...
Damaging MBA Admissions Myths
There is a lot of information out there about MBA admissions. Unfortunately, much of it is wrong! Don’t fall for these dangerous MBA admissions myths: Don’t apply in the first round. Have you heard that it’s better to wait and apply in a later round, because the...
Have You Chosen the Wrong Business School Recommender?
Asking for a recommendation is stressful. You are making yourself vulnerable and possibly learning what people really think of you. The news isn’t always good, but it’s crucial to pay attention to what your potential business school recommender is actually...
How to Sell Work Experience in MBA Applications
You know that you need to be strategic when describing your work experience in MBA applications. Admissions Officers use criteria that may surprise you. Seniority & Responsibility To assess your level of seniority the committee looks for concrete indicators that...
Articulating Goals in Your Business School Applications
What do you want to do after you graduate from business school? Surprisingly, many applicants are initially stumped by this question. I help North Star clients figure out and articulate what they really want to do by guiding them through an introspective process....
Why You Were Really Rejected From a Top MBA Program
Do you want to know why you were really rejected from a top MBA program, despite having great grades from an elite college, strong test scores and impressive employment? As a former Tuck admissions officer and an experienced admissions consultant, I can tell you that...
High School Juniors: Time to Plan for College Applications
If you are a high school junior (or the parent of one), it’s time to get serious about college applications. Here are the most important areas to address: Standardized Testing Juniors recently received their PSAT results. These scores can help you decide whether to...
A Behind The Scenes Look at Admissions Consulting
Hello North Star blog readers. I am in the midst of selecting candidates for the second Sirius group admissions consulting program, designed to help first generation college graduates get into business school. I wanted to share this blog about what it’s like to...
What Ivy League Admissions Officers Want You To Know
What Ivy League Admissions Officers Want You to Know Have you ever listened to an Ivy League Admissions presentation, wondering what the presenters were really trying to tell you about how to get into college? As a former Dartmouth Admissions Officer, I can help...
2016-2017 MBA Admissions Trends
Happy New Year! Are you planning to apply to business school? Here are my predictions about 2016-2017 MBA admissions trends. Women For the last few years the top schools have been VERY aggressive about admitting qualified women. I expect this trend to continue, so if...