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How to Shine in MBA Video Essays
Yale, Kellogg and other top business schools are now asking applicants to complete a brief video response. This can seem stressful, but is actually a great opportunity for you to personalize your candidacy. Here are tips to help you excel in MBA video essays: Control...
A Successful MBA Reapplicant!
Hello North Star Blog readers! I am delighted to share an inspirational update from one of our guest contributors, a very successful MBA reapplicant who was recently admitted to Kellogg, Darden, Duke and Johnson - after being denied at multiple schools last year. It's...
What it’s Really Like to be a Student at a Top MBA Program
Hello North Star blog readers! Many of you are in the midst of the business school application process, or thinking about applying. Are you curious about what it's like to be a student at a top MBA program? Here is some insight from a friend of mine who is a first...
Social Media and MBA Applications
Have you checked out your social media profile? If not, you really should – your online footprint can impact your business school candidacy, both positively and negatively. Here is information about the relationship between social media and MBA applications....
Networking Mistakes
If you are applying to business school you have probably heard that it’s important to network. Done properly, it can be very helpful to connect with current students, alums and administrators. However, I have also seen applicants make networking mistakes that have...
Waiting For MBA Decisions
Are you waiting to hear back from business schools? Whether you are waiting for MBA decisions or interview invitations, it’s hard. Here are some glimpses into what’s going on behind the scenes, and tips to help you survive. Don’t read the forums. I know it’s tempting,...
Wondering How to Get Into Top Colleges and MBA Programs?
North Star turns three next week, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has collaborated along the way. I truly appreciate your trust, guidance and support. I have also been reflecting on why my clients get into top colleges and MBA programs. (98% of my...
The truth about open MBA interviews
Tuck’s open interview registration is live, and I am getting lots of questions about open MBA interviews. Is it really necessary to initiate an on campus interview at schools that allow applicants to do so? The brief answer: Yes, especially if you are a domestic...
Mentoring First Generation College Applicants
Hello North Star blog readers! Today I am happy to share Kyron’s blog about mentoring first generation college applicants, which is inspirational on many levels. In addition to being proud to know Kyron, I am also proud to support Walter by donating my help with his...
A Business School Re-Applicant Shares His Story
I am happy to introduce you to SY, another North Star client who has generously offered to share his experience. As a business school re-applicant, and also as an international student and a first generation college graduate, SY has a tremendously valuable...