NORTH STAR ADMISSIONS BLOG
The Art of the Last Minute MBA Application
Based on the phone calls and emails that I am getting this week, many of you have not completed your second round applications. Some of you haven't even started! Wondering how to prioritize and still submit a competitive last minute MBA application? Here is how to...
Waiting for admissions decisions?
Waiting for admissions decisions from business school, law school or college? The next few weeks are big, with many schools releasing their early round results. Here are some things to keep in mind. You probably aren’t going to get in everywhere. Even the very...
How To Get Into A Top MBA Program With Non-Traditional Experience
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be an investment banker or a consultant in order to get into business school. In fact, if leveraged correctly, an unusual professional trajectory can be an asset. Here are tips to help you get into a top MBA program with...
Getting In After an MBA Rejection
Are you recovering from a first round MBA rejection? Wondering what happened, and how to succeed second round? Here are some suggestions that can help you get back on track. Get objective advice. It’s easy to second-guess everything in the wake of a rejection....
Want an MBA Scholarship?
Poets & Quants recently interviewed me about how I help my clients win MBA scholarships. (Over the last 18 months, North Star clients have received more than 3.5 million dollars, including many full tuition awards.) I thought that this was an interesting question...
Tips for Outstanding Common Application Essays
Applying to college Early Action or Early Decision? Here is advice about how to write outstanding common application essays. Answer the question up front. If the reader has to wonder which question you are answering, you aren’t framing your response well enough. In...
MBA Application Mistakes You Don’t Know You’re Making
Although these phrases and strategies may seem like a good idea, they can damage your candidacy. Avoid the following MBA application mistakes. Top Ranked School It is never a good idea to say that you want to attend a school because they are highly ranked. The...
The Truth About Business School Interviews
If you are preparing for your business school interviews, you might wonder what schools are really looking for. Why do they ask certain questions, and are there right and wrong answers? Here is the truth about what your interviewer is evaluating with these common...
Describing Extracurricular Activities On Your MBA Applications
Why do business schools ask about your activities, and what do they expect to see? Here is advice about how to describe your extracurricular activities on your MBA applications. Think Like an Admissions Officer Admissions officers are trained to look for involved,...
Optional MBA Application Essays – What Schools Are Really Asking
Confused about optional essays? If so, you are not alone. Here are some guidelines about how to use the optional MBA application essay. Be Brief. You shouldn’t tell an elaborate, personal story, or write creatively. You want to use this space judiciously, and to...