NORTH STAR ADMISSIONS BLOG
Are You Ready To Submit Your Application?
Is your application as strong and polished as it can be? And how do you know that you are ready to submit your application? I suggest that you do these three things before you hit submit. Proofread. Of all the mistakes that applicants make, perhaps none is as...
The Top 5 Characteristics of Admitted Applicants
It’s been a fantastic early round for North Star clients, with 100% of college applicants and 100% of Consortium MBA clients being admitted early to their top schools. Stanford, Cornell, Dartmouth, Yale, MIT, Duke, UVA, Wharton, Kellogg, Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown,...
How to Write Persuasive School Specific Essays
Whether you are applying to college, business school or medical school you need to be able to articulate why you are interested in your target schools. Writing persuasive school specific essays takes research, organization and clarity about your overall application...
How to Create a Great Resume for Your Business School Application
Many of my clients seek help with their resumes. I am frequently asked about length and formatting, how to modify industry specific resumes for the business school application process and what type of content will impress the admissions committee. Here is background...
How to Succeed in your Wharton Group Interview
At first glance, Wharton’s group interview may seem unlike any other MBA interview. However, despite the different format, the same basic tenets apply. Here is specific advice about what to expect and how to shine in your Wharton interview: Your primary goal is to...
Navigating The College Admissions Process As A Family
For a parent, one of the most challenging parts of the college application process can be figuring out the appropriate level of involvement. Should you micromanage every part of your high school senior’s college search, from scheduling testing and college visits to...
Tips for writing about failure in your MBA essays
MBA applicants understand that they need to highlight their strengths in their essays. It can be harder to know how to handle essay questions about failure. Below, I offer 5 tips to help you respond to MBA essays about failure, challenge, adversity and setbacks. Here...
Business School Essays: Communicating Leadership
Business schools are grooming the world’s future business leaders, so they want to admit candidates who demonstrate leadership skills and team-building experience. To elicit this information from candidates, business schools will typically address the issue in an...
10 Tips For Developing A Phenomenal Business School Goals Essay
What is your career goal and why do you need an MBA to achieve it? Your response to the classic “goal essay” question on your business school application is a key factor in the admissions committee’s evaluation of your candidacy. It is essential that you develop an...
7 Tips For Securing Powerful MBA Recommendations
The MBA recommendation letter is one of the most misunderstood components of the application process. Misconceptions often lead candidates in the wrong direction. To effectively leverage the recommendation letter, follow these guidelines: 1. Select an individual who...