NORTH STAR ADMISSIONS BLOG
5 Truths About the College Wait List
Now that the dust has settled on an ultra-competitive college admissions season, many families have questions about how the college wait list works. If you are considering accepting a spot, here are some things that you should know about the college wait list process....
Are You an Entrepreneur Applying to Business School?
If you are an entrepreneur applying to business school, you might have questions about how to navigate the application process. Here are some strategies that will help you optimize your candidacy. Make sure that your resume is extra clear. It can be challenging for...
Are You Ready For An MBA?
Done right, the business school application process is demanding. In addition to being at the right place in your career, you need to be focused, honest with yourself, open to feedback and wiling to prioritize. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you might not...
Do Business School Rankings Matter?
Applying to business school? Whether you are just starting to research programs or deciding between offers, you are likely looking at business school rankings. What do these rankings really tell us? How much should they influence your decisions? Below are three...
MBA Application Trends
As we start to look towards next year, it’s useful to discuss recent MBA application trends. Leverage these insights to optimize your business school applications. Apply Early Applying as early as possible is becoming more advantageous every year. This trend isn’t...
After You Submit Your MBA Application
If you recently applied to business school, you are probably wondering what’s happening behind the scenes with your MBA application. Here is advice about what to do while you wait. Interview invites are often staggered. Please don’t read too much into it if you aren’t...
How to Calm Your MBA Interview Nerves
Being invited for an MBA interview is great validation that that the admissions committee is interested in you. For schools that offer open interviews, it’s your chance to persuade the school that you are a strong candidate. The stakes are high - and even the most...
Five Critical College Application Tasks for Juniors
If you are applying to college next year, it’s time to get serious about the application process. Here are five critical college application tasks for juniors: Figure out a testing plan. Ideally, you want to be done with your core standardized testing (ACT or SAT, and...
Applying To Business School? Don’t Forget to Network.
Clients often tell me that they are surprised by the unwritten rules surrounding MBA admissions, including the importance of building personal connections when you are applying to business school. Here are some tips that will help you network correctly: Understand Why...
College Visits – What Am I Supposed To Be Looking At?
Going on college visits? Wondering what, exactly, you are supposed to be looking at? Here are some tips that will help you gather useful information. These are suggestions that will help you frame your search – everyone will have factors that are especially important...