“Do you have questions for me?” It seems so innocent and benign, but this can actually be the hardest MBA interview question for many people to answer. The wrong response can completely undermine the great impression that you made throughout the interview. Even more alarming, many people don’t even know [...]
Being invited for a business school interview is exciting and nerve wracking, and usually leads to intense preparation. In addition to practicing responses to core questions, refreshing your school research and reviewing your application, what else should you do to get ready? Understand Your Candidacy. Presumably, at this point you [...]
Not getting the results you want? Late to the application process? If so, you might be considering submitting a third round MBA application. Here are some dynamics to think about before you apply – and some realities that the admissions office won’t tell you. It’s super hard to get in. [...]
Happy New Year! Are you planning to apply to business school? Here are my predictions about 2018-2019 MBA admissions trends. More Targeted School Lists Increasingly, I hear from my clients that they are only interested in a small number of highly selective schools. I expect this pattern to continue, which [...]
If you are applying to business school, you have already discovered that there is a lot of confusing and conflicting information out there. As a former Associate Director of Admissions at Tuck and the Founder of North Star, I am happy to help sort through the misinformation and answer your [...]
Planning to submit round 2 MBA applications? Whether you aren’t getting the results you wanted in round 1 or this was always part of the plan, these tips will help you succeed. This is the biggest round – plan ahead. Most people wind up applying in January, which means that [...]
I have worked with a lot of business school applicants since founding North Star in 2012, and during my years at Dartmouth. Sometimes the best guidance is hard for people to hear. Nevertheless, if any of this MBA admissions advice sounds familiar please consider listening. You need to retake your [...]
It’s an honor to be asked to write business school recommendations, and also a big responsibility. Taking these steps will help you get great results, and also shows your recommenders that you appreciate their support. Get organized. Create a document with a list of all the schools you are applying [...]
Business school applications are hard enough – why complicate the process more than you need to? Plus, if any of these strategies sound familiar you may actually be hurting your chances of admission. Different brands for each school. Please don’t modify your core candidacy in order to align with what [...]
I frequently talk to people who will be applying to business school in a few years, and who want to get a head start on the process. This type of planning bodes well for their business school success! There are several concrete steps that can help you get ready. Get [...]
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