by Karen Marks | Jun 24, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, General Admissions
Welcome to week 2 of my college admissions advice column! Today, I will answer one of the most common questions that I get this time of year: “What college admissions trends are you seeing?” Tests are back. Although the majority of schools are still (technically) test...
by Karen Marks | Jun 18, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, international, scholarships
This is an exciting time in the admissions world, as business schools unveil their 2025/2026 applications. Here are my MBA application predictions for the upcoming cycle. Increased Application Volume (or not!) You might have noticed that the global economy isn’t super...
by Karen Marks | Jun 13, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college application tips, college visits, General Admissions
Welcome to a new college admissions season! Rising seniors, it’s finally time to start working on your applications. Rising juniors, this is an important summer – stay tuned for guidance about how to make the most of it! This year, in addition to offering concrete...
by Karen Marks | Jun 10, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Are you gearing up for Round 1 Applications? If so, you might be trying to sort through all of the MBA admissions “advice” swirling around. Do you know whether these business school application myths are true or false? True or False: You Can’t Get in With Low Grades...
by Karen Marks | Jan 20, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, interviews, Uncategorized
Happy 2025! It’s January, and many round 2 applicants are waiting for business school interview invites. I am frequently asked what it means if you are offered a business school interview – and what it means if you aren’t. Business School Interview Invite = Good Sign...
by Karen Marks | Nov 20, 2024 | advice column, Business School Admissions, interviews, Uncategorized
This time of year, I am flooded with questions from people about MBA interviews. As with all aspects of the business school admissions process, there is a ton of misinformation out there. For candid MBA interview advice, read on. Yes, you need to wear a suit. Even if...
