by Karen Marks | Oct 17, 2024 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Recently, many of the questions that I have been asked are coming from applicants who are worried about aspects of their candidacy. Essentially, people are wondering if they should be honest in their MBA applications. Here are some of the most common scenarios: Should...
by Karen Marks | Oct 3, 2024 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions
North Star recently turned 12, and in this week’s advice column I want to answer one of the big questions that I have been asked most frequently over the years: “What’s the secret to getting into a top business school?” Essentially, it all boils down to...
by Karen Marks | Aug 5, 2024 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Poets and quants
Hello blog readers! Looking for great MBA admissions advice? I am thrilled to be joined by several of my recent clients, who are attending Wharton, Columbia and Kellogg. In this column, the first in a two-part series, we will share advice about what worked well, what...
by Karen Marks | Jul 22, 2024 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Poets and quants
Welcome to my advice column! Today, I am excited to answer common questions about admissions consultants. (These were submitted to me via Poets and Quants.) Towards that end, I am thrilled to be joined by my friend and former Colleague Amy Mitson, who is the Director...
by Karen Marks | Jul 17, 2024 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Poets and quants, scholarship
This month, I want to answer one of the questions that I am asked most frequently on intake calls: “How Can I Improve My Chances of Getting into Business School – With a Scholarship?” I get it. Business school is expensive. So is admissions consulting, and applicants...
by Karen Marks | Jul 2, 2024 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Poets and quants, Uncategorized
Hello P&Q readers, and welcome to my advice column! Interested in insider tips for your MBA applications? My name is Karen Marks, and I am the Founder and President of North Star Admissions Consulting. I have been helping people get into their dream schools since...