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...
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...
