by Karen Marks | Jan 5, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Getting invited to interview at one of your top choice schools is exciting. It indicates that you are under serious consideration. However, in order to make a strong impression you need to prepare. In addition to practicing walking someone through your resume, here...
by Karen Marks | Dec 29, 2013 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Is your application as strong and polished as it can be? And how do you know that you are ready to submit your application? I suggest that you do these three things before you hit submit. Proofread. Of all the mistakes that applicants make, perhaps none is as...
by Karen Marks | Dec 22, 2013 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
It’s been a fantastic early round for North Star clients, with 100% of college applicants and 100% of Consortium MBA clients being admitted early to their top schools. Stanford, Cornell, Dartmouth, Yale, MIT, Duke, UVA, Wharton, Kellogg, Carnegie Mellon, Georgetown,...
by Karen Marks | Nov 29, 2013 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Whether you are applying to college, business school or medical school you need to be able to articulate why you are interested in your target schools. Writing persuasive school specific essays takes research, organization and clarity about your overall application...
by Karen Marks | Nov 27, 2013 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Many of my clients seek help with their resumes. I am frequently asked about length and formatting, how to modify industry specific resumes for the business school application process and what type of content will impress the admissions committee. Here is background...
by Karen Marks | Nov 14, 2013 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
At first glance, Wharton’s group interview may seem unlike any other MBA interview. However, despite the different format, the same basic tenets apply. Here is specific advice about what to expect and how to shine in your Wharton interview: Your primary goal is to...
