by Karen Marks | Oct 16, 2013 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
MBA applicants understand that they need to highlight their strengths in their essays. It can be harder to know how to handle essay questions about failure. Below, I offer 5 tips to help you respond to MBA essays about failure, challenge, adversity and setbacks. Here...
by Karen Marks | Aug 13, 2013 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Business schools are grooming the world’s future business leaders, so they want to admit candidates who demonstrate leadership skills and team-building experience. To elicit this information from candidates, business schools will typically address the issue in an...
by Karen Marks | Jul 19, 2013 | Business School Admissions
What is your career goal and why do you need an MBA to achieve it? Your response to the classic “goal essay” question on your business school application is a key factor in the admissions committee’s evaluation of your candidacy. It is essential that you develop an...
by Karen Marks | May 23, 2013 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
The MBA recommendation letter is one of the most misunderstood components of the application process. Misconceptions often lead candidates in the wrong direction. To effectively leverage the recommendation letter, follow these guidelines: 1. Select an individual who...
by Karen Marks | Feb 22, 2013 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions
Now is the perfect time to start crafting an outstanding application for the class of 2016 (business school) or 2018 (college). Starting now will enable you to take all the necessary steps to gain admission to the best possible program. Schools review your...
by Karen Marks | Jan 25, 2013 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions
Would it surprise you to know that admissions offices regularly Google candidates? They look at everything from your Facebook page to your LinkedIn profile to news articles. Some business schools even run background checks on admitted students. Some of the information...
