by Karen Marks | Mar 30, 2017 | College Admissions, General Admissions
Today is a big day in the college admissions world – it’s Ivy release day. If you are a high school sophomore or junior, or the parent of one, you are likely paying great attention to the results. Getting into the optimal college requires starting early, and creating...
by Karen Marks | Mar 23, 2017 | College Admissions, General Admissions
In addition to being a former Dartmouth admissions officer and the founder of North Star admissions consulting, I am also the parent of three kids. My oldest is a senior in high school, and this year I helped her get in early decision to her first choice Ivy League...
by Karen Marks | Feb 3, 2016 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
What Ivy League Admissions Officers Want You to Know Have you ever listened to an Ivy League Admissions presentation, wondering what the presenters were really trying to tell you about how to get into college? As a former Dartmouth Admissions Officer, I can help...
by Karen Marks | Sep 9, 2015 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
North Star turns three next week, and I am incredibly grateful to everyone who has collaborated along the way. I truly appreciate your trust, guidance and support. I have also been reflecting on why my clients get into top colleges and MBA programs. (98% of my...
by Karen Marks | Jul 28, 2015 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions
I firmly believe that reading other people’s essays before writing your own is a huge, detrimental mistake. Here are three reasons why I never give my clients templates or sample college or MBA application essays: You need to find your own voice. The essays are...
by Karen Marks | May 28, 2015 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Although the common application doesn’t open until August 1st, we already know that there will be changes, both logistically and in terms of content. Here is what rising seniors need to know about the 2015 common application: There are new essay prompts. (New...
