by Karen Marks | Nov 7, 2013 | College Admissions, General Admissions
For a parent, one of the most challenging parts of the college application process can be figuring out the appropriate level of involvement. Should you micromanage every part of your high school senior’s college search, from scheduling testing and college visits to...
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 | Apr 17, 2013 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you’re a high school junior, you may be visiting college campuses this spring to get a head start on the fall application season. In addition to exploring schools, you should consider drafting your Common Application essay now. The 2013-2014 questions are...
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...
by Karen Marks | Dec 26, 2012 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions
The big moment is finally here – decision release day. After all of your hard work, you will finally know whether or not you have been admitted. For most candidates, this is indeed the case, and you will have a definitive answer. However, a small percentage of...
