by Karen Marks | Apr 5, 2017 | College Admissions, General Admissions
Visiting colleges is a rite of passage. Wondering what to expect and how to maximize your time? Go to the information session. Ok, I know that they can be a little dull. But I strongly suggest that you attend the information session, at least for your top choice...
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 | Mar 3, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, international, recruiting
Hello North Star Readers! Here is a guest post from a tremendously talented former client, who is now a student at Kellogg. He is from Asia, and has generously offered to share his perspective on recruiting as an international MBA student. Congratulations on your...
by Karen Marks | Jul 4, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Asking for a recommendation is stressful. You are making yourself vulnerable and possibly learning what people really think of you. The news isn’t always good, but it’s crucial to pay attention to what your potential business school recommender is actually...
by Karen Marks | Jun 1, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
You know that you need to be strategic when describing your work experience in MBA applications. Admissions Officers use criteria that may surprise you. Seniority & Responsibility To assess your level of seniority the committee looks for concrete indicators that...
