by Karen Marks | Aug 7, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Tuck’s open interview registration is live, and I am getting lots of questions about open MBA interviews. Is it really necessary to initiate an on campus interview at schools that allow applicants to do so? The brief answer: Yes, especially if you are a domestic...
by Karen Marks | Jul 29, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
I am happy to introduce you to SY, another North Star client who has generously offered to share his experience. As a business school re-applicant, and also as an international student and a first generation college graduate, SY has a tremendously valuable...
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 | Jun 11, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Hello North Star blog readers. I am delighted to introduce you to Kyron Banks. Kyron is a current member of my Sirius program, which is a group consulting program designed to help first generation college graduates get into business school. Kyron has very graciously...
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...
by Karen Marks | May 21, 2015 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Scores were released today for the May SAT, and many students are wondering whether to retake the exam. The SAT is changing next year and there are only a few more opportunities to take this version of the test, so it is in your best interest to make a decision now....
