by Karen Marks | Apr 30, 2015 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions
Are you considering working with an admissions consultant? If so, you are probably discovering that there are significant differences between firms, and wondering how to choose the best match for you. Here are three crucial questions to ask before hiring an admissions...
by Karen Marks | Mar 23, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
You have done everything right, and are weighing offers of admission and comparing scholarships. Is it possible to negotiate with business schools, and to leverage scholarships to increase funding from other programs? The short answer is yes, it is possible to...
by Karen Marks | Feb 23, 2015 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
I am frequently asked about the best summer programs for high school students. There are many great options, and while there are different factors to consider, including resources, here are recommendations to point you in the right direction. Sports Camps If your...
by Karen Marks | Feb 19, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
The graduate or business school you want to attend accepts both GMAT and GRE. Which one should you take? Well, if we assume that either test is equally acceptable to the programs to which you plan on applying, then it really comes down to your strengths and weaknesses...
by Karen Marks | Feb 13, 2015 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
You may have heard the rumors – even at the most elite schools, some students were allegedly admitted because of their affiliation, not on merit. Is this true? And should you use “connections” if you have them? If so, how? Here is what the admissions committee REALLY...
by Karen Marks | Feb 10, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Are you applying to business school in 2015? If so, are you including European MBA programs on your target list? Here are three reasons to consider applying to European programs: If you don’t want to spend two years out of the workforce. Most European MBA programs run...
