by Karen Marks | Dec 12, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be an investment banker or a consultant in order to get into business school. In fact, if leveraged correctly, an unusual professional trajectory can be an asset. Here are tips to help you get into a top MBA program with...
by Karen Marks | Nov 3, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Are you recovering from a first round MBA rejection? Wondering what happened, and how to succeed second round? Here are some suggestions that can help you get back on track. Get objective advice. It’s easy to second-guess everything in the wake of a rejection....
by Karen Marks | Oct 16, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Poets & Quants recently interviewed me about how I help my clients win MBA scholarships. (Over the last 18 months, North Star clients have received more than 3.5 million dollars, including many full tuition awards.) I thought that this was an interesting question...
by Karen Marks | Oct 1, 2014 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Applying to college Early Action or Early Decision? Here is advice about how to write outstanding common application essays. Answer the question up front. If the reader has to wonder which question you are answering, you aren’t framing your response well enough. In...
by Karen Marks | Oct 1, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Although these phrases and strategies may seem like a good idea, they can damage your candidacy. Avoid the following MBA application mistakes. Top Ranked School It is never a good idea to say that you want to attend a school because they are highly ranked. The...
by Karen Marks | Sep 29, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are preparing for your business school interviews, you might wonder what schools are really looking for. Why do they ask certain questions, and are there right and wrong answers? Here is the truth about what your interviewer is evaluating with these common...
