by Karen Marks | Jun 24, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, General Admissions
Welcome to week 2 of my college admissions advice column! Today, I will answer one of the most common questions that I get this time of year: “What college admissions trends are you seeing?” Tests are back. Although the majority of schools are still (technically) test...
by Karen Marks | Jun 18, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, international, scholarships
This is an exciting time in the admissions world, as business schools unveil their 2025/2026 applications. Here are my MBA application predictions for the upcoming cycle. Increased Application Volume (or not!) You might have noticed that the global economy isn’t super...
by Karen Marks | Jun 13, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college application tips, college visits, General Admissions
Welcome to a new college admissions season! Rising seniors, it’s finally time to start working on your applications. Rising juniors, this is an important summer – stay tuned for guidance about how to make the most of it! This year, in addition to offering concrete...
by Karen Marks | Jun 10, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Are you gearing up for Round 1 Applications? If so, you might be trying to sort through all of the MBA admissions “advice” swirling around. Do you know whether these business school application myths are true or false? True or False: You Can’t Get in With Low Grades...
by Karen Marks | Dec 11, 2024 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Currently, many of you are putting the finishing touches on your Round 2 applications. Ideally, you have been working on your materials for months. However, if you find yourself applying to business school last minute, it’s especially important to prioritize your...
by Karen Marks | Nov 1, 2024 | College Admissions, college application tips, common application form, financial aid, General Admissions, scholarships, Uncategorized
College Application Tips: What to do After You Submit Your College Applications On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. Leading up to this deadline, I have been sharing college application tips to help the whole...
