by Karen Marks | Dec 16, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, mistakes, Uncategorized
Are you putting the finishing touches on your materials? Don’t sabotage your MBA applications– avoid these mistakes. Rewriting Everything Ideally, your essays were thoughtfully planned, as part of a broader strategy, and have been done for weeks. One of the most...
by Karen Marks | Dec 10, 2025 | College Admissions, college application tips, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are waiting for early college application decisions, this is a nerve-wracking week. (Most decisions will be released by December 20th.) Wondering what’s next? Logistics: Be sure to check your email, and your portal. Schools generally give you at least a little...
by Karen Marks | Oct 20, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, mistakes, Uncategorized
I understand the temptation to seek advice. Applying to business school is a high stakes proposition. Nevertheless, crowdsourcing your MBA applications is almost always a mistake. It Can Dilute Your Voice. The best essays sound like you. Not like your mom, ChatGPT, or...
by Karen Marks | Sep 24, 2025 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Recently, I have been asked whether or not business schools care about demonstrated interest. The short answer is that yes, many MBA programs do in fact care about demonstrated interest. Here is what you need to know: What is demonstrated interest? Demonstrated...
by Karen Marks | Aug 8, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college visits, common application form, Uncategorized
Are you currently reviewing college admissions statistics, and trying to understand how to use the information to shape your college application strategy? Analyzed correctly, a review of college admissions statistics can help you get into your dream school. Here are a...
by Karen Marks | Jul 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Over the past several years, there has been a surge of interest in the most popular state schools. Students from all over the world – not just in-state – are applying in record numbers. (Southern schools are especially sought after at the moment.) Despite increased...
