by Karen Marks | Aug 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Business school applications are hard enough – why complicate the process more than you need to? Plus, if any of these strategies sound familiar you may actually be hurting your chances of admission. Different brands for each school. Please don’t modify your core...
by Karen Marks | Aug 8, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
I frequently talk to people who will be applying to business school in a few years, and who want to get a head start on the process. This type of planning bodes well for their business school success! There are several concrete steps that can help you get ready. Get...
by Karen Marks | Jul 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
When I was the Associate Director of Admissions for Tuck, I was often really excited about candidates who I would meet on the road or at events. We would have great conversations, and I would start to envision them as part of the Tuck community. Unfortunately, when I...
by Karen Marks | Jul 23, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Your resume is a critical part of your business school applications. Are you making these 5 common MBA resume mistakes? Too Vague. What do you, personally, actually do? Phrases like “participated in” or “contributed to” are way too vague. Did you set up the conference...
by Karen Marks | Jun 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
As you start to work on your business school applications, here is some admissions advice that might surprise you. Don’t start activities just for your applications. Admissions Officers are pretty savvy, and if you suddenly start volunteering at the animal shelter,...
by Karen Marks | Apr 6, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are applying to business school this year, here are five things that you should be doing right now. Get your testing under control. GMAT and GRE scores continue to rise. Although both are absolutely coachable exams, it may take longer than you think to reach...
