by Karen Marks | Sep 11, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Why do business schools ask about your activities, and what do they expect to see? Here is advice about how to describe your extracurricular activities on your MBA applications. Think Like an Admissions Officer Admissions officers are trained to look for involved,...
by Karen Marks | Sep 10, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Confused about optional essays? If so, you are not alone. Here are some guidelines about how to use the optional MBA application essay. Be Brief. You shouldn’t tell an elaborate, personal story, or write creatively. You want to use this space judiciously, and to...
by Karen Marks | Aug 28, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
A friend of mine who graduated from Tuck a few years ago is now writing a business school recommendation for one of his associates. He asked me how to really convey his genuine support for the candidate, which is an excellent question. Here are my suggestions, which...
by Karen Marks | Aug 17, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
As an applicant, you know that essays are important. The last thing that you want to do is make an error that creates the wrong impression and damages your candidacy. Having read tens of thousands of business school essays, I have seen some common issues. Here are the...
by Karen Marks | Jul 31, 2014 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
There is a lot of confusion about safety schools. What constitutes a safety school, given your individual candidacy? Should everyone apply to a safety? If so, when and how many? I encourage North Star’s clients to apply to a range of programs, and to follow these...
by Karen Marks | Jul 22, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
As a prospective business school student, you may be curious about the admissions receptions that many schools hold, both domestically and abroad. Here are some tips about how to make a great impression at MBA admissions receptions. Don’t feel obligated to ask...
