by Karen Marks | Jul 16, 2014 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
July is well underway, and it’s time to get serious about your college applications. Here are four things that college applicants should do this summer: Finalize Your Test Strategy. At this point, you have likely taken your SAT and/or ACT, as well as your SAT subject...
by Karen Marks | Jul 9, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
GMAC recently announced that candidates can now preview their scores and then choose to cancel them before leaving the exam. This is very big news in the MBA application world, and can absolutely help people who are concerned about posting weak scores. However,...
by Karen Marks | Jul 2, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Researching business schools sounds straightforward, but it can be hard to know where to start. Just visiting websites and reviewing rankings isn’t enough – how do you know what to look for? Which factors really matter? Here are some suggestions to help you frame your...
by Karen Marks | Jul 1, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Ever wondered what admissions officers are really thinking when you ask them for help learning more about their school? My friend and former colleague Amy Mitson, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, has graciously...
by Karen Marks | Jun 27, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
There is a lot of advice out there about crafting your story. Many experts – myself included – urge candidates to be transparent and to tell the committee what really matters to them. While I absolutely believe that this is the most ethical and advantageous strategy,...
by Karen Marks | May 12, 2014 | Uncategorized
As an admissions consultant, this is one of the most common questions that I am asked. The answer really depends on your individual profile, but here are some factors to consider when deciding whether or not to retake the GMAT. Is your GMAT below the average for your...
