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...
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...
