by Karen Marks | Mar 20, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
This time of year, many of my clients are in the fortunate position of deciding between MBA programs. When you have been admitted to several good fit programs, it can be difficult to weigh the pros and cons. Pre-covid, I wrote about factors to consider. In addition to...
by Karen Marks | Jun 16, 2021 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
As you likely know, college admissions were especially competitive this year, particularly at the most selective schools. The most common question that I’m currently asked is about how to beat these odds, when it’s statistically harder than ever to get into the Ivies....
by Karen Marks | Jul 2, 2020 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Applying to college is always stressful. For the class of 2021, the coronavirus pandemic complicates the situation. Here are some insights about the impact of Covid on college applications Test Optional v. Test Blind A growing number of schools, including all 8 Ivy...
by Karen Marks | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Coronavirus is impacting everyone, and will continue to do so indefinitely. There is a lot to think about for college applicants, here are a few considerations: SAT and ACT test centers are closing. Here is a link that can help you keep track, but since the situation...
by Karen Marks | Mar 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Coronavirus is impacting everyone, and will continue to do so indefinitely. There is a lot to think about for business school applicants and newly admitted students. Here are a few things to know about coronavirus and business school admissions: GMAT and GRE test...
by Karen Marks | Feb 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
THE THREE HARDEST THINGS ABOUT NAVIGATING THE MBA WAITLIST I have written before about how to optimize your chances of getting off the MBA waitlist, and about why you are likely there in the first place. Consistently, people struggle to strike the right balance...
