by Karen Marks | Feb 19, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
The graduate or business school you want to attend accepts both GMAT and GRE. Which one should you take? Well, if we assume that either test is equally acceptable to the programs to which you plan on applying, then it really comes down to your strengths and weaknesses...
by Karen Marks | Feb 13, 2015 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
You may have heard the rumors – even at the most elite schools, some students were allegedly admitted because of their affiliation, not on merit. Is this true? And should you use “connections” if you have them? If so, how? Here is what the admissions committee REALLY...
by Karen Marks | Feb 5, 2015 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Do you wish that your best friend worked in admissions, and could just tell you what the admissions committee really thinks when they read your application? Starting today, I will answer your admissions questions, giving you the same honest, informed advice that I...
by Karen Marks | Feb 3, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
I have written previously about unusual MBA application mistakes, as well as interview and essay errors. However, it’s worth pointing out these common pitfalls, which are easy to avoid with the right planning. Leaving your testing until the last minute. Every year, I...
by Karen Marks | Dec 12, 2014 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Waiting for admissions decisions from business school, law school or college? The next few weeks are big, with many schools releasing their early round results. Here are some things to keep in mind. You probably aren’t going to get in everywhere. Even the very...