by Karen Marks | Apr 27, 2023 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are a high school student or the parent of one, you already know that gaining admission to highly selective colleges is incredibly competitive. For the class of 2027, applications were up more than 20% at the most selective schools – so it’s no surprise that...
by Karen Marks | Apr 26, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
The latest US News MBA rankings have just been released. As usual, there are surprises. If you’re planning to apply to business school soon, or deciding between offers, you’re likely puzzling over the implications of these fluctuating lists. Hopefully, you’re also...
by Karen Marks | Apr 20, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
This time of year, I have a lot of consult calls with potential MBA applicants who are trying to assess whether or not they are competitive for their dream schools. Frequently, people are overly worried. Even if there are issues that need to be addressed, candidates...
by Karen Marks | Mar 30, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
I am frequently contacted by non-traditional MBA applicants, who are concerned that they won’t be competitive for top programs. In fact, the opposite is often the case – business schools want to curate a diverse class, and greatly value different perspectives....
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...
