by Karen Marks | Feb 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you recently applied to business school, you are probably wondering what’s happening behind the scenes with your MBA application. Here is advice about what to do while you wait. Interview invites are often staggered. Please don’t read too much into it if you aren’t...
by Karen Marks | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you are applying to college next year, it’s time to get serious about the application process. Here are five critical college application tasks for juniors: Figure out a testing plan. Ideally, you want to be done with your core standardized testing (ACT or SAT, and...
by Karen Marks | Jul 25, 2018 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, Uncategorized
Clients often tell me that they are surprised by the unwritten rules surrounding MBA admissions, including the importance of building personal connections when you are applying to business school. Here are some tips that will help you network correctly: Understand Why...
by Karen Marks | Jun 18, 2018 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are applying to HBS (the application opened today) you are likely reading a lot about how to write the fabled HBS essay. (“As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA...
by Karen Marks | Jun 16, 2018 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Is a college visit in your near future? In addition to this advice about how to maximize your trip, here are answers to some common logistical questions. What should I wear? Something comfortable! Especially comfortable shoes! Most college visits involve walking, and...