by Karen Marks | Mar 30, 2017 | College Admissions, General Admissions
Today is a big day in the college admissions world – it’s Ivy release day. If you are a high school sophomore or junior, or the parent of one, you are likely paying great attention to the results. Getting into the optimal college requires starting early, and creating...
by Karen Marks | Mar 23, 2017 | College Admissions, General Admissions
In addition to being a former Dartmouth admissions officer and the founder of North Star admissions consulting, I am also the parent of three kids. My oldest is a senior in high school, and this year I helped her get in early decision to her first choice Ivy League...
by Karen Marks | Mar 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
As this season draws to a close, it’s worth highlighting three MBA admissions trends that have recently emerged. Early Applications Are More Important Than Ever. The standard admissions advice is to apply as soon as you are ready, in the earliest round that you can...
by Karen Marks | Mar 3, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, international, recruiting
Hello North Star Readers! Here is a guest post from a tremendously talented former client, who is now a student at Kellogg. He is from Asia, and has generously offered to share his perspective on recruiting as an international MBA student. Congratulations on your...
by Karen Marks | Jul 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
There is a lot of information out there about MBA admissions. Unfortunately, much of it is wrong! Don’t fall for these dangerous MBA admissions myths: Don’t apply in the first round. Have you heard that it’s better to wait and apply in a later round, because the...