by Karen Marks | Jul 5, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
During my initial conversation with prospective clients, I am usually asked what I think about your chances. Are you targeting the right schools? What are your strengths and weaknesses, from an admissions standpoint? As a former Tuck Admissions Officer and the Founder...
by Karen Marks | May 23, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
The early rounds will be here before you know it – Harvard’s deadline is September 6th, with many other schools due shortly thereafter. Every year I am asked whether or not it’s strategic to apply to business school in the first round. In the vast majority of cases,...
by Karen Marks | Apr 6, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are applying to business school this year, here are five things that you should be doing right now. Get your testing under control. GMAT and GRE scores continue to rise. Although both are absolutely coachable exams, it may take longer than you think to reach...
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...