by Karen Marks | Jul 22, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
As a prospective business school student, you may be curious about the admissions receptions that many schools hold, both domestically and abroad. Here are some tips about how to make a great impression at MBA admissions receptions. Don’t feel obligated to ask...
by Karen Marks | Jul 16, 2014 | College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
July is well underway, and it’s time to get serious about your college applications. Here are four things that college applicants should do this summer: Finalize Your Test Strategy. At this point, you have likely taken your SAT and/or ACT, as well as your SAT subject...
by Karen Marks | Jul 2, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Researching business schools sounds straightforward, but it can be hard to know where to start. Just visiting websites and reviewing rankings isn’t enough – how do you know what to look for? Which factors really matter? Here are some suggestions to help you frame your...
by Karen Marks | Jul 1, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Ever wondered what admissions officers are really thinking when you ask them for help learning more about their school? My friend and former colleague Amy Mitson, Senior Associate Director of Admissions at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, has graciously...
by Karen Marks | Jun 27, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
There is a lot of advice out there about crafting your story. Many experts – myself included – urge candidates to be transparent and to tell the committee what really matters to them. While I absolutely believe that this is the most ethical and advantageous strategy,...
