by Karen Marks | Feb 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
THE THREE HARDEST THINGS ABOUT NAVIGATING THE MBA WAITLIST I have written before about how to optimize your chances of getting off the MBA waitlist, and about why you are likely there in the first place. Consistently, people struggle to strike the right balance...
by Karen Marks | Feb 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
2020 BUSINESS SCHOOL APPLICATION TRENDS Another business school application cycle is winding down, and people are starting to craft their candidacies for the next early rounds. Here are my predictions about business school application trends. Only Applying to More...
by Karen Marks | May 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
The business school application season has officially begun, with schools releasing essays, deadlines and even the MBA applications themselves. This time of year, I often hear that applicants are planning to start working on their materials at some point in the...
by Karen Marks | May 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
You already know that having a criminal record, failing grades and erratic work experience can make it harder to get into business school. However, you might not realize that there are subtle (and more common!) issues that also alarm MBA programs. Do you have any of...
by Karen Marks | Apr 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Wondering how to get great college recommendations? It’s normal to be nervous about choosing recommenders, and about asking them to endorse you. Here are tips that can alleviate some of your stress. Choose people who know you well. Recommendation letters are a neutral...