by Karen Marks | Dec 10, 2025 | College Admissions, college application tips, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are waiting for early college application decisions, this is a nerve-wracking week. (Most decisions will be released by December 20th.) Wondering what’s next? Logistics: Be sure to check your email, and your portal. Schools generally give you at least a little...
by Karen Marks | Nov 19, 2025 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, mistakes
It’s time to focus, people! There are approximately 6 weeks before round 2 MBA applications are due. There is still time to write and submit great business school applications, but not if you make these common errors. Failure to Plan Ahead Especially if you’re...
by Karen Marks | Oct 20, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, mistakes, Uncategorized
I understand the temptation to seek advice. Applying to business school is a high stakes proposition. Nevertheless, crowdsourcing your MBA applications is almost always a mistake. It Can Dilute Your Voice. The best essays sound like you. Not like your mom, ChatGPT, or...
by Karen Marks | Sep 24, 2025 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Recently, I have been asked whether or not business schools care about demonstrated interest. The short answer is that yes, many MBA programs do in fact care about demonstrated interest. Here is what you need to know: What is demonstrated interest? Demonstrated...
by Karen Marks | Aug 21, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, essays, General Admissions, mistakes
The Round 1 business school deadlines are fast approaching, and this cycle is shaping up to be super competitive. If you’re applying, you’re likely finalizing your essays. As you review your materials, be sure that you aren’t making these common MBA essay mistakes....
