by Karen Marks | Jun 11, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Hello North Star blog readers. I am delighted to introduce you to Kyron Banks. Kyron is a current member of my Sirius program, which is a group consulting program designed to help first generation college graduates get into business school. Kyron has very graciously...
by Karen Marks | Feb 3, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
I have written previously about unusual MBA application mistakes, as well as interview and essay errors. However, it’s worth pointing out these common pitfalls, which are easy to avoid with the right planning. Leaving your testing until the last minute. Every year, I...
by Karen Marks | Dec 12, 2014 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Waiting for admissions decisions from business school, law school or college? The next few weeks are big, with many schools releasing their early round results. Here are some things to keep in mind. You probably aren’t going to get in everywhere. Even the very...
by Karen Marks | Dec 12, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to be an investment banker or a consultant in order to get into business school. In fact, if leveraged correctly, an unusual professional trajectory can be an asset. Here are tips to help you get into a top MBA program with...
by Karen Marks | Nov 3, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Are you recovering from a first round MBA rejection? Wondering what happened, and how to succeed second round? Here are some suggestions that can help you get back on track. Get objective advice. It’s easy to second-guess everything in the wake of a rejection....
