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 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
Business schools want reassurance that you can handle the quantitative aspects of the curriculum. If you have a low quant percentile on the GMAT or GRE, or a weak undergraduate record in quantitative courses, here are tips about how you can strengthen your quant...
by Karen Marks | Mar 8, 2019 | Uncategorized
Done right, the business school application process is demanding. In addition to being at the right place in your career, you need to be focused, honest with yourself, open to feedback and willing to prioritize. If any of these scenarios sound familiar, you might not...
by Karen Marks | Feb 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
If you recently applied to business school, you are probably wondering what’s happening behind the scenes with your MBA application. Here is advice about what to do while you wait. Interview invites are often staggered. Please don’t read too much into it if you aren’t...