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...
by Karen Marks | Jun 18, 2018 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are applying to HBS (the application opened today) you are likely reading a lot about how to write the fabled HBS essay. (“As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA...
by Karen Marks | May 4, 2018 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Unsuccessful business school applicants often make one of these common MBA application mistakes. The good news is that they are usually totally fixable and preventable– the first step is taking an honest look at your candidacy. Unclear and/or Unrealistic Goals. This...
by Karen Marks | Apr 24, 2018 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
As a former Tuck Admissions Officer and the Founder and President of North Star Admissions Consulting, I know that it can be hard to separate fact from fiction when it comes to MBA admissions. There is no shortage of damaging misinformation out there – here is the...
