by Karen Marks | Apr 28, 2016 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Do you want to know why you were really rejected from a top MBA program, despite having great grades from an elite college, strong test scores and impressive employment? As a former Tuck admissions officer and an experienced admissions consultant, I can tell you that...
by Karen Marks | Dec 21, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Hello North Star blog readers! Many of you are in the midst of the business school application process, or thinking about applying. Are you curious about what it’s like to be a student at a top MBA program? Here is some insight from a friend of mine who is a...
by Karen Marks | Oct 23, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Are you waiting to hear back from business schools? Whether you are waiting for MBA decisions or interview invitations, it’s hard. Here are some glimpses into what’s going on behind the scenes, and tips to help you survive. Don’t read the forums. I know it’s tempting,...
by Karen Marks | Aug 7, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Tuck’s open interview registration is live, and I am getting lots of questions about open MBA interviews. Is it really necessary to initiate an on campus interview at schools that allow applicants to do so? The brief answer: Yes, especially if you are a domestic...
by Karen Marks | Jul 28, 2015 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions
I firmly believe that reading other people’s essays before writing your own is a huge, detrimental mistake. Here are three reasons why I never give my clients templates or sample college or MBA application essays: You need to find your own voice. The essays are...
