by Karen Marks | Jan 21, 2015 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are applying to business school in 2015, this is the perfect time to start refining your candidacy. North Star’s clients are currently working on these five components. Clarifying their goals, and identifying specific post-MBA positions. Successful candidates...
by Karen Marks | Dec 27, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Based on the phone calls and emails that I am getting this week, many of you have not completed your second round applications. Some of you haven’t even started! Wondering how to prioritize and still submit a competitive last minute MBA application? Here is how...
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 | Oct 16, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Poets & Quants recently interviewed me about how I help my clients win MBA scholarships. (Over the last 18 months, North Star clients have received more than 3.5 million dollars, including many full tuition awards.) I thought that this was an interesting question...
by Karen Marks | Oct 1, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Although these phrases and strategies may seem like a good idea, they can damage your candidacy. Avoid the following MBA application mistakes. Top Ranked School It is never a good idea to say that you want to attend a school because they are highly ranked. The...
