by Karen Marks | Jul 31, 2014 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
There is a lot of confusion about safety schools. What constitutes a safety school, given your individual candidacy? Should everyone apply to a safety? If so, when and how many? I encourage North Star’s clients to apply to a range of programs, and to follow these...
by Karen Marks | Jul 22, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
As a prospective business school student, you may be curious about the admissions receptions that many schools hold, both domestically and abroad. Here are some tips about how to make a great impression at MBA admissions receptions. Don’t feel obligated to ask...
by Karen Marks | Jul 2, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Researching business schools sounds straightforward, but it can be hard to know where to start. Just visiting websites and reviewing rankings isn’t enough – how do you know what to look for? Which factors really matter? Here are some suggestions to help you frame your...
by Karen Marks | Jun 27, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
There is a lot of advice out there about crafting your story. Many experts – myself included – urge candidates to be transparent and to tell the committee what really matters to them. While I absolutely believe that this is the most ethical and advantageous strategy,...
by Karen Marks | May 21, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Applying to business school this year? This is the perfect time to start your MBA applications. Here are four things that my clients are doing now, so that they are ready to submit outstanding applications in the early rounds: Revising their resumes. It’s really...
