by Karen Marks | Apr 20, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
This time of year, I have a lot of consult calls with potential MBA applicants who are trying to assess whether or not they are competitive for their dream schools. Frequently, people are overly worried. Even if there are issues that need to be addressed, candidates...
by Karen Marks | Mar 30, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
I am frequently contacted by non-traditional MBA applicants, who are concerned that they won’t be competitive for top programs. In fact, the opposite is often the case – business schools want to curate a diverse class, and greatly value different perspectives....
by Karen Marks | Mar 20, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
This time of year, many of my clients are in the fortunate position of deciding between MBA programs. When you have been admitted to several good fit programs, it can be difficult to weigh the pros and cons. Pre-covid, I wrote about factors to consider. In addition to...
by Karen Marks | Feb 21, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Wondering about MBA interview etiquette? Although a lot has changed since the pandemic, there are some MBA interview guidelines that remain the same. Choose in-person, if possible. In the era of zoom, you will almost always be given the option of having a virtual...
by Karen Marks | Jan 24, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
If you’re applying to business school, or thinking about it, you have likely seen the headlines about a recent MBA application decline. In addition to reporting fewer applications, schools including Duke, Tuck and Kellogg are adding additional rounds, and selectively...
