by Karen Marks | Jun 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Welcome to my advice column! Today’s topic is MBA scholarship negotiations. My name is Karen Marks, and I am the Founder and President of North Star Admissions Consulting. I have been helping people get into their dream schools since 2012, and prior to that I...
by Karen Marks | Mar 19, 2024 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
So excited to announce this MBA Application Scholarship and Webinar Series – Many thanks to Chelsea and Xavier Heredia! “We recognize that women, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, face unique challenges in admission to top graduate...
by Karen Marks | Apr 26, 2023 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
The latest US News MBA rankings have just been released. As usual, there are surprises. If you’re planning to apply to business school soon, or deciding between offers, you’re likely puzzling over the implications of these fluctuating lists. Hopefully, you’re also...
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....
