by Karen Marks | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
Being invited for an MBA interview is great validation that that the admissions committee is interested in you. For schools that offer open interviews, it’s your chance to persuade the school that you are a strong candidate. The stakes are high – and even the...
by Karen Marks | Jul 25, 2018 | Business School Admissions, College Admissions, Uncategorized
Clients often tell me that they are surprised by the unwritten rules surrounding MBA admissions, including the importance of building personal connections when you are applying to business school. Here are some tips that will help you network correctly: Understand Why...
by Karen Marks | Jun 7, 2018 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Standardized testing is one of the least understood and most dreaded parts of the business school application process. Here are some of the most relevant factors to consider when deciding whether to take the GMAT or GRE. Schools Accept Either Test. With a very few...
by Karen Marks | Apr 4, 2018 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
You might be wondering why the MBA admissions committee asks so many questions about your extracurricular activities. Why does it matter “what you do for fun” outside of work or what clubs you joined during college? They want to admit engaged students. The top...
by Karen Marks | Feb 28, 2018 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
There is so much information swirling around about business school admissions that it can be hard to know what to believe. It’s also easy to find advice that supports what you want to hear, which can lead to trouble. In addition to the blind spots that I previously...
