by Karen Marks | Oct 31, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Planning to submit round 2 MBA applications? Whether you aren’t getting the results you wanted in round 1 or this was always part of the plan, these tips will help you succeed. This is the biggest round – plan ahead. Most people wind up applying in January, which...
by Karen Marks | Oct 17, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
I have worked with a lot of business school applicants since founding North Star in 2012, and during my years at Dartmouth. Sometimes the best guidance is hard for people to hear. Nevertheless, if any of this MBA admissions advice sounds familiar please consider...
by Karen Marks | Jul 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
When I was the Associate Director of Admissions for Tuck, I was often really excited about candidates who I would meet on the road or at events. We would have great conversations, and I would start to envision them as part of the Tuck community. Unfortunately, when I...
by Karen Marks | Jul 23, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
Your resume is a critical part of your business school applications. Are you making these 5 common MBA resume mistakes? Too Vague. What do you, personally, actually do? Phrases like “participated in” or “contributed to” are way too vague. Did you set up the conference...
by Karen Marks | Jul 18, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
If you are considering an MBA, you are likely wondering if you are the right age for business school. The average entering age at most top schools is approximately 28 – but this is just an average, and programs are always looking for strong candidates of all ages....
