by Karen Marks | Aug 21, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, essays, General Admissions, mistakes
The Round 1 business school deadlines are fast approaching, and this cycle is shaping up to be super competitive. If you’re applying, you’re likely finalizing your essays. As you review your materials, be sure that you aren’t making these common MBA essay mistakes....
by Karen Marks | Aug 15, 2025 | advice column, College Admissions, college application tips, common application form
This week, I want to talk about the most common college essay mistakes. All of these pitfalls are easily avoided if you understand the true purpose of the core common app essay – to help the schools get to know you, beyond what they can see in the rest of your...
by Karen Marks | Sep 20, 2024 | College Admissions, college application tips, common application form
Ace the Supplemental Essays: “Why Us?” On November 1st, the majority of early action and early decision college applications are due. For the next six weeks I will share college application tips to help the whole process run smoothly. (Read previous advice about...
by Karen Marks | Jun 18, 2018 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
If you are applying to HBS (the application opened today) you are likely reading a lot about how to write the fabled HBS essay. (“As we review your application, what more would you like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Harvard Business School MBA...
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...
