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...
by Karen Marks | Jul 11, 2017 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Business school essays are one of your only guaranteed opportunities to connect with the admissions committee in a genuine way. Here are some tips to help you maximize your business school essays. Think Holistically. Before you start writing a draft, think about your...
by Karen Marks | Aug 17, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
As an applicant, you know that essays are important. The last thing that you want to do is make an error that creates the wrong impression and damages your candidacy. Having read tens of thousands of business school essays, I have seen some common issues. Here are the...
by Karen Marks | Jun 27, 2014 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions, Uncategorized
There is a lot of advice out there about crafting your story. Many experts – myself included – urge candidates to be transparent and to tell the committee what really matters to them. While I absolutely believe that this is the most ethical and advantageous strategy,...
