by Karen Marks | Dec 16, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, mistakes, Uncategorized
Are you putting the finishing touches on your materials? Don’t sabotage your MBA applications– avoid these mistakes. Rewriting Everything Ideally, your essays were thoughtfully planned, as part of a broader strategy, and have been done for weeks. One of the most...
by Karen Marks | Oct 20, 2025 | advice column, Business School Admissions, General Admissions, mistakes, Uncategorized
I understand the temptation to seek advice. Applying to business school is a high stakes proposition. Nevertheless, crowdsourcing your MBA applications is almost always a mistake. It Can Dilute Your Voice. The best essays sound like you. Not like your mom, ChatGPT, or...
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 | Dec 11, 2024 | Business School Admissions, General Admissions
Currently, many of you are putting the finishing touches on your Round 2 applications. Ideally, you have been working on your materials for months. However, if you find yourself applying to business school last minute, it’s especially important to prioritize 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...
