May, 04, 2008
UPDATE: You can find Adam’s suggested resume template for graduate school admissions here. Introducing Guest Blogger: H. Steven Green I am happy to announce that as of this blog post, my good friend and colleague, Steve Green will be contributing to my site. Steve and I have worked together since 2001 and, like me, he […]
May, 01, 2008
If you are planning to apply for an MBA, LL.M., Ph.D., or a Masters and would like to learn more about my consulting services, please visit http://adammarkus.com/. I offer a free initial consultation. I have been an admissions consultant since 2001. Since launching my own business in September 2007, my clients have received offers of […]
Dec, 11, 2007
Image the following hypothetical situation: You are in a selection process involving 10,000 candidates and only 10% will be accepted. In order to differentiate yourself from the other 9999 candidates, you begin collecting reports on them. After all if you have to market yourself and be viewed as unique you better know who your competition […]
Dec, 06, 2007
This is the first post in a series on myths of the application process. I am tired. More specifically, I tired of hearing the same myths regarding the application process year after year. These myths misinform applicants, fill them with fear, contribute to some applicants not applying, and to others not trying to get into […]
Oct, 25, 2007
初めまして。大学院留学のカウンセラーをしています。私のブログでMBAやLLMといった海外大学院合格のための情報や意見などを公開しています。また、大学院選びから、エッセイ・レジュメ添削や推薦文、面接の準備など個人カウンセリングサービスもしています。 僕のリファレンスはwww.linkedin.com/in/adammarkusで見られます。 他に趣味で書いているポエムや、政治、法学などについての話題を主に載せているブログがありますので、そちらも見てください。 -Adam Markusアダム マーカスMBA留学 LLM留学 大学院留学
Oct, 12, 2007
Based on inquiries I have received from readers of this blog, I will be offering an Application Review and Feedback Service in addition to my standard comprehensive service. This more limited service is designed for those who are seeking an assessment of their completed essays, resume, and the rest of the application. It is ideal […]
Sep, 21, 2007
While looking at the University of California Office of President’s website, I came across http://www.number2.com/, a site that offers free GRE preparation. I am not sure how good their preparation system is, but if the University of California is willing to link to it, I would certainly think it would be worth trying. “The company […]
Sep, 11, 2007
One of the regular Japanese readers of this blog has asked me the following: I am thinking about whether to do my MBA admissions counseling only in English or in English and Japanese, which do you think is better? Why? First, for readers outside of Japan, let me explain that some applicants here use Japanese […]
Sep, 01, 2007
I am pleased to announce the official launch of my graduate admissions consultancy. As of September 1, 2007, I have begun offering my services as an independent service provider. Since 2001, I have had the opportunity to advise many clients who were successfully admitted to top US and European graduate schools. I am now happy […]
Aug, 25, 2007
This is the second post in a four part series. Part 1. Part 3. Part 4.I really like Chicago GSB MBA Application Question 2 for Fall 2008 admission because it uses a great idiom, “step into someone else’s shoes.” The question as a whole reads:2. If you could step into someone else’s shoes for a […]
