Apr, 15, 2023
This is the third in a series of an ongoing series posts on ChatGPT. The prior post in the series is “ChatGPT and I discuss its ability to write essays and advice for how to use it effectively.” Given the impact that ChatGPT is going to have on the creation of all kinds of texts […]
May, 08, 2014
In this post, I discuss a number of things mostly relating to me. I don’t do this sort of thing often, but now seemed to be a good time. Since June of 2013, my wife and I have been living in different cities in order to expand our perspectives and live (not just travel) in […]
Jan, 12, 2013
In this post I discuss MBA rejection, but for my less philosophical, but more practical advice on reapplication, please see A guide to my resources for reapplicants. While focused mostly on MBA rejection, what I write here applies to rejection from any graduate program or perhaps rejection of any kind. In a much earlier post, I […]
Oct, 30, 2012
My best wishes to all of those who were effected by Hurricane Sandy. Having been in NYC for 9/11 and in Tokyo last year for the earthquake, I know times like this can be tough. I hope the best for everyone. Take care. If you are interested in supporting relief efforts, see the list […]
Oct, 25, 2012
After a year of planning and work, my adammarkus.com site has been completely redesigned. A number of people, both on and off the net, had long pointed out the ugliness of my old .com site and also of the Blogger version of my blog. I have now attempted to provide something a bit more state […]
Mar, 08, 2012
As part of a series of general posts on MBA admissions strategy, I present the following extreme position. Those looking for a sweet and friendly view of the business school admissions process that emphasizes collaboration will surely be disappointed. Here, I will offer a view of the MBA admissions process that is cynical, aggressive, and, […]
Mar, 05, 2012
Now that my attention is beginning to turn to clients at the beginning rather than the end of the admissions process, I have decided to begin a new series of posts covering some core foundational application strategies. I thought I would begin with a seemingly obvious, but often ignored strategic consideration: YOU ARE NOT SUBMITTING […]
Sep, 01, 2011
When I help a client craft their essays, resume, and other application components and/or prepare for interviews, one thing I am constantly asking myself is whether I believe what they have written or said. If I don’t I let them know. Then we work on making sure that not only I believe, but my client […]
