20 June 2009
What’s the Right American University for Me? And How Do I Get In? Join us for a workshop on the basics of applying to U.S. universities. Whether you’re thinking of applying to college or a top MBA program, you need to plan ahead. Bring questions for Dr. Corcoran and our special guest, an undergraduate at the Wharton School of Business! Learn more and sign up here. The workshop is part of the Knowledge Exchange organized by the Association of American-German Business Clubs e.V., and hosted by KPMG.
27 June 2008
The Brown Book Award was presented to Claire Bronitz of Munich International School. Dr. Marlena Corcoran, Co-President of the Brown Club of Munich, had been on the Brown campus earlier that month, and brought back a copy of Prof. Arnold Weinstein’s A Scream Went through the House. Her speech at the awards ceremony appears here. Prof. Weinstein, she mentioned, has the distinction of appearing on the Oprah Winfrey website. Dr. Corcoran told the story of the time Brown University was kicked out of Phi Beta Kappa for giving away the secret handshake. She told the assembly that secrets are not always secret, but they do require that one ask: if you desire wisdom, you must seek after it.
12 May 2008
Dr. Corcoran Presides Over Juries in Frankfurt and Munich to Select Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow : As Vice-President for Education of the Association of American-German Business Clubs e.V., Dr. Corcoran will preside over juries in Frankfurt and Munich that will select the winners in the AGBC program, Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow.
27 February 2008
“Studying Business in College–Or Not.” The opening keynote address of the Future Business Leaders of American conference in Garmisch, Germany, was given by Dr. Corcoran. Did you ever wonder how the degree Bachelor of Business Administration compares with its big brother, Master of Business Administration? Do you know the different paths you might take to an MBA? Dr. Corcoran explained your choices, and presented facts and figures comparing the starting salaries of graduates from each degree program.
27 February 2008
“Studying Business in College: How to Get In.” Dr. Corcoran led a standing-room-only workshop at the Future Business Leaders of America conference in Garmisch, Germany.
30 January 2008
Dr. Corcoran was elected Vice President for Education of the Munich chapter of the American-German Business Clubs e.V. In this position, she will head up the AGBC’s new program, Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, in Munich.
25 September 2007
Free teleseminar! ROI: Financing Your American MBA! Dreaming of Stanford or an Ivy League MBA, but think you don’t have the $$$??? Register now for our free, enlightening teleseminar, Return on Investment: Financing Your American MBA. Our test cases will be The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. These MBA programs ranked number one and number two for ROI among U.S. schools in the Forbes rankings that just appeared on 3 September. Business coach Krissy Jackson will interview Dr. Marlena Corcoran, Director of Athena Mentor: International University Admissions Counseling, to learn surprising facts and figures on how people finance the most demanding MBA programs—and why MBA applicants should aim high. It pays! Tune in on 25 September for an enlightening teleseminar, Return on Investment: Financing Your American MBA. Business coach Krissy Jackson will interview Dr. Marlena Corcoran, Director of Athena Mentor: International University Admissions Counseling, to learn surprising facts and figures on how people finance the most demanding MBA programs—and why MBA applicants should aim high. It pays!
24 July 2007
Athena Mentor’s Head Math Coach Wins Architectural Award The award-winning Nowell, Mass. photography studio was designed by Wyly Brown, Head Math Coach of Athena Mentor and recent graduate of the Harvard Graduate School of Design Student. The unique design of Trillium Studios features a low sloping curved roof with SIPs, as well as SIP walls and an ICF basement. Radiant heat and low-e windows make this studio extremely energy efficient. Trees that had to be cleared from the building site were incorporated back into the building as both structural components and decorative elements. And he’s a great math coach, too! Congratulations, Wyly!
1 June 2007
Dr. Corcoran Serves on Munich Jury that Awards €33,000 to Media Artists Dr. Corcoran will have the honor of serving on the jury that awards two prizes sponsored by the City of Munich. A €15,000 grant will go to a New Media Artist in Visual Art, and a €18,000 grant will go to a New Media Artist in Music. Judging such a prestigious competition helps sharpen Athena Mentor’s sense of what it takes for you to write a successful application!
2 June 2007
“Return on Investment: Financing Your American MBA or Bachelor’s Degree” Free Workshop at the “Knowledge Exchange” sponsored by the American German Business Club of Munich, KPMG and Paulaner Attention MBA candidates, college applicants and families interested in higher education: pick up tips on successful applications at this workshop by Athena Mentor. Dr. Marlena Corcoran brings fresh news from her visits to Stanford and Dartmouth just a few weeks ago. She will present facts and figures on how real people finance the most demanding MBA programs–and why you, too, should aim high. It pays! Whether you are applying for college or an advanced degree, the key word today is “fit.” How do you find the right program for you—and how do you convince the admissions office that you are a perfect match? Special guest Derek Bangle (Brown 2010) will share his experiences applying to some of America’s best colleges. Derek is about to launch a new video column on the Athena Mentor admissions weblog! The workshop is FREE and includes a free Weisswurst breakfast! However, you MUST register by 30 May.
22-25 April 2007
“International Educational Consultants’ Conference” Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College Dr. Corcoran was honored to be invited to this conference to learn more about Tuck and about MBA admissions today. See the Athena Mentor blog (link at left) for news from the conference–and exclusive videos!
April-May 2007
“See for Yourself!” There’s nothing like visiting schools to get a sense of the culture. Athena Mentor encourages you to visit while classes are in session. That’s just what Dr. Corcoran did this spring! Stanford, Berkeley, Dartmouth, Brown and Johnson and Wales were on her list. Reports, including photos and videos, will appear on her blog in June.
20 March 2007
Dr. Corcoran Appointed Head of Education of the American German Business Clubs The director of Athena Mentor will serve as Head of Education on the national board of the American German Business Clubs. She has been asked to propose a program that will benefit young people in Germany who aspire to careers in business.
25 October 2006
“‘Sounds Good to Me’: Perfecting Your American Accent” Amerika Haus München Karolinenplatz 3 80333 Munich 6-7:30 p.m. www.amerikahaus.de Click on Programm Dr. Marlena Corcoran will conduct a workshop on how to sound authentically American. The course is designed for business and professional people, and is also suitable for applicants to American colleges and MBA programs. Dr. Corcoran is the author of two popular language-learning novels, Tod in Grand Canyon and Skyline-Syndikat (Compact Verlag München, 2004). A free copy of Skyline-Syndikat is included in the registration fee for this workshop. Registration fee: Fifty Euros.
12 September 2006
Studium in den USA Amerika Haus München Karolinenplatz 3 80333 München 4-7 p.m. www.amerikahaus.de Click on Programm Ines Jeahnert, M.A., of the Education and Exchange Department of Amerika Haus München, will give an hour-and-a-half presentation in German about studying in the United States. Dr. Marlena Corcoran will answer questions on applying to college, MBA programs or other university programs in America. Entry fee: Five Euros.