How to Get Into the Top MBA Programs, 5th Edition
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (583 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0735204500 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 640 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Great source of information but use your own judgement GMAT Club (Expert) I started GMAT Club - one of the largest MBA communities and this book is probably the most often referenced. However, it is by no means perfect and you can get the most out of it, if you set your expectations correctly. Here are my thoughts:Pros:- All-in-one book (covers every stage of the application process)- Includes 67 Real Essays covering 31 specific Topics (however, there are some really old ones)- Great sections on Recommendations (do's and dont's as well as what is appropriate), also good section on interviews.- Ha. "The best MBA essay book" according to Dilbert. When it comes to MBA essay advice, this book is king. Montauk thoroughly analyzes the many essay archetypes out there and helps you shape very solid essays with the profile you have. Unfortunately, I think the profile section is quite lacking. This is a great book to write your essays once you have created that profile, but it is not comprehensive enough to use as your only resources.MBA admissions is primarily about 1) having a well thought out, appealing, and differentiated profile and 2) selling that profile through your. Good for positioning and strategy, but take with a grain of salt. I'm currently in the application process now, and I've found the book helpful. (I may have other thoughts depending on the outcome of the process.) It's good to help frame your thinking (e.g. how to position yourself, what to ask your recommenders for) and to understand the perspective of your admissions reviewers. For these purposes, the book has been useful.That said, some of the specifics are outdated and based on the paper application process (most of the examples appear to be from the late 90's). I certainly found this
Richard Montauk is the author of How to Get into the Top Law Schools and How to Get into the Top Colleges, as well as the founder and president of Degree of Difference, a firm that has helped thousands of applicants get into the world's top law and business schools. He formerly worked as a corporate lawyer and a corporate strategy c
from Stanford University. He formerly worked as a corporate lawyer and a corporate strategy consultant. in Finance, and a J.D. He received a B.A. from Brown University, an M.S. He divides his time between London, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.. About the AuthorRichard Montauk is the author of How to Get into the Top Law Schools and How to Get into the Top Colleges, as well as the founder and president of Degree of Difference, a firm that has helped thousands of applicants get into the world's top law and business schools
It shows you how to: ? Develop your optimal marketing strategy ? Assess and upgrade your credentials ? Choose the programs that are right for you ? Write quality essays for maximum impact ? Choose and manage your recommenders ? Ace your interviews Prepare for business school and get the most out of your program once you go.. Surefire Strategies for Getting Into the Top MBA Programs Now with new and expanded information on international MBA programs, comprehensive rankings of the leading schools, and new interviews with admissions officers, How to Get Into the Top MBA Programs provides a complete overview of what the top schools look for. This book features a step-by-step guide to the entire application process with in-depth advice from more than thirty admissions directors