MBA Admissions Strategy: From Profile Building to Essay Writing
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| Rating | : | 4.63 (788 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0335241174 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-04 |
| Language | : | English |
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Excellent, really insightful Abacus This is an excellent book that provides tons of insights about the MBA admission process. The author's writing style is very informative. He always conveys a list of key points for everything that makes it easy to remember or refer to the most important information. Early on the author conveys the 22 qualities Bus Schools are looking for. Next, he maps them out elegantly within a four dimension vent diagram (academic, professional, communal, personal). He mentions the 5 objectives of admission officers. At the end of the book, he restates the main 12 key points (if you forget everything remember at least those 12 points).There is no. "Best MBA admissions book + insight not found elsewhere" according to Dilbert. I read two other MBA admissions books plus several combo GMAT prep / MBA admissions books, and this book was the best of the bunch (although Richard Montauk's book is a close second). This is not an easy read! To maximize this book's value, you need to follow Avi's step-by-step guide to building your profile. Truthfully, I almost threw the book away a few times in frustration. I am glad that I didn't.The profile building section is probably the most valuable part thanks to Avi's insight. The book guides you through 11 different aspects of your profile that will be critically analyzed by MBA admissions offices. It helps you not only . "An amazing book small enough to read many times" according to Anand Menon. This is one of the books that I bought solely based on other reviews and have to say, I was more than satisfied. I had bought more than An amazing book small enough to read many times Anand Menon This is one of the books that I bought solely based on other reviews and have to say, I was more than satisfied. I had bought more than 4 MBA admission books and this is by far the best that I had. More than anything, it helped me formulate a strategy on how to apply effectively. I had applied unsuccessfully to a few schools in 2010. Chapter 8, the personal profile analysis really opened my eyes as to what I had been lacking in my profile or rather how to present what I had in an effective manner. I am joining Kenan-Flagler this fall and I do thank Avi Gordon for guiding me in the right path through his book.. MBA admission books and this is by far the best that I had. More than anything, it helped me formulate a strategy on how to apply effectively. I had applied unsuccessfully to a few schools in 2010. Chapter 8, the personal profile analysis really opened my eyes as to what I had been lacking in my profile or rather how to present what I had in an effective manner. I am joining Kenan-Flagler this fall and I do thank Avi Gordon for guiding me in the right path through his book.
"Avi Gordon has achieved what most MBA admissions books strive for. In concise and clear prose he unravels the complexities of getting into a top business school This second edition covers everything from GMAT preparation to knowing the needs of admissions committees better than they do while constantly asking the candidate to continually evaluate him or herself An essential new addition to the MB applicant's bookshelf." Ross Geraghty, Managing Editor, Top MBA "MBA Admissions Strategy is a no-nonsense, streamlined book that will be especially helpful to applicants of top 20 business schools. Gordon does a great job of thoroughly covering all topics of the MBA application process His advice is smart, savvy and written with a hands-on approach to successfully guide an applicant through their application process." Leila Pirnia,
He is admitted as a full member of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC). He directs The MBA Admissions Studio (mbastudio) where he has advised and guided many hundreds of MBA applicants towards admission to the world's top business schools. . Avi Gordon, BA, MBA, is a recognized expert in MBA
He is admitted as a full member of the Association of International Graduate Admissions Consultants (AIGAC). . He directs The MBA Admissions Studio (mbastudio) where he has advised and guided many hundreds of MBA applicants towards admission to the world's top business schools. About the Author Avi Gordon, BA, MBA, is a recognized expert in MBA admissions and has published widely in the industry, including for Business Week and The World MBA Tour