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How To Get Into the Top MBA Programs, 4th Edition (How to Get Into the Top Mba Programs) :: 0735204233
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| Now updated and revised. Now with new and expanded information on Executive MBA programs, the most up-to-date school rankings, new interviews with admissions officers, and more detailed advice for younger applicants, Montauk offers an up-close and candid view of what leading MBA programs look for in an applicant. Editorial Descriptions are usually submitted by the manufacturers, publishers and authors. Contact us if you are one of them, and wish to change the above description. |
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Author: Guest
Immediately upon receiving this book, I was shocked at it's sheer size. When I ordered it, I had neglected to notice how many pages it includes, and I assumed it was going to be relatively short since it is not expensive.
Then, I wondered how much there could be to say about the MBA admissions process, and if the book would become too repetitive. Well, as it turns out, the book doesn't repeat itself and Montauk takes advantage of every page to guide you through what it takes to get into a good MBA program.
I am still in the process of applying, but what I have found is that this book has given me a great outline of what I should be doing to prepare myself, and provided detailed steps of how to navigate each step. Studying for the GMAT, getting letters of recommedation, writing the schools' essays, interviewing, it's all covered in great detail.
I continue to use this book as a reference guide as I am going through the application process, and I find that whatever I am confused about, the answer is provided in the book.
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Author: Guest
This is below par service from Amazon!
I was promised to get the book from 18th June to 26th June.
I have not yet received the book, today being 4th July!!!
Worst part: The IMEX receipt number is also not provided by the customer service representative, Santosh.
Please help!
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Author: Guest
Extremely useful for MBA application process. Easy to read, clear and insighful ideas. Great for those who are considering applying or are just starting their application process.
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Author: Guest
Several other reviews here do sufficient justice to the strengths and weaknesses of this book (e.g., bensmomma). My professional background is outside of consulting, finance, or information technology and I do not have an undergraduate education in business. But I am enrolled at a top 10 program. As suggested elsewhere, there are better resources for profiling programs. I recommend bwonline, school websites, current students and the myriad published reviews. As for a behind the scenes view, Postcards from Hell (Peter Robinson) is still relevant.
Some reviewers have suggested that the book is out-of-date or doesn't acturally reflect the current admissions scene. Some of that is merited, but only because the admissions process is an evolving animal. Committees seem to adjust essay questions and focus interviews to shape specific attribute they may desire to attract. In that respect, any book is going to be out of date by the time it's released for publication. To those people, I recommend sticking to blogs. But if your tired of plowing through personal whine sessions about the application process, stick to this book and read for the broad suggestions: self-assessment, comprehensive packaging, appropriate references, and what to expect along the way.
This book is not perfect and,like anything, benefits from being supplemented with other sources. But as regards the nitty gritty of working through the application/admissions process, I referenced this book most frequently.
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Author: Guest
I found this book really helpful. A friend recommended it to me as I was applying to school. Coming from a non-profit background, I was worried about my application, so this provided solid guidance. However, because it is so "standard" I would not recommend following it too closely, lest your essays start to echo the ones printed in the book (since I'm sure admissions people have read it). I found its interview tips and "what to do once you've been accepted" sections particularly useful, as I have checked out many of the pre-MBA books he has suggested. Columbia, here I come!
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