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The MBA has become one of the most sought-after degrees amongst employees and employers alike. Attending one of the world's top programs continues to be extremely competitive as the degree program continues to attract an ever-increasing variety of highly accomplished professionals from all walks of life.The Business School Bible: How To Get Into the Top MBA Programs and What to Expect gives you over 500+ pages of practical, hands-on advice that answers the six fundamental questions: 1. Which top business school should I apply to or attend? 2. What do admissions officers look for in applicants? 3. How competitive am I compared to other applicants? 4. How do I put together the best possible application? 5. What is life like as a business school student? 6. What kinds of career paths are available to MBA graduates?The Business School Bible includes: 1. 20 sample essays 2. Sample information package sent to referees and sample recommendation letter 3. Waitlist strategy and sample waitlist letter 4. Sample resume 5. Post-MBA career profiles 6. and MUCH more

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The extraordinary list of favorite quotes from Stanford Business School students that will help you create your personal touch in your essays.For the class of 2011, a whopping 7,536 over-qualified people applied to Stanford Graduate School of Business MBA program. For Harvard Business School, it was even more crowded: 9,093 applicants. Unlike applications for undergraduates, where there is limited background information an applicant can count on, business school applicants are over-qualified in every sense. They are the founders of businesses, impactful leaders of social enterprises, and star consultants/bankers in the most respected and famous firms around the world. They are sailors, hikers, swimmers, skiers, designers, and sommeliers. In short, they have tons of qualifications and experiences that make them the top breed of the management world. Then, from such a strong pool of candidates, how do business school admission committees choose the lucky 10%?This particular book is based on my extensive research into how my classmates reflect on their guiding principles. I have talked to hundreds of classmates in Stanford Business School and wanted them to reflect on the most impactful quotes they had in their lives. Some of these quotes are widely popular ones that you might find in the quote collection websites. Some others are unique ones that come from managers, families, and mentors of my classmates. The common denominators in the formation of the collection were: Each and every quote was provided by a Stanford MBA student as a reflection of the quote’s impact or importance in that student’s life. Quotes were evaluated by a small team of students in their relevancy to prospective applicants. Quotes were then classified into buckets that will be helpful when you think about different types of essay questions you will answer.

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YOUR LIFE . . . IN 300 WORDS OR LESSIt’s a daunting task. Even the most seasoned professionals find business school application essays to be among the hardest pieces they ever write. With a diverse pool of talented people applying to the nation’s top schools from the most successful companies and prestigious undergraduate programs in the world, a simple biography detailing accomplishments and goals isn’t enough. Applicants need clear and compelling arguments that grab admissions officers and absolutely refuse to let go.To help them write the essays that get them accepted into Harvard or any of the country’s other top programs, the staff of The Harbus---HBS’s student newspaper---have updated and revised their collection of sixty-five actual application essays as well as their detailed analysis of them so that applicants will be able to:* Avoid common pitfalls* Play to their strengths* Get their message acrossWherever they are applying, the advice and tested strategies in 65 Successful Harvard Business School Application Essays give business professionals and undergraduates the insider’s knowledge to market themselves most effectively and truly own the process.

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"YOUR LIFE IN 300 WORDS OR LESS . . ."Business school application essays are among the hardest pieces that many of us will ever write. So diverse and successful are the applicants to the nation's top business schools that your essays need to do more than simply illuminate your background and accomplishments: they must also clearly demonstrate your writing skills and ensure that you stand out from the pack.LEARN BY EXAMPLE65 Successful Harvard Business School Application Essays show you essays that worked and helped their authors gain admission into America's number-one business school. Wherever you're applying, the range of topics, writing styles, and ideas showcased by these writers are truly inspiring.- HOW TO AVOID COMMON PITFALLS - LEARN WHAT WORKS - GET YOUR MESSAGE ACROSSEach essay topic is introduced, and each individual essay is followed by analysis from a writer for The Harbus, the Harvard Business School student newspaper. 65 Successful Harvard Business School Application Essays will give you the help you need!

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Are you a consultant interested in applying to business school? Do you have competitive stats and impressive work experience, but few other qualities to distinguish you from the competition? Are you afraid that your application will appear trite, clichéd, and impersonal to the admissions committee because of lack of unusual experiences or unconventional roles or initiatives?Never fear! In The Consultant's Guide to MBA Admissions, Accepted.com editor Cindy Tokumitsu and co-author Linda Abraham, president and founder of Accepted.com, show readers how to imbue their applications with an individual, personal voice. This concise e-book, filled with constructive tips, improves your chances for acceptance at top b-schools by demonstrating how to:Develop a strategy for approaching the MBA application essays.Prepare for the admissions interview.Highlight strengths and ameliorate weaknesses.Polish MBA essays for content and style.Distinguish yourself from the competition.Through the case of Scott Murray, a fictional management consultant who is a composite of hundreds of applicants that Accepted.com has worked with over the years, Cindy provides the professional help necessary to distinguish him from his fellow consultants, present himself as a unique and involved individual, and achieve his goal of admission to top-ten business schools. In his application process to HBS, Cindy offers:Scott's strategy in approaching his application.Insightful comments on his six essays.Advice on his interview.One letter of recommendation.By applying the counsel directed towards Scott to your own situation, you will be better able to:Portray yourself as a distinctive individual with something unique to contribute.Write compelling essays that grab the adcom's attention and increase your chances of acceptance.Excel in your interview.Benefit from your letters of recommendation.Choose a school when faced with multiple acceptances.After following the guidance contained in The Consultant's Guide, you no longer need to fear being viewed as a typical applicant!

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This book offers an amazing collection of 180 successful essays for MBA admission. The essays are grouped into 60 different categories, which show the dozens of topics, approaches and writing styles that successful applicants have used to gain admission into top US business schools. The book also includes numerous examples of essays that explain extenuating circumstances in a candidate's academic history, such as a disappointing GPA and GMAT score. By sharing these essays, the editor, an Ivy League admissions expert, offers the most comprehensive resource available to current applicants. Competition is fierce at top MBA programs, where exceptional essays are mandatory. Before you start writing, check this intriguing one-of-a-kind collection.

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Expert guidance to help you write the essay that gets you accepted by the best business schools If you're applying to a business school these days, you need more than good grades, high GMAT scores, and an impressive resume. You need to write attention-grabbing essays that express your individuality, identify your goals, and play up your talents and strengths. Written by a renowned admissions consultant who has helped applicants get accepted into the nation's top schools, this all-in-one guide will show you what today's top-level admissions offices are looking for. Filled with clear guidelines, insider tips, and winning samples, it will lead you through every step of the application essay process. You'll learn how to organize and structure your writing, avoid common pitfalls, and market yourself like a pro. The book includes: The 8 most common essay questions--and how to answer them 22 actual essays by successful applicants to top schools Interactive exercises and self-quizes to guide you in the right direction Self-marketing strategies to highlight your individual talents Candid insights from admissions officers at top-ranked business schools

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Top MBA programs reject more than 80 percent of the applicants. When trying to beat the tough business school competition, how do you know what will get you fast-tracked to the "yes" pile (or the dreaded "no" pile)? No insider is better suited to set you on the right track than Chioma Isiadinso, a former Harvard Business School MBA Admissions Board Member and the founder of Expartus, an admissions consulting firm specializing in helping candidates get into the top MBA programs. The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets is the ultimate collection of insider advice, direct from one of the country's toughest admissions boardrooms. Centered around the concept of branding yourself, Isiadinso covers all the essential topics you need to master to stay ahead, including: Understanding the admissions criteria Essay essentials Resumes and professional records How to nail the interview Critical mistakes to avoid And much more No other business school admissions advice guide can claim this level of authority. The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets is sure to give you the edge you need to shine in the eyes of admissions boards everywhere. (20080815)

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The Right Phrase for the Right Situation--Every Time You've taken the GMAT, your transcript is in order, and you're ready to apply to business schools. Your personal statement and the interview are your major opportunity to distinguish yourself from the pack and demonstrate your full potential. Perfect Phrases for Business School Acceptance gives you the phrases, statements, and approaches that will help you write a compelling essay, succeed at the interview, and stand out from your competition. Provides precise and effective language for applications, essays, interviews Covers a wide range of potential answers to difficult questions Guides you through the stages of the interview process

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"I would definitely buy this book if I were applying again."--Rodney Bryant, Macquarie Bank, Australia, formerly of Morgan Stanley, New York Learn all about MBA admissions techniques and skills from an expert! MBA Admissions Strategy guides candidates through the four most important aspects of a successful, competitive business school application: -Competitive Strategy -Profile Development -Essay Management and -Writing Technique This lively and accessible new book takes you step-by-step through the process of producing a successful MBA application, with primary emphasis on the essays. The book outlines a system for candidates to identify the competitive value of their past and construct an application profile and compelling message from this. The book then deals with the typical essay questions that applicants face and shows candidates how to fit their profile message to each question: how to know what to write, which essay to write it in, and how to write it well. Along with specific templates and solutions for improving expression, the book shows readers how to avoid common essay pitfalls. An essential must-read for all those considering applying for a MBA.

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