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The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets: A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In
The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets: A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting InThe Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets: A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In
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by: Chioma Isiadinso
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Released: 2008-07-01
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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.
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The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets: A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In
- Paperback: 10 pages
- Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.; 2008-07-01
- Label: Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Studio: Sourcebooks, Inc.
- ISBN: 1402212135
- Sales Rank in Books: #81874
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:  Must-Have Book for Bschool Applications!!, By This review is from: The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets: A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In (Paperback) I have "The Best Business Schools Admissions Secrets" and successfully used its concepts religiously through the application process last year. The book's author Chioma helps one really identify and define one's 'brand' so that there is a consistent thread throughout one's application. The author helps you craft a great application from stories made up of choices you've made, extracurriculars you've taken a critical role in, relationships you build, to interesting situations you've experienced. She debunks myths and provides insight into the mysterious admissions office and what they are looking for (helping applicants identify strong personal stories of impact vs. stories that are unimpressive). Additionally, Chioma covers all aspects important to the process including resume, interviews, and recommenders which are crucial to supporting your candidacy. I got into 3 out of 4 of the schools I applied to and will be attending HBS next year. Thus, I highly...Read more 16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:  Read two years before applying to MBA programs, By Amazon Verified Purchase(What's this?) This review is from: The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets: A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In (Paperback) This is a very sound book focused on the admissions to the top 8 MBA programs. The only regret I have with this book is that I wish I had read it earlier.
The author provides deep insights into how each applicant is evaluated. MBA admissions to the top business schools is not all about GMAT and GPA. In order to be admitted to the top 5 business schools in particular, one needs to show tremendous leadership and other WOW factors. One needs to foster good relationships with potential MBA recommenders. And don't forget the arduous preparation for GMAT. Unfortunately, one can't just build a MBA WOW factor in few months. It may take years to build extracurricular credentials and leadership experience that an MBA program would find compelling and credible (it is too late to join the Peace Corp 3 months before the application). This would be an ideal book to read for those who just finished their undergraduate program and would like to...Read more 11 of 12 people found the following review helpful: One of the best if not the best MBA admissions book., By This review is from: The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets: A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In (Paperback) Wow, this book is one of the best admissions book I've ever read. And I've read many including Montauk, Bodine, Cordon, etc.I will put it at the same level as Montauk's book if not better. The author goes straight to the point and doesn't bore you with unnecessary info. I love her idea of asking the prospective applicant to think about personal branding during the entire admissions process. [Extract] Chioma Isiadinso: "I focus The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secret on personal branding as it relates to the admissions process...The greatest mistake applicants to business schools make is that their applications lack a compelling brand. Most applicants pay way too much attention trying to "game" the system and figure out what the admissions boards want to hear instead of taking a step back to assess their own stories and to present them in an authentic, powerful way." I would recommend any Bschool applicant to at least go through the book before...Read more |
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