MBA Admissions Strategy
by A.V. Gordon
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Manufacturer: Open University Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 658.0071173
EAN: 9780335218905
ISBN: 0335218903
Label: Open University Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 2005-09-01
Publisher: Open University Press
Studio: Open University Press
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Spotlight customer reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: I couldn't agree more
Comment: I have bought a LOT of MBA books, pretty everything you can think about, but I have never written a review for any one of them. I honestly felt guilty not to write one for this book. That should just give you an idea of how good this book is. This is the book that you WANT to read. Most people who give review don't mention what I consider the single most important part of this book: Whoever you are or whatever you have done, if you want to go to b-school, you can. As others have pointed out, if this book included sample essays and the author's critiques, it would have been THE MBA book.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic Resource, especially for crafting and developing your essays
Comment: I have been referring to this book for over a month now and it has been a fantastic resource for building and preparing for my essays. It breaks down each of the 10 different types of essays and shows you how to address them, as well as how to build up a personal profile so that you know what to talk about in your essays. Don't forget to check out Avi Gordon's website either, as he provides some application consulting services, if you are willing to pay for more personalized service at a much more reasonable rate than other consulting services.
Customer Rating:
Summary: a wonderful book
Comment: I would like to thank the author for the wonderful book " MBA Admissions
Strategy " I'm accepted by University of Chicago the last round and
invited by Said Business School of Oxford for an interview. I only
applied 3 schools and all the 3rd round.
I learned the most from the book and formed a strategy and plan. The
book is insightful and well written.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A step-by-step guide to creating a successful MBA application
Comment: Business coach and Director of the MBA Admissions Studio (www.mbastudio.net) A.V. Gordon presents MBA Admissions Strategy: From Profile Building To Essay Writing, a step-by-step guide to creating a successful MBA application with particular emphasis on essay writing. Chapters cover how to present one's personal profile in an optimum light, what MBA admissions personnel are looking for in applicants, principles of better writing and much more. "Expect your readers to constantly be asking the pointed question, 'So what?' If you give them a fact, a story, an observation or any other piece of information, they will want to know: Why is this relevant? Why am I reading this about you? What understanding about you do I get form it? What am I learning about your growth, transition, development, experience or insight? Why does this advance your candidacy? It is your job to answer these 'so what's' by showing how each piece of your essay connects to you and your argument for an admissions ticket, and framing this, at least in part, in human resources and organizational behaviour terms." Highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Best book on the subject
Comment: MUST HAVE BOOK. By far the best book on the subject.
Even if you have already purchased Richard Montauk book or any other MBA consulting book, I still advise that you buy and read this book.
If you have not purchased any book yet, I strongly recommend you to start with this book.
If you are targeting top 15 MBA programs, reading this book will be the best thing you could do to improve your chances.
Pros -
1) Very structured approach. It begins with helping you profile yourself.
2) No nonsense material. Very brief, succinct and to the point.
3) It leaves the obvious clutter out. Author does not repeat himself. I think this is the biggest plus of this book. There are many top sellers (no names), which are too thick at the expense of being repetitive.
3) Comprehensive.
4) Refined. Polished.
Cons -
1) Addition of some sample essays would be a very useful.
2) Schools specific research and advise will be useful too. I notice that most of the MBA admissions book in the market lack this type of material.
3) Part time program specific advise.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Customer Rating:
Summary: I couldn't agree more
Comment: I have bought a LOT of MBA books, pretty everything you can think about, but I have never written a review for any one of them. I honestly felt guilty not to write one for this book. That should just give you an idea of how good this book is. This is the book that you WANT to read. Most people who give review don't mention what I consider the single most important part of this book: Whoever you are or whatever you have done, if you want to go to b-school, you can. As others have pointed out, if this book included sample essays and the author's critiques, it would have been THE MBA book.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Fantastic Resource, especially for crafting and developing your essays
Comment: I have been referring to this book for over a month now and it has been a fantastic resource for building and preparing for my essays. It breaks down each of the 10 different types of essays and shows you how to address them, as well as how to build up a personal profile so that you know what to talk about in your essays. Don't forget to check out Avi Gordon's website either, as he provides some application consulting services, if you are willing to pay for more personalized service at a much more reasonable rate than other consulting services.
Customer Rating:
Summary: a wonderful book
Comment: I would like to thank the author for the wonderful book " MBA Admissions
Strategy " I'm accepted by University of Chicago the last round and
invited by Said Business School of Oxford for an interview. I only
applied 3 schools and all the 3rd round.
I learned the most from the book and formed a strategy and plan. The
book is insightful and well written.
Customer Rating:
Summary: A step-by-step guide to creating a successful MBA application
Comment: Business coach and Director of the MBA Admissions Studio (www.mbastudio.net) A.V. Gordon presents MBA Admissions Strategy: From Profile Building To Essay Writing, a step-by-step guide to creating a successful MBA application with particular emphasis on essay writing. Chapters cover how to present one's personal profile in an optimum light, what MBA admissions personnel are looking for in applicants, principles of better writing and much more. "Expect your readers to constantly be asking the pointed question, 'So what?' If you give them a fact, a story, an observation or any other piece of information, they will want to know: Why is this relevant? Why am I reading this about you? What understanding about you do I get form it? What am I learning about your growth, transition, development, experience or insight? Why does this advance your candidacy? It is your job to answer these 'so what's' by showing how each piece of your essay connects to you and your argument for an admissions ticket, and framing this, at least in part, in human resources and organizational behaviour terms." Highly recommended.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Best book on the subject
Comment: MUST HAVE BOOK. By far the best book on the subject.
Even if you have already purchased Richard Montauk book or any other MBA consulting book, I still advise that you buy and read this book.
If you have not purchased any book yet, I strongly recommend you to start with this book.
If you are targeting top 15 MBA programs, reading this book will be the best thing you could do to improve your chances.
Pros -
1) Very structured approach. It begins with helping you profile yourself.
2) No nonsense material. Very brief, succinct and to the point.
3) It leaves the obvious clutter out. Author does not repeat himself. I think this is the biggest plus of this book. There are many top sellers (no names), which are too thick at the expense of being repetitive.
3) Comprehensive.
4) Refined. Polished.
Cons -
1) Addition of some sample essays would be a very useful.
2) Schools specific research and advise will be useful too. I notice that most of the MBA admissions book in the market lack this type of material.
3) Part time program specific advise.
"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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