Great Application Essays for Business School

Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 808.06665
EAN: 9780071452991
ISBN: 0071452990
Label: McGraw-Hill
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: 2005-11-15
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Studio: McGraw-Hill

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Product Description

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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Average Rating: out of 5 stars

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- Must have for any B-school applicant
This book is a mandatory guide for any B-school applicant.

The author, Paul, addresses each of the major questions that business schools ask. For each prompt, Paul organizes his thoughts in a structured manner and gives recommendations on "what to do" as well as "what not to do."

Sample essays are provided and include notes to show how certain aspects strengthen the applicant's essay and how everything in the essay supports the answer to the original question.

Before you apply to B-school, use this book as your guide!

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- Unrealistic essays
Almost all of the essays are WAY over the word count & page limit required. What he's telling you to include can NOT be included in 500 words or even 1000 in some cases. For example, the sample letter of recommendation is 7 pages long. No one is going to write you a 7 page letter.

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- A great resource for anyone looking to apply to b-school!
A real page turner! This book reads like a mystery novel, you can't put it down because you want to find out what's next! Bodine provides valuable insight into the mentality of admissions committees, guiding the reader on how to market oneself effectively, and how to create a compelling profile that differentiates you from the sea of applicants. I particularly enjoy the process of "data mining" my life -- part of which involves reflecting on my work experience and linking past achievements to future goals. This book made me realize that most people focus only on the GMAT, but B-schools are still looking for individuals, not scores. A compelling essay that connects with the admissions officer will go a long way in setting you apart and significantly improving your chances of getting in. A must-read for anyone looking to get accepted by a top school. And as another reviewer pointed out, a real steal at $12.

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- Great! I have ordered a copy for each of my recommenders, too
All of my recommenders have found this book the best guide to write recommendation letters as it offers a very clear view of the goals their letters must achieve in order to assist and enhance the application.

Rating:

- Wonderful - A Must Have
This book is a must for everybody thinking of applying to b-schools. Paul covers a wide array of circumstances, situations, dos and don'ts.

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