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Title: MBA Admissions Strategy
ISBN: 0335218903
Author:
A.V. Gordon
Publicate Date: 2005-09-01
Publish: 2005-09-01
List Price: $38.95
Average Customer Rating: 5.0
Format: Paperback
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1: Fantastic Resource, especially for crafting and developing your essays
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.
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2: a wonderful book
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.
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3: A step-by-step guide to creating a successful MBA application
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.
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4: Best book on the subject
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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5: MBA Admissions Strategy - Got my juices flowing
Avi's book distills the admissions process in a clear and concise fashion. The book got me on track to think about whom I was and what I had to offer. Avi does a great job of helping you connect the dots among your dreams, achievements, and personality.
Book has given me a good framework to piece the puzzle together from the personal front to the school that will fit my needs. It has empowered me to make it happen.
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