| The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets: A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In | 
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Category: Book
Author: Chioma Isiadinso
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Studio: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Manufacturer: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Label: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.5 x 1
ISBN: 1402212135
Dewey Decimal Number: 650.0711
EAN: 9781402212130
ASIN: 1402212135
Publication Date: July 1, 2008
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Product Description
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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A must-have resource November 21, 2008
After reading various MBA application books cover to cover, this book stands out immediately for its overall quality, methodical writing, and, most importantly, its specific insight. Montauk's book is still a great starting guide for providing a broad foundation. Montauk's and Bodine's books also give a variety of great sample essays. This book is more advanced, concise, and specific with insights that help demystify the application process from start to end. Its advice on branding is the best available, and the focal points for the essays and interview clarify key elements the applicant can control. This may become the most acclaimed book for the MBA application process. As another critic has said, it is one of the best if not the best book on this topic.
Amazing Insight November 2, 2008
This book dispels most of the myths about Ivy League school's admission process. I gained amazing insights from this book as I prepared my application for Business School.
Reading this book made me realize that GMAT scores only play a minor role in the admission process, it is about the complete package as an applicant. The author did a phenomenal job, talking about personal branding as an applicant.
It is a must have for all business school applicants regardless of your institution of choice.
 Best Business School? October 30, 2008
This book makes a good start for determining what kind of program you want to have. It is a good jumping off place for knowing what you need for admissions and well worth the read.
One of the best if not the best MBA admissions book. August 7, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 making his or her pitch to the admissions boards.
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