5 Books for MBA Applicants

Preparing for business school is a huge event for any MBA applicant. There are currently many different books available to help make the experience easier. Here are five books for MBA applicants available in Amazon.com

How To Get Into the Top MBA Programs
by J.D., Richard Montauk

MBAs get respect. The prestige and value of the degree have grown to the point where now the quality of the degree is determinative, says the author. Graduates from top schools can earn as much as 50 to 100 percent more than those who graduate from lower-ranked schools. Montauk, president and founder of Education USA, which assists business school applicants, has thoroughly researched MBA programs for this work. Each chapter explores a step in the process, from the decision to apply to surviving once accepted. The chapters on selecting the right program, marketing yourself, and writing essays provide exceptionally valuable information and tips. For any library that serves undergraduate business school candidates, this is essential; recommended for other larger collections.

Your MBA Game Plan: Proven Strategies for Getting into the Top Business Schools
by Omari Bouknight

With graduates from top business schools bringing home six-figure pay packages and entering into exciting fields such as private equity, high-tech, investment banking, and management consulting, the MBA has rapidly become the world’s most desired degree. As a result, the competition for admission into select programs is fierce; some admit less than 15 percent of applicants.

In this challenging environment, Your MBA Game Plan is the resource you need–it has helped thousands get into the best schools and achieve their career aspirations. You could be next.

Written by the co-founders of a leading business school admissions service, this book will guide you through the demanding application process and help you differentiate yourself in the ever-growing pool of applicants. Your MBA Game Plan will show you how to:

* Maximize your chances of admission to a top business program.
* Ace the GMAT.
* Craft compelling essays and resumes that highlight your most salient attributes and make you stand out to the admissions committee.
* Perform flawlessly during your admissions interviews.
* Prepare your recommenders to effectively support your admissions bid.
* Select target schools and highlight the personal characteristics and skill sets that they look for.

This revised edition includes sample essays and resumes from successful applicants, fresh insight on 30 leading business schools, and advice specifically tailored to international students.

MBA Admissions Strategy: From Profile Building to Essay Writing
by Avi Gordon

“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.

The Best Business Schools’ Admissions Secrets: A Former Harvard Business School Admissions Board Member Reveals the Insider Keys to Getting In
by Chioma Isiadinso

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.

Business School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Business School Experience: By Students, for Students
by Robert H. Miller, Katherine F. Koegler, Robert Miller, Katherine Loucks

For college students thinking about applying to business school or for those in the workforce considering an additional degree, the authors give the lowdown on taking the GMAT, choosing a school, funding your education, selecting a major, preparing for exams and seeking full-time employment upon graduation. Miller (Law School Confidential) and Loucks, a recent graduate of Northwestern University’s Kellogg Graduate School of Management, interviewed current MBA students to get the skinny on the “business school experience.” They include handy tips for admissions interviews, getting a federal loan to pay for school, determining an appropriate workload and obtaining that coveted summer internship. Although the advice on “business school etiquette” is somewhat unnecessary (“do not speak out of turn”), for the most part, this is a valuable tool for those ready to throw themselves into b-school.

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