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It gives another perspective of looking at the essays, profiles and issues. The book was good for a quick run of checklist if applicant really doesn't have much time.
Other aspects of the process, such as essays, can be every bit as challenging and time-consuming.There are plenty of books on the market to help you get from "I want to go to B-School" to "I'm in." but it wasn't until I recently read The MBA Application Roadmap that I found one I could enthusiastically endorse.Authors Stacy Blackman and Daniel J. By necessity, most of the tips are general in nature, but regardless of your specific situation, you'll find plenty to help you improve your application package.I wish I had always been able to point my students to this book, because it answers so many of the questions I've been hearing for years, including: How much should your essays be tailored for individual programs. Many of the strategies the authors share sound simple, but far too many B-School aspirants fail to use them. While I am a GMAT tutor and naturally focus solely on that part of the quest for business school admissions, it's important to keep the test in perspective. I don't want you to make the same mistake.The book's content is divided into over fifty brief chapters, making it easy for you to use it as a reference guide. Researching more possibilities will not only expand your options, but will also come in handy when tailoring your essays to each school's admissions committee.Nearly half of the book is devoted to application essays, and this is where you'll find the most valuable advice. After an initial quick read (I went through it in about two hours), you'll go back to it many times as you choose target schools, draft essays, and put the finishing touches on your application package.
Blackman is well-known for her admissions consulting service, and her experience is evident throughout the book.Most striking in the first several chapters of the book is the emphasis on getting started early. While it's very concise, that doesn't mean it's not valuable. What tone should you strike in the essays.The MBA Application Roadmap weighs in at well under 300 pages, and reads even faster than that. Blackman and Brookings encourage you to give yourself several months to research schools, prepare for and take the GMAT, draft essays, and manage recommenders. How can you effectively handle topics such as your biggest weakness or failure.
As big of a challenge as the exam can seem, it is only part of the MBA application process. Should you write an optional essay. In my experience (and in theirs), too many students decide on one or two programs simply because of familiarity or a top ranking. Brookings have put together a concise handbook that gives you a plan and then walks you through the steps required to get there. The authors start from the very beginning, explaining the various factors that should go into your school selections.
Omari's book profiles the various MBA schools, and is a good place to look when you want to choose which schools to apply to. I think other books from Avi gordon, Omari, Paul Bodine and Chioma are much much better, as they present clear application stretegies. Paul, Chioma and Avi do a good job of strtegizing your app. I found the book to overpriced for its content. If you just need a very brief overview of the application process, this book may be Ok, but it gives you no application stratgies, other than some pep talk about - being yourself, be truthful about your weaknesses, and all that.
I highly recommend this book to anyone embarking on the application process. It provides a great roadmap for branding yourself and includes tips on each phase of the process from school selection to essay writing to interviews. This book is chock-full of great advice and tips for mastering the MBA admissions application process. It helps you think about your application from a whole different perspective.
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