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Bouknight and Shrum, who are associated with a GMAT prep and admissions consulting business, help prospective business students get into an MBA program by setting themselves apart from the competition. They detail the dimensions of a perfect applicant; the 11 most common profiles and their strengths and weaknesses; application components such as transcripts, test scores, essays, recommendations, and interviews; strategies for 35 top programs; putting together a game plan; and what happens after submission, including deciding on a school. This edition adds more school profiles, including more programs outside the US; revised profiles to include updated strategies; more sample essays and résumés from successful applicants; and more details on applicant profiles. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The MBA has rapidly become the world's most desired degree, with graduates of top business schools landing six-figure pay packages in private equity, high-tech, investment banking, and management consulting. As a result, the competition for admission into select programs is fierce; some schools admit less than 10 percent of applicants.This third edition of Your MBA Game Plan includes even more sample essays and resumes from successful applicants, fresh insight on 35 leading business schools from around the world, and advice specifically tailored to international applicants. It will show you how to:Select target schools and highlight the personal characteristics and skill sets they seekNavigate the "GMAT or GRE?" questionAssess your own candidacy with the objective eye of an MBA admissions officerCraft compelling essays and resumes that highlight your most salient attributes and make you stand out to the admissions committeeAvoid the mistakes that ruin thousands of applicants' chances each yearPerform flawlessly during your admissions interviews
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