Somehow disappointing.
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This book is now outdated (written in 1995) and there has been a lot of changes in the MBA application process over the last years. I would even say that this book can be misleading! Be cautious. Also, do not expect any specific advice targeted for European applicants since this book has been written for an American audience. It is a bit frustrating..
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Does anyone think it funny
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Does anyone think it funny that most of the reviews here contain spelling and grammar errors? I'm making more money than any of the MBAs that have commented here, and I never graduated from college! Spare yourself the book and the cost of an MBA, and learn Peoplesoft or SAP.
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Wish I had this when I applied
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This book is very thorough and very in-depth. I wish I had this when I was getting into B-School. Of course, I also advise that you understand where you want to go with your career by getting your MBA. This will let you know what concentration you want, and even if MBA is right for you. I'd recommend Vault Report's Guide to Top 50 MBA Employers. It's fairly thorough, though I wish there were more companies covered. They also publish all of this info on their site (vaultreports.com). Save you some moolah. Peterson's Guide to B-Schools is pretty good for general info on B-Schools, but fairly dry.
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Nothing New
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Don't waste you time Unless you have a minimum GPA of 3.45 from a top school, GMAT in the mid 650+, and Executive job experience. This book provides the basics assuming that you have the above. I question the experience other readers are claiming to have with this book. For starters if you're at this level of the game this book may just tickle your ego. But be prepared a huge assumption on your part is made that you are already one of the players. And trust me you would know if your one of these people.
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If you dont know anything this book is for you!
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This book is great if you don't have a clue. Many of the tips are not exactly what I would call the insiders guide for getting into a top MBA program. Things not to forget are Executive job experience and that record setting GMAT score. No job experience or never held a top management position you say!? Well then you had better be some kind of business prodigy that can laugh while taking the GMAT. However the book did have numerous essays and examples of accepted applicants. This book was also easy reading and can be read in less than two days. Because I felt the book was just a rehash of other material floating around I only gave it a 3.
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