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The MBA Reality Check
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The MBA Reality Check

Make the School You Want, Want You

Prentice Hall Press, 2010 подробнее...


Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Innovative
  • Applicable

Recommendation

This guide to winning a spot in an MBA program is useful and charming – and those two qualities are more closely related than you think. As the title suggests, the book attempts to correct numerous misconceptions applicants have about getting into their target business schools. Some of those myths and self-delusions are pretty tenacious, and education consultants Evan Forster and David Thomas have to be equally pointed to puncture them. That’s where the charm comes in. Through vivid narratives of learning experiences (both their own and their clients’) and hearty dollops of humor, Forster and Thomas make the arduous process of applying to MBA programs seem less daunting. Along the way, they provide specific advice on everything from how to help the people writing your recommendations to how to fit in the worthwhile extracurricular activities you need to stand out from the crowd. Naturally, getAbstract recommends this sassy but savvy book primarily to those considering graduate education in business, but also to those running MBA programs, to their admissions staffs and to corporate human resources officers who want to help guide their employees’ careers.

Take-Aways

  • To get into a good MBA program, apply to the schools that best fit you and your goals.
  • Putting together a strong application requires considerable personal reflection.
  • To perfect your credentials, engage in useful extracurricular or volunteering activities. The excuse that you’re too busy isn’t good enough.

About the Authors

Evan Forster and David Thomas run Forster-Thomas, Inc., an educational consulting service.


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    S. M. 6 years ago
    It is great and help more in career
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    J. M. 8 years ago
    Very good tool for Bachelor's student
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      6 years ago
      yes of course and for masters too
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    P. H. 10 years ago
    I will definitly revisit this book during my MBA application process.

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