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by mohitkhemani1985 » Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:15 am
Hi can someone suggest and share some of the good books for application process and essays.
I heard about a Richard Montawk book " How to get into a top business school". Do any of you Gmatters have a take on this?
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by throughmba » Tue Sep 20, 2011 1:32 am
Hi

you must read the recent version of the Montauk's book, previous versions are outdated. Its not completely like reading a book on swimming to learn swimming.

1.Great Application Essays for Business School - 2nd Edition - The Best book
2.65 Successful Harvard Business School Application Essays, 2nd Edition
3.MBA Admissions Strategy: From profile building to essay writing Review by Vorskl
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5.Business School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Business Sshool Expereince by students, for students - by Robert H. Miller and Katherine F. Koegler
6.The Best Business Schools' Admissions Secrets by Chioma Isiadinso
7. The MBA Field Guide: How to Get In & What to Expect at the World's Renowned Programs by Alex Chu - excellent
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For general wisdom I loved "Your MBA Game plan"
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by money9111 » Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:47 pm
I too liked "Your MBA Game Plan" but I also read many of the other books you've listed as well.
My goal is to make MBA applicants take onus over their process.

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by throughmba » Tue Sep 20, 2011 10:19 pm
People are fan of Montauk's book but I really liked concise but holistic presentation of Banks book.
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