Product Description

The ultimate guide to writing a winning application essay for the business school of your dreams

Written by a nationally known consultant who has helped thousands gain admission to elite professional schools, Great Application Essays for Business School is the ideal guide to writing the personal statement, the most critical part of any business school application.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33920 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

From the Back Cover

If you're applying to a business school these days, you need more than good grades, high GMAT scores, and an impressive resume. You need to write attention-grabbing essays that express your individuality, identify your goals, and play up your talents and strengths.

Written by a renowned admissions consultant who has helped applicants get accepted into the nation's top schools, this all-in-one guide will show you what today's top-level admissions offices are looking for. Filled with clear guidelines, insider tips, and winning samples, it will lead you through every step of the application essay process. You'll learn how to organize and structure your writing, avoid common pitfalls, and market yourself like a pro. The book includes:

• The 8 most common essay questions--and how to answer them
• 22 actual essays by successful applicants to top schools
• Interactive exercises and self-quizes to guide you in the right direction
• Self-marketing strategies to highlight your individual talents
• Candid insights from admissions officers at top-ranked business schools

About the Author

Paul Bodine is the Senior Editor at Accepted.com, one of the oldest and most successful online admissions consulting services. His clients have consistently earned admission to such elite business schools as Harvard, Stanford, the University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), MIT (Sloan), Northwestern (Kellogg), Columbia, and the University of Chicago.

Customer Reviews

Superb
This book is great. It is to the point and Paul does not waste time waffling on about stuff. I really like the section on the "goals essay". The examples used by Paul are also very useful.
This book helped me conquer my fear of the dreaded essays and get beyond the "blank page".

A must have!!
If you're applying for a business school, Paul Bodine's book is really what you need. You would have never been able to write some solide essays without its help. Buy it, I promise you won't regret it!