A couple of weeks ago, I found the book in a box in my apartment and remembered that I’d neglected to follow through on my commitment to write a review. So, I re-read the book to get a refresher on it and decided that it was time to get the long-promised review done. The timing works out really well since we’re in the middle of the 2010-2011 MBA Round 1 and there is enough time for Round 1, 2, and 3 applicants to pick up the book, if desired. Fortunately, I have started leveraging videos, so the creation of the review was much faster than it would have been if I’d typed it out.
By way of background, the book was written by Chioma Isiadinso, who used to be on the Admissions Committee at Harvard Business School and has a wealth of experience in the MBA Admissions game. Ms. Isiadinso is now running her own admissions consulting firm and wrote the book as a way to compile many of her insights into a single package that can be consumed relatively quickly. The book is a little less than 300 pages, but it is a much quicker read than that length would indicate.
There’s a lot more that I can say about the book, but I’ll leave that to the video below to communicate…
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Information on “The Best Business Schools’ Admissions Secrets”
Link to the book website: MBAAdmissionsSecrets.com Link to the book order page on Amazon.com: Click here to order the book
Here’s what Amazon.com had to say about the book…
Top MBA programs reject more than 80 percent of the applicants.
When trying to beat the tough business school competition, how do you know what will get you fast-tracked to the “yes” pile (or the dreaded “no” pile)?
No insider is better suited to set you on the right track than Chioma Isiadinso, a former Harvard Business School MBA Admissions Board Member and the founder of Expartus, an admissions consulting firm specializing in helping candidates get into the top MBA programs. The Best Business Schools’ Admissions Secrets is the ultimate collection of insider advice, direct from one of the country’s toughest admissions boardrooms.
Centered around the concept of branding yourself, Isiadinso covers all the essential topics you need to master to stay ahead, including:
* Understanding the admissions criteria
* Essay essentials
* Resumes and professional records
* How to nail the interview
* Critical mistakes to avoid
* And much more
No other business school admissions advice guide can claim this level of authority. The Best Business Schools’ Admissions Secrets is sure to give you the edge you need to shine in the eyes of admissions boards everywhere.
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My video review:
Book review The Best Business Schools Admissions Secrets from Marquis Parker on Vimeo.
Key points:
- Detailed review is given in the video, but overall thoughts on the book include the following:
–> The book is well-written with fantastic end-to-end structure that is maintained throughout
–> The author has no problem telling it like it is to get her point across
–> The author’s style is approachable and she comes across as a coach instead of an instructor
–> This is a great MBA prep book, especially for those who are at the very start of their MBA application journey
