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Business School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Business School Experience: By Students, for Students

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this book is really intended for people who are considering business school. the first half covers admissions strategy (good essays, choosing the right target school, how to craft a good application), and the second half covers, in less depth, the wind-up to the start of your full-time mba education. like other reviewers mentioned, it tells you things that are somewhat given, like "research good neighborhoods to live in near your school", "make sure your study area is well lit and quiet", and "make sure you have a high-speed internet connection". while the interviews with ceo's are interesting, the book doesn't offer too much in the way of guiding your 'game-plan' for your mba education. there's some discussion of core classes in the b-school curriculum, as well as the importance of summer internship placement and group work in classes.

overall, i think that this is a great book for anyone thinking about b-school a year or so before applying, as it provides a broad breadth of mba-related issues to consider. in terms of anyone trying to craft their 'game-plan' for their mba education, you are probably better off getting in touch with students already in your program.

First part of book is relatively insightful, they interview key ceo's about bschool and you get a relatively balanced perspective. The review of what a bschool course load could look like and an overview of common teaching styles was helpful. Yes, this book does not spend time on or recommend part time programs. Nearly all mentors / authors are from top tier bschools.

Second half of book is mostly useless with some good nuggets of info. The second half of the book outlines stuff like "buy a desk, so you can study while at home!" and "show up to class on-time" well duh.

Good news though, this book reads very very quickly.

My wife and I both attended top business schools (HBS and Kellogg) and we have recommended this book to numerous friends who are applying to or starting business school. It tells the reader what we wanted to know before starting school.

Great source material from many students at a wide variety of schools and written by a recent grad. Many other books just focus on getting in, but this one treats the application process as part of the larger experience from application to finding a job. I read a lot of these a few years ago, and wish this one had come out then.

This is a really thoughtful guide to the entire business school experience, from deciding whether an MBA is right for you to landing the job that you want. It has a realistic view on what to expect at school and what you want to get out of grad school. This is a great read for anyone who is considering pursuing their MBA, as well as for MBAs who are looking for jobs. The book is very well written and insightful.

I am a thorough researcher and have now broused or completely read tens of books on b-school, in an effort to really understand how to make business school the most valuable experience possible. This one is the best. It is clear that the authors have unparalleled perpective, understanding and ability to communicate the most important aspects of the whole process.

Despite being long, this book is a quick read. As they say, time flies when you're having fun. I found this book profoundly helpful. In fact, I also read Med School Confidential and Law School Confidential just to make sure they were not for me (Yes, I liked the series just that much!!). I have loaned these out to people, and they enjoy them too. I plan to reread this one since I am getting closer to actually going to a graduate program. I most enjoyed how this book has advice from professors, college advisors, and more importantly, other students. Each book has a panel of real students giving you tips and advice. Some were and some were not business majors, so the advice is varied and helpful.

Great Book! I hope they make a book "College Confidential" to give to high school kids thinking about college. I know a few younger relatives who could use a book like that!

This book helped me figure out whether I should go to b school or not. And now that I'm applying I feel like I have a really good idea as to what to expect once I'm there. I highly recommend this to anyone thinking about going to business school and those just about to go.

I have recommended this book to everyone I know who is either entertaining or enrolled in business school. As a former B-School Student, I can honestly tell you that this is a book with tremendous value. The CEO reviews are very useful, and I love the way this book takes real insight from real students who have been there before. The material is current, honest, and useful. I can think of no better resource than this book if you are thinking about applying to business school or are currently enrolled in business school. These authors have done a FANTASTIC job and Business School Confidential will undoubtedly be an important/value added supplement to your b-school experience. Every business school should make this a MANDATORY summer read for their incoming students. Three words "BUY IT NOW!"

I am a first year MBA student at a top tier program. This book has helped me tremendously during the application process and in particular while in business school. Great read and lots of practical advice! I enthusiastically recommend Business School Confidential: A complete Guide to the Business School Experience: BY STUDENTS, FOR STUDENTS

This book is actually useful (unlike most other guides I read)! It's not only helpful during the application process, but also in deciding whether an MBA is for you. I particularly liked the CEO interviews...reading opinions of successful business leaders on the merits of an MBA was invaluable. I've been recommending this book to all of my friends who are considering b-school.