Essays That Worked for Business Schools: 40 Essays from Successful Applications to the Nation's Top Business Schools [Paperback]

Boykin Curry (Author), Emily Angel Baer (Author), Brian Kasbar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2003

“Applicants looking for the competitive edge in getting accepted at the business school of their choice may want to peruse this book.” –Security Traders Handbook

Every year, thousands apply for a finite number of places in business schools. With similar grades, backgrounds, and goals, sometimes the only thing that can make an applicant stand out is the application essay. It’s the best chance you have to shine and tip the balance in your favor.

Essays That Worked for Business Schools shows that the best essays are brief, sincere, and personal. Some are off the wall, some are bold, all are unique to their creator. One applicant writes about starting his own airline. Another tells about the corruption in his job as a defense contractor. And a third reflects on his license plate. From the thousands submitted each year, the forty essays in this book were considered some of the best by admissions officers at the nation’s top business schools. As this collection demonstrates, with creativity and effort you can turn almost any topic into an effective, successful essay for your business school application.

Editorial Reviews

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“An invaluable book for anyone trying to enter a business school.” –Small Press Review

“Frank, terse advice on the essay and the admissions processes for the schools.” –Memphis Business School

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?Applicants looking for the competitive edge in getting accepted at the business school of their choice may want to peruse this book.? ?Security Traders Handbook

Every year, thousands apply for a finite number of places in business schools. With similar grades, backgrounds, and goals, sometimes the only thing that can make an applicant stand out is the application essay. It?s the best chance you have to shine and tip the balance in your favor.

Essays That Worked for Business Schools shows that the best essays are brief, sincere, and personal. Some are off the wall, some are bold, all are unique to their creator. One applicant writes about starting his own airline. Another tells about the corruption in his job as a defense contractor. And a third reflects on his license plate. From the thousands submitted each year, the forty essays in this book were considered some of the best by admissions officers at the nation?s top business schools. As this collection demonstrates, with creativity and effort you can turn almost any topic into an effective, successful essay for your business school application.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Ballantine Books; Rev Sub edition (July 29, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0345450434
• ISBN-13: 978-0345450432
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.4 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,866,032 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #97 in Books > Business & Investing > Job Hunting & Careers > Business School Guides

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for applicants, August 13, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Essays That Worked for Business Schools: 40 Essays from Successful Applications to the Nation's Top Business Schools (Paperback)

I am an educational counselor and received all four of the "Essays That Worked" books recently. These newly revised editions are perfect for any applicant stumped by or anxious about writing a personal statement. The essays are inspiring, and the advice is frank and fresh. The authors did a great job of updating these classics, and I highly recommend them to anyone applying to college, law school, business school, or med school.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely helpful, August 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Essays That Worked for Business Schools: 40 Essays from Successful Applications to the Nation's Top Business Schools (Paperback)

I am applying to MBA programs this fall, and I'm finding this book extremely helpful as I draft my essays. This edition is right up-to-the-minute with information and suggestions, and the essays are inspiring. Highly recommended!