Business School Confidential: A Complete Guide to the Business School Experience: By Students, for Students
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Featuring an in-depth interview with the Director of Admissions at Tuck School of Business, ranked #1 by the Wall Street Journal . Written for students about to embark on this two-year odyssey, by students who have successfully survived business school, Business School Confidential provides a comprehensive, blow-by-blow chronological account of the complete MBA experience. Miller and Loucks have assembled a panel of recent MBA graduates from across the country, all of whom are in a prime position to offer realistic and informative advice on what business school is really like today. Together, they will walk you through the entire process - from thinking about, applying to, and choosing a business school and program, through the two-year curriculum, recruiting, summer internships, networking, and ultimately, finding the perfect job. The book also features interviews with top Fortune 500 CEOs including Jeff Bezos of Amazon.com, Larry Bossidy, former CEO of Allied Signal; Vernon R. Loucks formerly of Baxter International and currently of Segway, Jim McNerney, CEO of 3M; and Edward Whitacre, Chairman and CEO of SBC, and with Kristine Laca, the Director of Admissions of Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College, currently rated as the #1 Business School in the U.S. according to the Wall Street Journal . This is truly a book no aspiring business school student should be without.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0312300867
ISBN13:9780312300869
Release Date:August 2003
Publisher:St. Martins Press-3PL
Length:352 Pages
Weight:0.60 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.5" x 8.4"
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Great Series
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
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!
Must Read
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
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.
Excellent and insightful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
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.
A MUST READ - A True Benefit For Those Entertaining B School
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
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!"
Wish I had this before I got my MBA
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
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.
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