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Break The MBA Admission Barrier: Making It To The World's Best Business Schools provides a simple yet comprehensive approach to coaching in the workplace. It uses a step-by-step process, and in addition, it explains many of the supporting skills su.

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Jain, Mohit
Otros Autores: Harindram, M.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New Dehli : Pearson Education, Dorling Kindersley, ©2008.
Edición:2nd ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo (Requiere registro previo con correo institucional)

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245 1 0 |a Break the MBA admissions barrier :  |b making it to the world's best business schools /  |c Mohit Jain, M. Harindram. 
246 3 |a Break the Master of Business Administration admissions barrier 
250 |a 2nd ed. 
260 |a New Dehli :  |b Pearson Education, Dorling Kindersley,  |c ©2008. 
300 |a 1 online resource (1 volume) :  |b illustrations 
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505 0 |a Cover -- Disclaimer -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1: Why an MBA Degree? -- What's Your Reason? -- A Top MBA Programme: What to Expect? -- Brand Value Recognition -- Alumni Network -- Career Choices -- Finest Education -- Higher Pay -- Job Prospects After MBA -- Do You Really Need it? -- Chapter 2: The MBA Programmes -- Full-time MBA in the Us or Canada -- Full-time MBA in Europe -- Part-time MBA -- Executive MBA -- Specialized MBA -- Online MBA -- Chapter 3: Choosing the School -- Know Your Expectations -- Researching the Programmes -- Brand Recognition and Reputation -- Class Size -- Location -- Infrastructure -- Design of Programme -- University Advantage -- Joint Degrees -- International Scope -- Curriculum -- Learning Experience -- Faculty -- Students -- Alumni -- Staff -- The Importance of 'Fit' -- How Many Applications to Send? -- The Points to Remember While Making the Decision -- Recommended Readings for Further Information -- Recommended Web Sites -- Discussion Forums -- Student Blogs -- Chapter 4: Business School Rankings -- Rankings: What Do they Really Mean? -- U.S. News & World Report Ranking (2008) -- BusinessWeek Ranking (2006) -- Financial Times Ranking (2007) -- Wall Street Journal Ranking (2006) -- Forbes Ranking (2005) -- Understanding the System of Rankings -- Do Your Own Research -- Reputation -- Alumni Presence -- Faculty and Curriculum -- Teaching Method and Learning Environment -- Class Composition -- 'Selectivity' and 'Yield' -- Determine the Best School for Yourself -- Chapter 5: The Basics: Application and Admission Procedure -- The Application Cycles -- The Application: Requirements and Evaluation -- The Decision on Admissions by the Schools -- The Admission Decision-makers -- Process of Shortlisting -- Criteria for Making the Decision -- The Cost Analysis. 
505 8 |a Chapter 6: ManagingTimelines -- Set the Ball Rolling (March-May) -- Where and When to Apply (June-August) -- Preparing the Application (September-March) -- After Finishing the Applications (November-March) -- Your Final Decision (January-May) -- Chapter 7: Present Yourself: Understand the Principles -- Expectations of the Admissions Committee -- Harvard Business School -- Academic Abilities -- Leadership Experience -- Personal Qualities and Characteristics -- Stanford Graduate School of Business -- Demonstrated Leadership Potential -- Strong Academic Aptitude -- Breadth of Perspectives Among Students -- The Wharton School -- Academic Profile -- Professional Development and Goals -- Presentation and Timing -- Personal Qualities and Leadership -- The Evidence Considered for Admissions -- The Graduate/Undergraduate Degree Records -- The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) -- The Scores and Their Analysis -- Why Do Schools Use the GMAT? -- How to Register for the GMAT -- Change in the GMAT Administration from 1 January 2006 -- GMAT Preparation -- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) -- Extracurricular Activities-The Other Side of You -- Work Experience -- Community Service and Other Community Activities -- An Effective Résumé-All of 'You' in One Glance -- Commonly Used Decision Criteria -- Résumé Sample 1-Unstructured Format -- Résumé Sample 2-Structured Format -- Chapter 8: Ten Commandments of a B-School Application -- One-Develop Substance in Your Application -- Two-Build on Your Strengths and Address Your Weaknesses -- Three-Address the 'Fit' Quotient to Build Support -- Four-Position Yourself Well -- Five-Understand the School -- Six-Maintain Your Perspective -- Seven-Develop a Coherent Picture -- Eight-Stand Out from the Crowd -- Nine-be Concise -- Ten-Always Use a Checklist -- Summary -- Chapter 9: Essays: Dos and Don'ts. 
505 8 |a The Content of Your Essay -- Write Outstanding Essays -- A Few Must-haves -- Common Essay Questions: Dos and Don'ts -- Chapter 10: Recommendations: Reinforcing You and Your Application -- Whom to approach? -- How to Approach Your Recommenders? -- What Constitutes a Good Recommendation? -- An Example of a Recommendation -- Points to Remember -- Chapter 11: Ace Your Interview -- Purposes of Holding the Interview -- Benefits of the Interview -- Preparing for the Interview -- Mental Preparation -- Physical Preparation -- The Interview -- Things to Look Out for -- What Type is Yours? -- Panel Interviews -- Group Discussions -- Dealing with Interviewers -- Too Friendly -- Too Talkative -- Too Deviative -- Too Interruptive -- Too Occupied (Similar to a Person Going Off-track) -- Too Personal (Vindictive) -- To-dos When the Interview Gets Over -- General Interviews (Kellogg) -- Information from Kellogg's Web Site -- Alumni Interviews -- On-Campus Interviews -- Summary of Kellogg's Interview's FAQ -- Analysis of the Kellogg Type of Interview -- Things to Keep in Mind -- General Interview Questions -- Run-through Interview (with Time Constraints) -- University Education -- Work Experience -- Career Goals -- Personal Qualities -- Leadership -- Situational Questions -- Other Typical Questions -- Specific Focus Interviews (Harvard) -- Chapter 12: Expect the Unexpected: Common Problems -- Waitlisted -- Rejected? Read On... -- Appealing a Rejection -- The Other Options -- Key Points -- Chapter 13: Accepting the Acceptance -- Quit Your Job, Take a Deep Breath and Relax -- The Necessary Evils -- Academic Preparation-Avoid the Shock -- Plan Your Travel -- Emigration Clearance -- Chapter 14: Financing Your Studies -- Various Sources of Funds -- International Avenues -- Domestic Resources -- Financial Preparation for the Visa Process -- Myths About the Visa Process. 
505 8 |a Key Points Related to Financial Resources towards Your MBA -- Some Trusts that Provide Financial Aid -- Chapter 15: Get Going with the Visa -- General Information about Visas -- General Visa Requirements for Most Countries -- Visa Procedures in the Us -- Types of Student Visas -- F-1 (Student Visa) -- J-1 (Exchange Visitor) -- Applying for a Student or Exchange Visitor Visa-Sevis Requirements -- Sevis -- Plan Ahead -- The Top of the Mind Instructions -- Arriving and Studying in the US (Immigration Clearance) -- Plan Your Arrival -- Always Hand-carry Your Documents -- Complete Your Paperwork -- At the Port-of-Entry -- Additional Information on Secondary Inspection Requirements -- On Arrival at the College or University in the US -- The US Visa Application Process in India -- Visa Refusal -- Legalities to be Observed by the Student in the US on a Student Visa -- Visa to Study in Canada -- A Study Permit -- Application for a Study Permit -- Documents Needed to Apply for a Study Permit -- Proof of Acceptance -- Proof of Identity -- Proof of Financial Support -- Letter of Explanation -- After You Apply-The Status of Your Application -- Arriving in Canada -- Understanding Your Study Permit -- Exiting and Re-entering Canada -- Changing Conditions or Renewing Your Study Permit -- Applying for a New Temporary Resident Visa (if needed) -- Work Opportunities for Foreign Students -- Working on Campus -- Working Off-campus -- Co-op and Internship Programmes -- Post-graduation Work Permits -- Work Permits for Students at Private Institutions -- Work Permit for Your Spouse or Common-law Partner -- Summary of Documents to be Submitted for the Study Permit -- Visa Procedure in the UK -- Applying for the Visa -- Work Permit -- Pre-MBA Visits to the UK -- Other Important Aspects to Remember -- Student Visa Application Procedure for Indian Students. 
505 8 |a The Schengen Visa (for European Union Member Countries) -- Visa Requirements for France -- Application for Long-Stay Visa (for a Period of More Than Three Months) -- The Required Documents-a General Summary -- The Common Mistakes -- Chapter 16: Women in B-Schools: A Perspective -- Shruthi Raghavan, Harvard Business School, MBA Class of 2007 -- Appendix -- Bibliography. 
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