When they prepare for business school, few candidates take the time to acquire the caliber of recommendation letters they will need to distinguish themselves in a highly competitive applicant pool. This book, which was written by an Ivy League admissions expert, offers detailed advice to write (and get) persuasive letters that highlight the personal, academic and professional strengths the committee expects to see. It also includes 45 successful MBA recommendation letters, including several that "explain" extenuating circumstances in a candidate's history (such as disappointing grades, a gap...

To achieve a top score on the GMAT, students should follow a three-step plan: Learn the concepts on the test Learn the tips, traps and strategies of the test writers Learn to work faster and smarter by taking timed practice tests This publication covers the final step; if offers the toughest mock exam you are likely to see, including the confusing, tedious, and time-consuming questions for which the GMAT is notorious. For the average student, these questions are the ones that you either "skip" in the interest of time or simply "guess" because you don't know how to approach them (or you got...

At top U.S. colleges, a candidate's application essays can help him/her to stand out in an increasingly competitive applicant pool. This publication presents 101 successful essays that enabled their authors to gain admission to the Ivy League programs of their choice. By design, they include more than 20 different topics, including the candidates' goals, family, role models, defining experiences, notable accomplishments, contribution to diversity, international travel experiences, awards, and artistic and musical passions. The selection also includes successful responses to being waitlisted...

When they prepare for medical school, few candidates take the time to acquire the caliber of recommendation letters they will need to distinguish themselves in a highly competitive applicant pool. This book, which was written by an Ivy League admissions expert, offers detailed advice to write (and get) persuasive letters that highlight the personal, academic and professional strengths the committee expects to see. It also includes 45 successful recommendation letters, including several that "explain" extenuating circumstances in a candidate's history (such as disappointing grades, a gap in...