This revised and updated edition of the classic MBA guide provides a complete explanation of what top schools look for, plus a step-by-step guide to the entire application process. Included are more than a hundred successful essays and in-depth advice from more than 30 admissions directors. In addition, this guide shows applicants how to: - Develop an optimal marketing strategy - Assess and upgrade their credentials - Choose the right program - Write high-quality essays - Choose and then manage recommenders - Ace interviews - Prepare for business school and get the most out of it