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