Can I get into a top B-school, either here or around the world? Do my essays make the grade? Do I have a shot at cracking the CAT? These questions, amongst a slew of others, often plague B-school aspirants — but here is some essential reading to alleviate those anxieties. Also included are two personal accounts from Harvard B-school grads, an ‘irreverent’ work of fiction on IIM Bangalore and a new book on best practices in business education.
Peterson’s MBA Programs, 11th Edition
Publisher: Peterson
Price: Rs 1,568
A mainstay on the MBA front, this guide provides detailed profiles of foreign B-schools as well as tips on picking the right ones.
The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 12th Edition
Publisher: Wiley
Price: Rs 1,225
This is the only book on the market written by the creators of the GMAT exam. Filled with 800 actual GMAT questions from previous tests.
Joker in the Pack
By Ritesh Sharma & Neeraj Pahlajani
Publisher: Orient Paperbacks
Price: Rs 200
An up-close, fictional look at IIM-B that chronicles the highs and lows of a unique Indian B-school experience.
Cracking the Cat Common Admission Test for IIMs
Publisher: Wiley
Price: Rs 330
Geared for aspiring Indian MBAs, this resource helps you to negotiate India’s most challenging B-school exam.
How to Get into the Top MBA Programs
By Richard Montauk
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Price: Rs 931
Filled with useful info—from marketing yourself, to writing winning essays.
What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School
By Mark H. McCormack
Publisher: Bantam
Price: Rs 600
The author says he wrote this to bridge a business school education with street knowledge.
Harvard Business School Confidential
By Emily Chan
Publisher: Wiley
Price: Rs 700
An account of lessons learned from HBS and its applications in the real world.
Real Learning Opportunities at Business School and Beyond
By Peter Daly and David Gijbels
Publisher: Springer
Price: Rs 8,281
A vital tool for educators. Comprises research and best practices in the field.
