Anyone there who has used MBA Admission guidance books ?

Vipin_Singh

I am looking for some recommendations for books with B-School Admissions guidance. I have heard of Montauk and MBA Game Plan but don't have any first hand feedback to compare.

Anyone in Delhi who would like to share or lend MBA admission books. I am also curious, if one has to buy these books where do we get them locally. I checked out Teksons in GKI M-Block but they didn't have any such books. Any ideas where could I get them in Delhi ( or Maybe, India ). Also, would you suggest any more /other books ?

**pagalguy** · 01-08-2005, 08:07 PM

Try online stores like amazon.com and from India - firstandsecond.com (I've had loads of bad exp. with these guys tho`) . If you are serious about a good app, Montauk def. needs to be read atleast once to get a sense of how your app should shape up

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Originally Posted by Vipin_Singh

I am looking for some recommendations for books with B-School Admissions guidance. I have heard of Montauk and MBA Game Plan but don't have any first hand feedback to compare.

Anyone in Delhi who would like to share or lend MBA admission books. I am also curious, if one has to buy these books where do we get them locally. I checked out Teksons in GKI M-Block but they didn't have any such books. Any ideas where could I get them in Delhi ( or Maybe, India ). Also, would you suggest any more /other books ?

Vipin_Singh · **hmm Amazon ! -** 01-08-2005, 08:13 PM

I was hoping to circumvent the online ordering route but I guess thats the only way out

. Do you have any experience of their shipping timelines and delivery procedures as I wouldn't like to miss R1 ?

I have heard nice things about Montauk as well, so thats on the top of the list. Thanks!

**pagalguy** · 01-08-2005, 08:18 PM

I got mine in the 3rd week or so. I used amazon last year. You can easily apply to the R1s as they are staggered based on instt. all the way from mid Oct to end of Nov.

Vipin_Singh

~$17 book and $12.00 for normal shipping..baap re..itne paise kaha se laoon ?

I am going to pray that one of my friend goes to US and buys it for me and then gets it to Delhi or someone would sell it to me within India

**pagalguy** · 01-08-2005, 10:00 PM

Apping to H/S/W/MIT/Chicago/CBS

225$ each. GMAT - 225$.

Montauk for 30$ - Priceless.

There are some things that money can't buy . Judgement is one of them

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Originally Posted by Vipin_Singh

~$17 book and $12.00 for normal shipping..baap re..itne paise kaha se laoon ?

I am going to pray that one of my friend goes to US and buys it for me and then gets it to Delhi or someone would sell it to me within India

Vipin_Singh · **I agree -** 01-08-2005, 10:20 PM

I just don't know if buying it right now would be the best decision as it takes only 3 weeks to ship.

I didn't mean that the book is overpriced as compared to the value it offers. All I am hoping to do is keep my overheads in control (if possible) but I would dive into my shallow pockets when I am left with no choice.

obelixous · 03:35 PM

Hi Vipin and PG

Montauk's book is highly recommended. I am in the process of procuring the same. The shipping charges are horrendous.

Some other books that you may consider:

1. ABC of Getting the MBA Admissions Edge
By Alan Mendonca and Matt Symonds
Publisher: MBA Site, Ltd.
ISBN: 0971482217

2. Your MBA Game Plan: Proven Strategies for Getting into the Top Business Schools
By Omari Bouknight, Scott Shrum

I was searching for these books last month, and was very disappointed by the search as none of the bookstores in Delhi had them.

Vipin_Singh · **Can we exchange -** 02-08-2005, 05:57 PM

Hi obelixous,

Where are you based ? There is an idea in my mind if you are in Delhi. Do you think we could tie up and distribute the shipping cost ? If we order more books in one order our shipping cost would still remain the same. Also, if you like I could buy the other books and then we could exchange the books. I don't think we would need the books after we get admitted so we wouldn't need a personal copy, right ?

I wonder if this idea makes sense to anyone in Delhi, lemme know. Also, I read on a blog that someone in Ross happened to chance upon Montauk in a bookstore in Delhi and thats how his MBA dream was initiated.

obelixous · 02-08-2005, 10:16 PM

Hi Vipin

I am based in Delhi. Your idea is great, however I have already placed the order around 10 days back. Maybe we can work together in the future. I am not sure regarding exchanging books, I believe Montauk's book is more of a Bible and is a must have and keep.

Another thing, if you place an order for two books the shipping charge does not remain same it goes up by around $2-3.