MBA Application Bootcamp

MBA Application Bootcamp

The best part is it doesn't matter if your application
has more holes than Swiss cheese!


"World's Worst Student, Crippled By A 2.24 GPA Creates 'Application Magic' To Catapult Himself Into The Stanford MBA Program..."


"Now He's Willing To Reveal This Secret To The
First 50 People Who Respond To This Offer..."  

From: Josh Hohman
Date: Sunday, December 20, 2009
Location: Home Office, Walnut Creek, CA 

Dear Aspiring MBA,

I hope you have a strong stomach.

Because in the next 3 minutes you're going to see something that may really upset you, it might even piss you off a little...

It may even make you want to leave this page and never come back...

But I'll make you a promise right now - give me a few minutes of your time, hear me out...

I guarantee you'll be glad you did.

Just imagine...

It’s 4 months from today, and you've just received the call from Derrick Bolton at Stanford GSB Admissions informing you that you've been accepted to Stanford.

You didn't think it was possible, and you were worried about going to a 2nd tier school, where you might not get a good return on your investment. But all that hard work crafting your powerfully unique story paid off...

Let's hope this is you in 6 months, but unfortunately, the cold reality is that it is not 4 months from now, and today you are faced with a seemingly endless to-do list for your applications.

And let's not forget you are competing against thousands of highly qualified investment bankers, private equity analysts, and consultants, all with ridiculous 3.7 GPA's and 750 GMAT's and... all of whom are looking to take your spot.

Now, can you honestly say you are doing everything you can to make it into the top 365 slots? And perhaps even more pressing in the back of your mind...

Are the odds of acceptance insurmountable?

Believe me, I know first-hand the anxiety you are feeling about applying to business school, but I assure you, you can overcome almost any obstacle and still get into a top MBA program.

I feel compelled to tell you a story that may inspire you to aim higher on your MBA appplications.

You see, I grew up in rural North Carolina, had a 2.24 (!) undergraduate GPA, even sold vacuum cleaners door-to-door, and eventually bounced around a couple of 2nd tier consulting firms. Not exactly a slam-dunk applicant at any business school, right?

So I understand, it's hard to believe I have a Stanford MBA

Well, it's true. Before I applied, I really had no clue how to pull everything together into a winning application.

I knew I had an interesting story to tell, but I didn’t know if it was the "right" story, or if I otherwise had any shot at a top-tier business school.

So, you can imagine my excitement when I got the call from Derrick Bolton, director of Stanford MBA Admissions, at 9pm while I was still plugging away at work. I was so excited that I took the rest of the night off :)

So how did I get there, you ask?

For me, the application process started out with a sense of excitement, anxiety, and dread all rolled into one. I wasn't sure how to get started, but I knew that the clock was ticking and I had to take action immediately if I were to have any shot at Stanford.

I also knew that I was filled with anxiety thinking about the whole process - maybe even the same concerns you are feeling right now...

Do any of these anxieties sound familiar?

	Will I get into a top program that will justify sacrificing $150k and 2 years of my life?
	How do I put together a compelling picture of myself that will win over the admissions committee?
	How do I balance being honest with telling the admissions committee "what they want to hear"?
	How do I stand-out from the thousands of other applicants with my EXACT background?
	Are my credentials good enough for the schools I actually want to attend?
	How do I position myself so I am a good fit for the schools on my list?
	How do I find out what worked for previous admits that were in a similar situation to me?
	What if I don't get a high-enough GMAT score?
	Will I get into a top-5 school, and if I don't, do I even want to go to business school?
	I could use some help, but where do I start???

I won't go into all the details, but I will say this...

I eventually figured out what the admissions committee wanted (HINT: it's almost certainly NOT what you're thinking), but I decided that no one else should have to go through the anxiety that I did. I guess you could say...

Along the way, I had an epiphany...

I discovered some truly amazing things about the application process. Things that were not at all obvious when I started my applications.

You see, I uncovered a systematic approach to the application process that works every time, and it would be wrong of me not to let you in on the secret.

I fell into this position reluctantly...

I didn't set out to be an admissions consultant - far from it. But the hard-earned insights I learned from struggling through my applications were so profound that I feel compelled to share them with you today.

Helping each other is one of the joys of life, and I want to help you get into the best MBA program possible (where you get a lifetime of benefits translating into hundreds of thousands, or even millions, in additional lifetime income -- not to mention the joy of working at a job you actually love).

You can get into a better school than you imagine, or if you're applying to a top school, I'll bet you can get accepted. Unfortunately (and I'm not a mind-reader, of course), I'm almost certain that you're going about it the wrong way. As a result, you're going to waste a lot of time, eneregy, and money - just like I did. That's why I want you to consider this...

I'm assuming you're like me, and if you're like me, you're the kind of person who is willing to take action to be successful. (if you're not the kind of person that takes action, please leave so that someone who is willing to work can take your spot). Think of it like this:

How much effort would you be willing to make if Stanford offered you a spot *today*?

Doesn't the decision to take action make more sense in this context? If you could buy a lifetime income stream worth several millions dollars, and only have to give up a month of hard work, you'd jump all over it, right?

A top MBA will open doors to jobs that were previously out of reach. Simply put, this is your best chance to start your career, and the rest of your life, on the right foot.

Even if you can do it on your own, why take a chance and waste this one opportunity to get into the absolute best school possible - the alternative is paying $100k for a degree that may or may not provide a good return on your investment.

I still wasted a ton of time (time that I didn't have, and I'm sure you don't either) trying to figure out the rest of the admissions process.

Even if Your Essays are Perfect, It's Only Part of the Overall Application Marathon...

It could take you months and can cost you a small fortune to figure out the right overall application strategy that will get the attention of the admissions director, and you won’t know if you’ve succeeded until it is too late to do anything about it.

Not to mention you need to absolutely be on top of a TON of other steps to give yourself a chance of admission.

The Application Process Can Be Overwhelming...

	GMAT Sign-up for Exam Take Practice Exam Brush-up on Weak Areas Take Another Practice Exam Take Real Exam
	Academic Record Do I Need to Build an Alternative Transcript? How Can I Address Quantitiative Weaknesses?
	School Research Build List of Schools (Stretch, Solid, Safety) How Many Can I Reasonably Apply To? Informational Interviews with Alumni Look at Previous/Current Essay Topics Internet Research Request Application and Written Materials Research Schools, Narrow List, and Repeat
	Personal Prep Work Create List of Extracurricular/Personal Activities Compile List of Travel Locations and Dates Brainstorm and Compile List of Success Stories Leadership Stories Brainstorm: "What Makes Me Unique"? Request Transcripts
	High-Level Application Strategy How Should I Divide My List of Schools into First and Second Round? How Do I Build a Well-Rounded, School-Specific Package? How Do I Think Like an Adcom for Each School? How Do I Address my Weakness (GMAT, GPA, others?) within the Overall Application?
	School Visits Determine "Right" Time to Visit Schedule Flight and Accommodations Prepare List of Important To-Do Items for Visit
	Resume/Work Experience Presenting Work History and Activities in the Best Light for Each School Addressing Work Gaps How Do I Address the Fact that I am a Traditional, Non- Traditional, and/or International Applicant?
	Future Career Aspirations Brainstorm: Fit-In, Stand-Out Short-Term and Long-Term Career Goals How to Address This Effectively in the Essays
	Essays Again, thinking like an Adcom: How will Schools Evaluate My Application Addressing "Holes" in My Application (low GMAT, low GPA, work history, too old, too young, etc.) Again, How Do I Craft a Complete Picture
	Letters of Recommendation Create Rank List of Potential Recommenders Approach Recommenders Prep recommenders with List of Highlights Follow-up with recommenders
	Interviews Mock Interviews Further Research to Generate Specific Questions
	Waitlist Strategies What and When Materials Should be Sent Send Additional Recommendations?

Just imagine if there were a system where you could get expert advice at every step of the process - not just on the essays and interviews? A system like that would be incredibly helpful, right?

My Solution...

So instead of knocking yourself out trying to come up with just the right application, you can now "peek inside my brain" while you're polishing your application at every step.

Announcing:

"Expert Collective: MBA Application Bootcamp"

(Click the Video)

 

 

Why not get insightful help at each step of the MBA admissions process, instead of wasting time struggling through your essays, resume, letters of recommendation, and interviews?

Here is what you'll be downloading in just a few minutes:

 

	Video Module 1: Success Stories What You'll Learn: How to piece together a compelling picture that will blow-away the admissions committee. Exactly what you need to do to get started and not waste valuable time.
	Video Module 2: Application Assessment What You'll Learn: Accessing the schools where you have the best shot of acceptance - and why you may want to aim higher. How to position yourself as a good fit for each schools on your list - you'll learn how to highlight different aspects of yourself for maximum affect with each school.
	Video Module 3: Career Goals What You'll Learn: How to stand-out from the thousands of other applicants with your EXACT background (with the right story you actually don't have much competition). How to balance being honest with telling the admissions committee "what they need to hear".
	Video Module 4: Letters of Recommendation What You'll Learn: How to approach and manage recommenders, including samples of strong letters of recommendations, and the knowledge of how to use them to mitigate weaknesses. What materials to provide to the recommenders to ensure you get exactly what you need from each recommender.
	Video Module 5: Resume What You'll Learn: What your resume should look like and how to make it an asset for your overall application. Highlight strengths through effective storytelling - even on your resume - to further mitigate weaknesses.
	Video Module 6: Essay Outlines What You'll Learn: How to select among multiple optional essay topics so that your maximum potential is highlighted to the admissions committee. How to organize your strategy to avoid wasting time and money.

for Sunday, December 20, 2009 You'll also receive 6 complete applications (The actual, complete, and exact applications that I submitted)!

	Stanford GSB - Complete Application ($20 value) What Matters Most & Why Essay, 8 pages Work History & Career Goals Essay, 9 pages Recommendation (previous supervisor) Recommendation (currrent supervisor) Peer Recommendation (project colleague) Resume   Due to it's length, the Stanford application is the holy grail of crafting a complete application package. If you're just starting out, or need to a cohesive overall approach to mitigating a weakness, this is the best place to start.
	Duke/Fuqua - Complete Application ($20 value) Work Experience Essay, 250 words Career Goals Essay, 400 words Why This Program Essay, 500 words Explination of Low GPA, Optional Essay, 1 page Recommendation (previous supervisor) Recommendation (currrent supervisor) Resume   The Duke application is extremely concise! The exact opposite of Stanford, and provides a good contrast of how to say a lot in as few words as possible.
	UCLA - Complete Application ($20 value) Personal & Family History Essay, 1000 words Leadership Essay, 500 words Career Goals Essay, 1000 words Why UCLA Essay, 500 words Optional Essay, 1-page Recommendation (previous supervisor) Recommendation (currrent supervisor) Resume   UCLA is a good application to study, because the essay lengths of typical of most schools. UCLA's focus on teamwork and entrepreneurship require subtle changes from other schools.
	Carnegie Mellon - Complete Application ($20 value) Recommendation (previous supervisor) Recommendation (currrent supervisor) Peer Recommendation (project colleague) Resume   Carnegie Mellon's application is different from the rest of these applications largely becasue of the school's focus on technology. This perspective is helpful if you are either looking to pursue technology as a career goal, or if you come from a tech/IT background.
	Kellogg - Complete Application ($20 value) Career Goals Essay, 2 pages Background and Leadership Essay, 2 pages Self-Assessment Essay, 2 pages Most Valued Accomplishment - Short Answer, 3 paragraphs Lesson Learned in Leadership Role - Short Answer, 3 paragraphs Open-ended Supplemental - Short Answer, 3 paragraphs Recommendation (previous supervisor) Recommendation (currrent supervisor) Resume   Kellogg is an excellent example of how to select from numerous optional essays to craft an overall story. Kellogg's heavy focus on teamwork requires subtle changes from other schools.
	Berkeley/Haas - Complete Application ($20 value) Short Answer (2 paragraphs)"What I feel passionate about" Short Answer (2 paragraphs) - "Most valued possession" Short Answer (2 paragraphs) - "Role Model" Short Answer (3 sentences) - "Most significant accomplishment" Short Answer (3 sentences) - "What I would change about myself" Short Answer (3 sentences) - "What I would do with extra 4 hours/day" Short Answer (4 paragraphs) - "Optional explination of academic record" Short Answer (2 paragraphs) - "Employment gap" Optional Essay (5 paragraphs) - "Success Story" Essay (500 words) - "Career Goals" Recommendation (previous supervisor) Recommendation (currrent supervisor) Resume   Berkeley's application has a heavy emphssis on short answer questions. It is easy to lose sight of the overall story with so many questions, so this illustrates how to craft a story with a lot of smaller pieces.

At last! A comprehensive system to help you get into the school of your dreams!

Maybe you have a low GPA? or GMAT? or an unconventional work history? or are an international applicant looking to stand out from the crowd?

No problem!

Develop a winning strategy to mitigate ANY weakness...

	Low GPA
	Lack of Community Service
	International Applicant
	Indian IT Work Experience
	Unconventional Work History
	Common Work Experience (IB, Consulting, IT)
	Previously Waitlisted or Dinged
	Lack of Leadership
	"Weak" Recommendations

But get ready for a shock. The system I put together is unlike anything ever offered before. If you’re expecting some boring collection of generic tips, like those available at any bookstore, you’ve got another thing coming.

You'll learn how to weave together bits and pieces from your background into a formidable application that will shoot to the top of the 'admit' list.

You're getting actionable advice at each step in the process!

I know you're probably still skeptical, but think about this - if you waste this one opportunity to get into the absolute best school possible - you'll be paying $100k for a degree that may not provide a positive return on your investment.

That's why I want to give you the absolute best shot at getting into the best program possible.

Okay, now I hear you grumbling:

"The process is much too personal, and this Bootcamp will never be specific enough to be of any real help."

Actually, that’s the whole point of the Bootcamp.

The application process is absolutely a "self-awareness" exercise, and the Bootcamp is designed to help you uncover a much richer sense of self-awareness.

Your voice will come through loud and clear, and with a resounding clarity that you might not find on your own -- I know mine did! For me, the process uncovered a much deeper sense of self-awareness, but much, much quicker than I could have done on my own.

Of course, no one can guarantee that anyone will get into any one single school, but you're really paying to make sure you get your best one-time shot at your top-choice schools.

You are the type of person that takes action to achieve success - otherwise you wouldn't be reading this - so give yourself the best chance to get into the school of your dreams.

Can you really afford to put off the decision any longer? The sooner you start, the sooner you get a step ahead of those other 11 people trying to take your spot.

Imagine how much easier claiming your spot in class with be once you have the full arsenal...

Which of these powerful tools could you use to build a winning application?

	The EXACT set of steps needed to get into a top program - including a clear picture of what the final application package should look like.
	How to balance being honest with telling the admissions committee "what they need to hear".
	How to stand-out from the thousands of other applicants with your EXACT background (with the right story you actually don't have much competition).
	Accessing the schools where you have the best shot of acceptance - and why you may want to aim higher.
	How to position yourself as a good fit for each schools on your list - you'll learn how to highlight different aspects of yourself for maximum affect with each school.
	How to piece together a compelling picture that will blow-away the admissions committee.
	Insights from recent admits on what worked for them in getting accepted - and how to use this information to show that you're a perfect fit for that school.
	Exactly what you need to do to get started and not waste valuable time.
	What to do if you're on the waitlist: what and when to send additional info.
	How to approach and manage recommenders, including samples of strong letters of recommendations, and the knowledge of how to use them to mitigate weaknesses.
	What your resume should look like and how to make it an asset for your overall application.
	How to select among multiple optional essay topics so that your maximum potential is highlighted to the admissions committee.
	How to organize your strategy to avoid wasting time and money.

With the MBA Admissions Bootcamp, you’ll get all of these, plus some surprise bonuses that you won't believe!

We'll break the process into manageable bite-sized chunks. And it doesn’t matter what school you’re stretching for - this system will help you get into the best school possible.

Okay, so what's the cost for this incredible resource?

I realize that this Bootcamp could easily sell for thousands of dollars.

In fact, if you hired a consultant to help you through the entire process (which would be a smart move, by the way), you'd be charged in the neighborhood of $5,000 to $15,000 - not including any written coursework.

Most of the admissions consultants - including myself- charge a minimum of $250 per hour. So at bare bones minimum you'd have to agree that you're getting thousands of dollars worth of expert advice at your disposal.

But I'm not going to charge you anywhere near that amount. In fact, your total investment for creating your best possible application is only $297.

So what's the catch?
Why am I practically giving this resource away?

Well, it’s really quite simple. I want to sell a physical set of DVD's (which cost a fortune) to have produced.

So, before I clean out my savings account to have a few thousand copies made, I want test a downloadable version of the Bootcamp out on a limited number of people.

So, you help me out by providing feedback, and I help you out with a price that is about 80% off the full price.

As such, I can only accept a limited number applicants in this downloadable version of the Bootcamp. I would like to help everyone, but honestly I just want to try it out on a few people, and then I'm going to mass produce the DVD's.

You'll be one of the first and only people to get the Bootcamp in this format and one of the last to get in at this price.

Act Fast Special

And I'll tell you what, just so I can test it out within a few days and get started selling the higher-priced physical product, if you purchase the Bootcamp today, I’ll take 50% off the price.

That means you can have the entire risk-free MBA Admissions Bootcamp for only $297 $147, and you still have a full 60 days to decide if I've helped your application or not.

All I ask in return is that you're someone that is willing to take action to be successful. Otherwise, the Bootcamp will be wasted on you, and you should let someone else take your spot. Fair enough, right?

I'm not trying to be harsh, I'm just trying to weed out the weak here, and make sure I'm helping people who are willing to work with me to achieve success.

"MBA Admissions Bootcamp"

Regular Price $297 Today $147

(Once you purchase, you'll have immediate access to watch and download everything!)

100% Risk-Free Guarantee: Your success in using the Expert Collective eCourse is completely guaranteed. In fact, here's my 100% Better-Than-Risk-Free-Take-it-To-The-Bank Guarantee: This guarantee removes all risk for you. You can download everything right now, and check it out today. I mean it. Fire it up. Watch it work. Apply it to your MBA applications. Watch your apps get dramatically better... If you don't see results... I'll give your cash back... If your apps don't improve... I'll give your cash back... If you just don't like it... I'll still give your cash back Even if you leave it until five minutes to midnight on the 60th day... ...I'll still give you every red cent back with a smile on my face, and wish you well. No hard feelings, and no arguments at all. So you're free to go ahead and order MBA Admissions Bootcamp right now... with zero risk. I'm taking the risk from your shoulders, and putting it squarely on mine. Try it out at my expense. Download it. If it doesn't work out for any reason, I'll personally refund your cash. And you get to keep everything for your trouble. So you get peace of mind... and I do too. Josh Hohman

I've Just Added Two Final Insane Bonuses. ... and it includes FREE insider info on TOP MBA programs that you won't find anywhere else! I've just added TWO final unbelievable bonuses to this already killer package... that guarantee makes this deal a no brainer, but these extra bonuses completely pushes it over the edge... If you go ahead and buy this right now, today, you'll also get these two books completely FREE...

	Secrets from Top MBA Admits ($37 value) Over 80-pages of insider secrets from recent MBA graduates of Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, and Kellogg. If you need 'insider info' to include in your essays, thene is no better resource to have! I sold A LOT of cpoies of this book at $37. So free is a good deal :)
	Secrets from the Class of 2010 ($24 value) A survey of the Stanford GSB Class of 2010 that outlines their tips, tricks, and strategies that got them accepted into this year's class! I sold this book in the past for $24, and now I'm offering it to you today as a bonus to get you to try out my Bootcamp today.

Is that fair or what?

That means you can try out the course for 60 days at my risk, while you see if it works for you or not. And if the Bootcamp doesn't produce a better application, I honestly want you to ask for your money back.

Plus, I'll let you keep the course materials as my way of thanking you for giving my Bootcamp a try.

There is absolutely no risk whatsoever on your part. The burden to deliver is entirely on me. If you don't produce your best possible application using this Bootcamp then I'm the loser, not you. I know that this system will help you find your story faster and more effectively than you ever could on your own.

I think you'll agree -- $147 is really a painless drop in the bucket compared to the benefits of a top MBA. If this is a LOT of money to you (like, if you have to sell a kidney to buy the program), then this isn't right for you. Let someone else take your spot. Otherwise...

You Really Can't Afford Not To Try the MBA Admissions Bootcamp!

"MBA Admissions Bootcamp"

Regular Price $297 Today $147

(Once you purchase, you'll have immediate access to watch and download everything!)

The next move is up to you. I’ve shown you the benefits of our risk-free offer. You and I both know that if you’ve read this far in the letter, you’re seriously interested in going to the best MBA program possible. And you and I are not the type of people to let $147 stand between us and success.

The salary you make at a top MBA could add up to tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of dollars over the course of your lifetime. So all that’s left to do now is take action.

Get ready to go to the school of your dreams!

"MBA Admissions Bootcamp"

Regular Price $297 Today $147

  

(Once you purchase, you'll have immediate access to watch and download everything!)

Best Wishes for Your Success,

William "Josh" Hohman
Stanford GSB 2005 

P.S. Remember, only a small number of applicants will be accepted to participate in this version of the Bootcamp. Since I'm likely going to produce a physical version of this product and raise the price, this may be your best chance to take advantage of this fantastic opportunity. Don’t delay - sign-up today for the half-off price of $297 $147.

P.P.S. I'm deadly serious about you having 2 futures from now... your life could be totally different. But unless you make some changes, things will NEVER change for you. Order MBA Admissions Bootcamp, and make your success happen.

P.P.P.S. Listen, this entire deal is completely no-risk... I've put together an unheard of 8 week guarantee for this thing. You can use it for 2 whole months before you decide if you want it. If you don't let me know, and I'll personally refund every penny. No risk, and no hard feelings.

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