With programs expecting scores in the upper 600s at the very least, applicants may find studying for the GMAT and taking it to be a nearly as much of a challenge as writing a thesis. This guide begins where it should, asking readers to examine themselves and their careers before they decide to become managers or work toward an MBA. It explains what being in business school will be like and the things managers have to do as well as how to find money to pay for the degree (online is an option, but you still pay for it). It also explains how the Graduate Record Exam and the GMAT will fit into career plans. However, much of the material is on what to expect from the GMAT, how to prepare to take the exam, and how to interpret the test scores. Included are many sample questions and related strategies. Annotation c2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)