The Application Process

If you plan to apply to the London School of Business to be part of the class of 2013, please post a response with the round you intend to apply. Please be sure to update everyone with any information such as an interview invite, acceptance, waitlist, or ding.

Schedule:

Stage

• Application deadline

• Interview decision sent on

• Admission decision sent on

1

• 06 October 2010

• 05 November 2010

• 15 December 2010

2

• 05 January 2011

• 08 February 2011

• 24 March 2011

3

• 02 March 2011

• 08 April 2011

• 20 May 2011

4

• 20 April 2011

• 27 May 2011

• 01 July 2011

School Website:

https://www.london.edu/index.html

Essay Questions:

Question 1 (750 words)
Give us a brief assessment of your career progress to date.
In what role do you see yourself working in immediately after graduation and what is your longer term career vision?
How will your past and present experiences help you to achieve this?
How will the London Business School MBA Programme contribute to this goal?
Why is this the right time for you to pursue an MBA?


Question 2 (300 words)
Give a specific example of when you have had to test your leadership and team working skills. Given this experience what role will you play in a first year study group?

Question 3 (300 words)
Student involvement is an extremely important part of the London Business School MBA experience and this is reflected in the character of students on campus. Please describe how you will contribute to student clubs and the community and why?

Question 4 (300 words)
London Business School offers a truly global and diverse experience. Describe any significant experiences outside of your home country or culture. What did you gain and how will your experience contribute to London Business School?

Choose ONE of the following options.

Question 5a (150 words)
You have decided to stand for the role of Student Association President. Announcing your campaign to the London Business School community for the first time, please describe your manifesto.

Question 5b (150 words)
What is your most substantial achievement to date and why?


Question 6 (300 words)
(This question is optional)
Is there any other information that you believe would help the MBA Admissions Committee when considering your application?

Question 7 (300 words)
(This question is for re-applicants only)
How has your candidacy for the London Business School MBA improved since your last application? Have your views of London Business School or the MBA programme changed since you last applied?


Applicants:
Round 1: rdxb
Round 2: monusangeeta
Round 3:
Round 4:

Total Applicants: 2
Acceptances: 0
Wait-list: 0
Dings: 0

Questions/comments/profiles/etc. .... everyth is welcome

???? are there no applicants on BTG !?!?!?!?!?

Its sad I actually spent time on writing up my first post

I got an interview invite from LBS , need your wishes

I'll let you know about the interview once I am done.

Thanks for the post...

Hi RDXB !

FINALLY we have SOMEONE!!!!

I believe its R1 right?
Good luck for the interview !! Go get em!!

Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Cheers

Hi, I am applying in round 2. I am not sure if, it's ok to ask but rdxb, could u pls share your essays and profile with us. I am writing it for the first time and pretty nervous right now. Please ignore me, if you would not want to share the details.

Thanks.

hi monusangeeta !

Welcome on board... i guess we'll just have to wait for rdxb...

I am applying R2.

happy to take questions on LBS

hi,
I had a question concerning what can be done to mitigate low GPA. I know some schools recommend certain courses prior to the start of the programme or offer some weeks of prep course before the start of the programme. Does LBS offer anything like that? Thanks!

Applicants typically build an additional transcript by taking courses at local institutions to offset a low GPA and a high GMAT could mitigate a low GPA although it depends on the following factors:
1) GPA trend
2) Relative rigour of your coursework
3) Evidence at work that can offset a poor GPA - e.g: extensive work involving financial modelling with relatively poor grades in Economics/Finance - this is plausible but very rare
4) Extenuating circumstances

As for preparatory courses, LBS has standard pre-term courses in Statistics that precedes the main term which pretty much addresses all the math you'll require for the core curriculum.

thanks!

Another one for R2 !!!!

Hi

Can you please evaluate my profile for Round2

13yrs/IT-Telecom/GMAT 650
Decent acads
Solid extra curricular activities - part of a NGO for 3yrs
4yrs onsite experience at 4 different countries

Would appreciate your feedback.

Thanks

Which schools are you looking at? You will need to improve your GMAT while your work experience is at the higher end of the typical MBA class. Have you thought over why an MBA and why now?

Also, being a part of an NGO is very nebulous - you have to show substantial accomplishment both at work and outside of work activities.

MBAworks wrote:Hi

Can you please evaluate my profile for Round2

13yrs/IT-Telecom/GMAT 650
Decent acads
Solid extra curricular activities - part of a NGO for 3yrs
4yrs onsite experience at 4 different countries

Would appreciate your feedback.

Thanks