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hashpipe

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04 Sep 2013, 08:06

Came across a bunch of blog posts for LBS essay analysis by clearAdmit and mbaMission. Found them pretty useful, especially admissionado's analysis.

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05 Sep 2013, 01:34

hashpipe wrote:

Came across a bunch of blog posts for LBS essay analysis by clearAdmit and mbaMission. Found them pretty useful, especially admissionado's analysis.

Thanks hashpipe...just clicked and the links go to straight to the admission company site rather than the blog post.

Would you be able to let us know the name of the blog, please

How is everyone going condensing the CV into 1 page?! Gahhh.

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06 Sep 2013, 12:27

euromba wrote:

yet to come across the analysis. But I did start filling out the application form and just wanted to give a heads up to everyone that there are quite a few open-ended questions in the application form itself. They are kind of like mini-essays 50-100 words.

What are the mini-essays about?

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10 Sep 2013, 12:52

Does anyone know whether I should attempt to use british spelling on the apps? (program vs programme)

I'm definitely more comfortable w/ the US convention, but not sure if it'll read less professionally to the UK adcoms.

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10 Sep 2013, 18:14

Blax0r wrote:

Does anyone know whether I should attempt to use british spelling on the apps? (program vs programme)

I'm definitely more comfortable w/ the US convention, but not sure if it'll read less professionally to the UK adcoms.

No, they don't care. Just use US convention.

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16 Sep 2013, 21:27

Part of me wishes I was applying here this year, but after my horrible interview experience last year, I don't want to try again. But it's a great school and good luck to all

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17 Sep 2013, 03:16

Any details on your interview experience ? Horrible from your end or their end ?

I am applying for R2. Havent started on essays yet.

Ward2012 wrote:

Part of me wishes I was applying here this year, but after my horrible interview experience last year, I don't want to try again. But it's a great school and good luck to all

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17 Sep 2013, 08:09

docks007 wrote:

Any details on your interview experience ? Horrible from your end or their end ?

I am applying for R2. Havent started on essays yet.

Ward2012 wrote:

Part of me wishes I was applying here this year, but after my horrible interview experience last year, I don't want to try again. But it's a great school and good luck to all

I wrote about it in last year's "Calling all applicants" thread. Search for posts by me in that thread and you'll find it.

and to be fair, this year, I also decided that LBS wasn't the best school for my prof'l goals.

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17 Sep 2013, 16:27

Just as a litmus test - how much are my fellow applicants looking to write on the mini-essays? I could talk about my academic performance or hobbies almost indefinitely, so I'm wondering how many words you guys have put into these...

Personally, I've been writing about 300-400 for a lot of them, but I might trim it down some.

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22 Sep 2013, 16:30

Pretty much same length here, although a couple of those might be slightly longer.

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25 Sep 2013, 11:11

Hi,

Has anyone gotten their CV reviewed by the adcom at LBS? How does this informal feedback affect the chances of an interview/admit? Does a positive feedback indicate better chances of an admit and vice versa?

Thank you!
D

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25 Sep 2013, 11:22

dpulavarthi wrote:

Hi,

Has anyone gotten their CV reviewed by the adcom at LBS? How does this informal feedback affect the chances of an interview/admit? Does a positive feedback indicate better chances of an admit and vice versa?

Thank you!
D

I had mine reviewed, and was denied after being granted an interview. I don't really think it has much effect, but it may help you more as you write your application.

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25 Sep 2013, 11:26

Thanks for the quick reply ward2012. I just read your interview experience in last year's thread. Sorry to hear that. It sounds dreadful. I am applying from New York too and am very nervous about their admissions process now.

Thank you again for the quick reply.
D

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25 Sep 2013, 13:18

dpulavarthi wrote:

Hi,

Has anyone gotten their CV reviewed by the adcom at LBS? How does this informal feedback affect the chances of an interview/admit? Does a positive feedback indicate better chances of an admit and vice versa?

Thank you!
D

Yes, it doesn't actually offer any comments at all other than "you are suitable for the full time MBA". I think it's a way of providing advice as to which program you are best suited for. So if you have 10+ years experience, I guess it would suggest an EMBA or Sloan Masters.

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25 Sep 2013, 16:25

dpulavarthi wrote:

Thanks for the quick reply ward2012. I just read your interview experience in last year's thread. Sorry to hear that. It sounds dreadful. I am applying from New York too and am very nervous about their admissions process now.

Thank you again for the quick reply.
D

Thanks for the sentiments. My interview experience turned me off from applying again this year. If I get into any of the schools where I'm applying this year, I may still try to do an exchange though.

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03 Oct 2013, 03:56

I'm n for R2 app, good luck to everyone applying.

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03 Oct 2013, 14:24

No one here rushing to get R1 apps in?

My manager still hasn't put his rec letter in, so I'll be on the edge of my seat until tomorrow 17:00 GMT.

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03 Oct 2013, 19:39

friend put his in :D so quiet! good luck all

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04 Oct 2013, 01:02

Blax0r wrote:

No one here rushing to get R1 apps in?

My manager still hasn't put his rec letter in, so I'll be on the edge of my seat until tomorrow 17:00 GMT.

Submitted in R1...final recommendation slipped in yesterday, was getting seriously concerned and had to hold myself back from clicking the 'remind your recommender' link haha

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04 Oct 2013, 05:00

Blax0r wrote:

No one here rushing to get R1 apps in?

Submitted my application a few minutes ago. It was like getting out of my office for a long holiday

Alright, now it's time to start the countdown for the interview decisions...28 days to go... :cry:

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