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London Business School 2010 MBA Essay Questions<\/a><\/h3>\n

My comments are in red.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Admissions Committee will consider carefully your answers to the following questions.\u00a0 Please complete all of the essay questions beginning your answer below each question and giving word counts for each answer.\u00a0 Once complete, please attach this document to your online application following the instructions given on the web form.<\/p>\n

Question 1<\/strong> (600 words)<\/em>
\nIn what role do you see yourself working immediately after graduation?\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 How will your past and present experiences help you achieve this?\u00a0 How will the London Business School MBA Programme contribute to this goal? Why is this the right time for you to pursue an MBA?<\/p>\n

This is a classic goals <\/a>question with the focus on your short-term goals -- what you want to do immediately after you receive your MBA. How did you develop this goal? Why does it appeal to you? How did your experiences shape your goal and how do they reveal the appropriateness of your goal. (If you are a couch-potato or klutz, don't say you want to be a professional athlete--which wouldn't be a match for b-school anyway.)\u00a0 Finally, how will LBS help you achieve your goal?<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 2<\/strong> (200 words)<\/em>
\nWhere do you see your career progressing five years after graduation and what is your longer term career vision?<\/p>\n

Here come the long-term goals. London Business School splits the goals question in two. That doesn't mean the short-term and long-term goals are unrelated. Far from it. Although a separate short question, your long-term goals should flow naturally from your short-term goals and previous experiences, including your hoped-for stint at London Business School. <\/span><\/p>\n

Question 3<\/strong> (500 words)<\/em>
\nPlease describe your experience of working in and leading teams, either in your professional or personal life.\u00a0 Include any specific challenges you have faced. Given this experience, what role do you think you will play in your first year study group? <\/span><\/p>\n

First of all learn about the role of student life at LBS<\/a>, in particular the role of study groups. Also, reflect on your experience in teams. If you have been involved in teams outside of work and your other essays focused on work, then this essay presents an opportunity to discuss another facet of your life. Have you been able to both lead and occasionally take a back seat when others with skills or qualifications you lack are better prepared to lead your team? After thinking about your team experience and the role of study groups at LBS show how your past experience will help you contribute to your study group.<\/span><\/p>\n

Question 4<\/strong> (400 words)<\/em>
\nStudent involvement is an extremely important part of the London MBA experience and this is reflected in the character of students on campus. What type of student club or campus community event s will you be involved with and why? How will you contribute? <\/span><\/p>\n

Again, you need to research student life at LBS before you can answer this question. The best answers will directly respond to all elements in the question by showing that you have been involved in similar college, community, or professional organizations in the past. And you will be able to illustrate your abilities to contribute at LBS by discussing your earlier contributions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Question 5<\/strong> (150 words)<\/em>
\nDescribe any significant experiences outside of your home country. What did you gain from these?<\/p>\n

This question reflects the importance of international and cross-cultural experiences for London Business School. Note the tiny word limit here. Short and sweet. What were the most 1-2 significant experiences you have had outside your home country and what did you learn from them. <\/span><\/p>\n

Question 6<\/strong> (300 words)<\/em> (This question is optional)
\nIs there any other information that you believe would help the MBA Admissions Committee when considering your application?<\/p>\n

Please see \"The Optional Question: To Be or Not to Be \"<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Question 7<\/strong> (300 words)<\/em>(This question is for re-applicants only)
\nHow has your candidacy for the London Business School MBA improved since your last application?<\/p>\n

This is THE <\/strong>key question for all reapplicants. London just asks it explicitly. Please see:<\/span><\/p>\n