{"id":44498,"date":"2019-01-21T06:00:05","date_gmt":"2019-01-21T13:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=44498"},"modified":"2019-01-20T08:08:49","modified_gmt":"2019-01-20T15:08:49","slug":"london-business-school-masters-in-finance-application-essay-questions-tips-deadlines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/london-business-school-masters-in-finance-application-essay-questions-tips-deadlines\/","title":{"rendered":"London Business School Masters in Finance Application Essay Questions, Tips &#038; Deadlines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-44499\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/London-Business-School-MiF-Essay-Questions-Tips-Deadlines.jpg\" alt=\"London Business School MiF Essay Questions, Tips &amp; Deadlines\" width=\"700\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/London-Business-School-MiF-Essay-Questions-Tips-Deadlines.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/London-Business-School-MiF-Essay-Questions-Tips-Deadlines-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.london.edu\/programmes\/masters-courses\/masters-in-finance\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LBS Masters in Finance<\/a> essay questions, together, convey the adcom\u2019s interest in two interrelated points: (1) how you envision and plan your future career and (2) your knowledge of and interest in the LBS Masters in Finance program. It\u2019s particularly important because it\u2019s a rare MiF program that targets more experienced finance professionals (most such programs target early-career applicants). Given this unique focus, it\u2019s important to deliver throughout the essays mature, informed insights and perspectives derived from your experience in your particular area of finance. And cite reasons for attending the program beyond the fact that it\u2019s there \u2013the adcom clearly is looking for engaged applicants who are <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/researching-the-right-masters-in-finance-programs-for-you\/\">well-informed about the program<\/a> and ready to participate in its academic and social life.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"h2-resize\">London Business School Masters in Finance Application Essays:<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"h3-resize\">LBS MiF Essay #1<\/h3>\n<p>What are your career objectives and what steps are you taking to achieve them? What alternatives are you considering? What geographical region do you hope to work in? <em>(maximum 500 words)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Well, this \u201cquestion 1\u201d is actually four questions! That said, all the sub-questions are focused on one thing: goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Your career <em>objectives<\/em> are holistic: both what you want to DO, and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/goals-in-mba-admissions-defined\/\">what you want to ACHIEVE<\/a> (what impact you want to have through your career). The \u201cachieve\u201d part may be brief, but it animates and gives purpose to the whole essay (indeed, the whole application). The \u201cdo\u201d part should be specific, in terms of position(s), industry, possibly company(ies), and, in this section, geography as well. The alternatives are essentially your \u201cPlan B\u201d \u2013 if the alternatives are primarily for the shorter-term goals, note how\/why they\u2019re another viable path to your long-term goals. If the alternative is for a longer-term goal (it\u2019s not unusual for someone, reasonably, to consider starting a venture way down the road), make sure it\u2019s coherent with the other elements. Be thoughtful about this alternative section, but don\u2019t spend a lot of space on it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Not least, identify the key steps you are taking toward your goals. Of course, attending LBS is one such step. I do suggest noting other steps too (at least one more), as it builds credibility for your seriousness in \u201cdoing what it takes\u201d to get where you want to go. In mentioning LBS and any other steps, briefly note why \u2013 how they will contribute to your achieving your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h3-resize\">LBS MiF Essay #2<\/h3>\n<p>What specific areas of London Business School life are you most excited about getting involved in and where do you believe you will add value to the School Community? <em>(maximum 300 words)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">This essay allows you to do two important things:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"spacing\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Demonstrate understanding of the LBS community overall;<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"spacing\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/4-ways-show-you-will-contribute-future\/\">Highlight interesting and\/or impressive aspects of your life and experience.<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Really focus on the LBS community in this essay. In discussing the areas you\u2019d like to get involved in, select 2-3 and try to include something beyond work \u2013 perhaps there are sports or social clubs, or a volunteer initiative, that you\u2019d like to join. Of course, it\u2019s fine to mention professional clubs and organizations as well. How you\u2019ll add value can include these activities, but it can also be broader, to include what you\u2019ll bring to the table based on your experiences and unique perspective. But interesting facts alone don\u2019t show how you\u2019ll add value; you need to include your insight to make it <\/span><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">meaningful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Get professional guidance with your LBS MiF application! Check out Accepted\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/grad\/services\/application-packages#tab-3?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;utm_medium=lbs_mif&amp;utm_source=blog#tab-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MiF Application Packages<\/a>, which include advising, editing, interview coaching, and a resume edit for the LBS MiF application.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"h3-resize\">LBS Masters in Finance (August 2019 Intake) Remaining Deadlines<\/h3>\n<table style=\"width: 278px;\" border=\"2\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 77px;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 183px;\"><b>\u00a0Application Deadline<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 77px;\"><strong>\u00a0Round 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 183px;\">\u00a0March 5, 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 77px;\"><strong>\u00a0Round 5<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 183px;\">\u00a0April 30, 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>***Disclaimer: Information is subject to change. Please check with individual programs to verify the essay questions, instructions and deadlines.***<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/from-example-to-exemplary-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-40026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Example-to-exemplary.jpg\" alt=\"Get your guide!\" width=\"600\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Example-to-exemplary.jpg 600w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Example-to-exemplary-300x100.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/service-request-cindy?utm_campaign=Blog&amp;utm_medium=blog_bio_cindy&amp;utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-8104\" title=\"Cindy Tokumitsu\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/cindy.jpg\" alt=\"Cindy Tokumitsu\" width=\"70\" height=\"70\" \/><\/a>By\u00a0Cindy Tokumitsu, has advised hundreds of successful applicants, helping them gain acceptance to top MBA and EMBA, master, law, PhD and medical programs, with special emphasis on MBA and EMBA and other business programs in her 15+ years with Accepted. She would love to help you too.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/service-request-cindy\"><strong>Want Cindy <\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/service-request-cindy\"><strong>to help you get Accepted? Click here to get in touch!<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/reports.accepted.com\/five-fatal-flaws-grad-school-statement-of-purpose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Fatal Flaws to Avoid in Your Application Essays<\/a>, a free guide<br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/how-to-get-accepted-to-masters-in-finance-programs\/\">How to Get Accepted to Masters in Finance Programs<\/a><br \/>\n\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/london-business-school-mim-essay-questions-tips-deadlines\/\">London Business School Masters in Management (MiM) Essay Questions, Tips &amp; Deadlines<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/london-business-school-mif-essay-questions-tips-deadlines\/\">This article<\/a> originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.accepted.com\/\">blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accepted.com\/mba\/services\">help you get accepted<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The LBS Masters in Finance essay questions, together, convey the adcom\u2019s interest in two interrelated points: (1) how you envision and plan your future career and (2) your knowledge of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11,939,775,113,243],"tags":[1866,267,43,724,725],"class_list":["post-44498","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-mba","category-accepted","category-admission-consultants","category-applications","category-blog","tag-application-essay-tips","tag-deadlines","tag-london-business-school","tag-masters-in-finance","tag-mif","entry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44498","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=44498"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44498\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":44501,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44498\/revisions\/44501"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44498"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44498"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44498"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}