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Calling all LBS (London) MBA Applicants: (2018 Intake) Class of 2020!

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Admitted to LBS? Join the class of 2020 admits discussion

Welcome everyone to the LBS Full-time MBA 2018 Intake Class forum. We can use this platform to know each-other, build network, exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences, and boost one-another's morale to face the tough admission process.

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Hi bb10 - for Europe employment visas, non-EU nationals are regarded equally whether from Asia+MidEast or not. Anyway, visa is not a consideration for LBS MBAs in Europe. I'm in the LBS MBA Class of 2020 so have spoken to around dozen non-EU MBA2s and alumni about making the most of LBS during and post-MBA: visa in Europe is a non-factor for us.

Re the statistic about US schools, would love to hear your source. Additionally, post-MBA those w/o US work authorization can work in the US for 12 months under OPT. After the 12 months, depends on whether or not you hit the lottery, although, if well organized, one does have two shots at it.

Ah - congrats on the admit. I'm awaiting my decision next week after interview.

Happy to share the source - shall we chat offline? I'll msg you

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Pleased to hear you reached the interview phase! And I hope you receive good news next week

Happy to have a chat if and when you're admitted. You can request to join the Facebook group in that instance, and you'll find me as "Shoro" in the members list.

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Do we get calls today, tomorrow? Or do we only get portal updates?

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Results come out on March 27th right?

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Results come out on March 27th right?

Yes, I just double checked. I had thought I was told March 23. But same question, will they call the admittees on the 26th, 27th, or only portal updates?

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From memory, Round 1 admits were called 2 - 3 days before the final date, from a number with a 44 country code. Good luck!

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From memory, Round 1 admits were called 2 - 3 days before the final date, from a number with a 44 country code. Good luck!

Do you remember where you might have seen that they called? The decision tracker from last year shows everyone reporting being Admitted through email.

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Round 1

Application deadline: 15 September 2017
Interview decision sent on 5 October 2017

Interview period: mid-October to early November 2017
Admission decision sent on 22 November 2017

Round 2

Application deadline: 3 January 2018
Interview decision sent on 1 February 2018

Interview period: mid-February to early March 2018
Admission decision sent on 27 March 2018

Round 3

Application deadline: 2 March 2018
Interview decision sent on 5 April 2018

Interview period: mid-April to early May 2018
Admission decision sent on 22 May 2018

Round 4

Application deadline: 20 April 2018
Interview decision sent on 10 May 2018

Interview period: mid to end May 2018
Admission decision sent on 19 June 2018

All application deadlines are 17:00 UK time. All Admissions Committee decisions are communicated via email and will be sent on the relevant deadline day by 23:30pm UK time.

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Oh I didn't see that anywhere. This is what I remember from my chats with Round 1 admits.

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Does anyone know what % of the students get offered scholarships? Looking at decision trackers for recent years in this forum it seems to be 2-3% of the reported population, while the article below on FT says 20% ...

https://www.ft.com/content/ce3d2d34-1f2 ... b9974f25d0

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Has anybody been through the video essay component (Kira talent) for London Business School ? What were the questions? There seems to be no information on the above.

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Although they have a huge collection of questions, here are some examples:

> What will you gain from the London Business School MBA Programme that you won’t gain from another MBA programme? (This question will be the first question for all candidates, known in > advance ; Basically, they ask WHY LBS?)
> Tell us about a time a team member did not “pull his weight” in the team, How did you handle this situation?
> Tell us about a time you were introduced to a new culture. What did you gain from this experience?
> Why do you think you are fit for working in an international environment?
> What is the importance of diversity at the workplace?
> What is the most important aspect of teamwork?
> What is the most challenging aspect of working in an internationally diverse environment?
> Tell us about a situation in which you were part of a dysfunctional team, and what steps did you take to improve the situation.
> Please give an example of an encounter you’ve had with another culture, and what did you learn from it.
> Tell us why working in an international environment is important to you?
> What, in your opinion, is most challenging about studying in a diverse study group?

You are given 40 seconds to think and then 90 seconds to record your answer

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From memory, Round 1 admits were called 2 - 3 days before the final date, from a number with a 44 country code. Good luck!

Good luck everyone! Here's a chat room for LBS folks to share decision updates.. https://gmatclub.com/forum/mchat4.php?fl=menu

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No word?

Silence!!

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Silence!!

Nope.

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LBS DECISION TRACKER

Updates for the last hour:

Waitlisted, just now, from United States, GMAT:740 (Q50 V40), GPA: 3.5, Industry: Energy and Utilities, WE 37, heard via: email
Admitted, 9 minutes ago, from Spain, GMAT:700 (Q49 V36), GPA: 3.2, Industry: Consulting, WE 55, heard via: email
Admitted, 22 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:710 (Q46 V41), GPA: 3.2, Industry: Retail, WE 87, heard via: email
Admitted, 25 minutes ago, from United Kingdom, GMAT:690 (Q45 V40), GPA: 3.6, Industry: Consulting, WE 72, heard via: email

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LBS DECISION TRACKER

Updates for the last hour:

Admitted, 4 minutes ago, from France, GMAT:710 (Q47 V41), GPA: 3.5, Industry: Advertising and PR, WE 84, heard via: email
Denied, 38 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:700 (Q44 V42), GPA: 3.29, Industry: Computer Software, WE 60, heard via: email
Admitted, 46 minutes ago, from Greece, GMAT:740 (Q48 V42), GPA: 3.5, Industry: Law, WE 72, heard via: email

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LBS DECISION TRACKER

Updates for the last hour:

Admitted, 25 minutes ago, from Myanmar, GMAT:700 (Q46 V40), GPA: 3.5, Industry: Law, WE 120, heard via: email
Admitted, 42 minutes ago, from United States, GMAT:710 (Q44 V44), GPA: 3.38, Industry: Health Care, WE 44, heard via: email
Admitted, 45 minutes ago, from Mexico, GMAT:680 (Q47 V37), GPA: 3.67, Industry: Consulting, WE 37, heard via: email

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Pleased to hear you reached the interview phase! And I hope you receive good news next week

Happy to have a chat if and when you're admitted. You can request to join the Facebook group in that instance, and you'll find me as "Shoro" in the members list.

Hi, how do I get access to FB group? I am admitted round 2 candidate.

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Pleased to hear you reached the interview phase! And I hope you receive good news next week

Happy to have a chat if and when you're admitted. You can request to join the Facebook group in that instance, and you'll find me as "Shoro" in the members list.

Hi, how do I get access to FB group? I am admitted round 2 candidate.

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Congrats on the admission!!!
I remember the FB group link was included in your admission email

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