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Applying to LBS? Join the 2020 Intake Discussion Welcome everyone to the LBS Full-time MBA 2020 Intake Class forum. Let's use this chance to get to know each other, exchange information and opinion about the London School of Bussiness and generall help each other to get into the MBA program of our dreams. Happy networking. I will try to post articles and updates once LBS publishes information and I am happy for everyone who helps to make this a lively and engaging discussion! LBS Application Deadlines, Essay Questions and Analysis Helpful Links.... LBS Admission Trends - Impact of GMAT/AGE/Nationality on Acceptance! Chat with LBS Students - Transcript Find out where you could meet the LBS admissions team in a city near you: https://www.london.edu/masters-degrees/mba/mba-information-events Best regards & best of luck, Chris

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Has anyone received interview invite for round 3?

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Has anyone received interview invite for round 3?

just received an invite

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Has anyone received interview invite for round 3?

Yes - just received an invite as well

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Congratulations to those who got the interview invites. As part of your interview preparation, you can go through some of the latest LBS interview experiences in the following link. If you need help with anything else, let us know.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/lbs-202/inte ... brief.html

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Received invite to interview at 17:38 GMT!!

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Congrats to all invitees.

Crazy Times! Interviews will be totally online and this R3 is likely to be bigger (in terms of # of applications) than ever. Is that correct?

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Congrats to all invitees.

Crazy Times! Interviews will be totally online and this R3 is likely to be bigger (in terms of # of applications) than ever. Is that correct?

Hi Narenn,

I think this R3 would be about the same as earlier years, as the application was due early March before the current situation exploded. I would expect R4 to be quite large in terms of applications.

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Hi Narenn,

I think this R3 would be about the same as earlier years, as the application was due early March before the current situation exploded. I would expect R4 to be quite large in terms of applications.

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That makes sense. By the way, did you apply to LBS? Are you planning to apply next year as well(just wondering because of your username)?

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Congrats to all invitees.

Crazy Times! Interviews will be totally online and this R3 is likely to be bigger (in terms of # of applications) than ever. Is that correct?

Hi Narenn,

I think this R3 would be about the same as earlier years, as the application was due early March before the current situation exploded. I would expect R4 to be quite large in terms of applications.

Yeah, I actually meant last round which is R4 in LBS's case.

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Hi Narenn,

I think this R3 would be about the same as earlier years, as the application was due early March before the current situation exploded. I would expect R4 to be quite large in terms of applications.

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That makes sense. By the way, did you apply to LBS? Are you planning to apply next year as well(just wondering because of your username)?

Yes I applied in R3, but depending on the outcome will most likely be applying R1 next year.

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Yes I applied in R3, but depending on the outcome will most likely be applying R1 next year.

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Sounds good. Good luck. I advise you to join this chat group if you are applying next year. https://gmatclub.com/forum/mchat.php?room_id=50050083

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Hello folks! What do we think about R4 chances for an Indian applicant this year?
Quick stats: GMAT 730, 7 years work ex (3 India, 4 US), Masters in MIS (3.64 GPA). Worked as a Consultant for the majority of my work ex, currently working at a FAANG as an engineer.
Post MBA goal- PM/PMM

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Hello folks! What do we think about R4 chances for an Indian applicant this year?
Quick stats: GMAT 730, 7 years work ex (3 India, 4 US), Masters in MIS (3.64 GPA). Worked as a Consultant for the majority of my work ex, currently working at a FAANG as an engineer.
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Hi, vibsaxena

You can check how some of the other profiles were evaluated in the following link https://gmatclub.com/forum/profile-eval ... 14669.html

You can also the profiles of other admitted applicants in the decision tracker https://gmatclub.com/forum/lbs-202/deci ... acker.html

Thanks.

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Hi All! One of my recommenders has submitted his letter a month ago. However, he just told me that he would like to elaborate more on my profile in the essay. Do you think that's possible for the LBS MBA application? I am worried that this could make the ad-com feel fishy about my application. Can I get your advice? Thank you.

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I just got to know from Knelle87 that LBS is giving unconditional admission offers to applicants without the need for GMAT/GRE scores. If LBS is on your radar, this is a great opportunity for applicants who struggle with standardized tests.

Good luck everyone.

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Hi All! One of my recommenders has submitted his letter a month ago. However, he just told me that he would like to elaborate more on my profile in the essay. Do you think that's possible for the LBS MBA application? I am worried that this could make the ad-com feel fishy about my application. Can I get your advice? Thank you.

dbanana

If I were you, I wouldn't do it for the exact reason you mentioned. Do you think a little more briefing on your profile by a recommender is going to tilt the decision the other way? If you think yes, I guess you should reach out to the adcom and ask how to do it.

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