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Hi ramalcha, I am a bit iffy on this. Here's the question: can she tell a detailed story about you doing something that demonstrated leadership/teamwork/problem solving/innovation? That is work related? If not, pass.

ramalcha wrote:
Hi All, I was wondering if I could get some advice on my upcoming LBS application for 2020 intake.

I plan on applying to Round 2, and have a specific question on recommendations.

On the LBS website, it asks for recommendations as follows:
1. Your current employer (if you don't want to ask your employer to be a referee, a colleague is acceptable)
2. Someone else who knows you well in a work context, for example a former employer or long-standing client.

I am OK with my first recommendation, though have a question on my second. I am thinking of using my professional mentor, who is the Vice President of fairly large institution in the UK, and she knows me very well professionally, my skills, strengths, weaknesses etc., however, she has not actually worked with me job-wise. Would she be a suitable recommendation?

The further guidance given on this in their Reference instructions is below:
"The other referee could be a former employer, a long-standing client, or someone else who knows you well in a work context. You should only select someone who taught you at university if you have remained in close contact. Whoever you choose should know you in a professional capacity."

I guess I am taking the bolded text above as guidance for my thinking.

Any advice on this would be much appreciated!
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I'm now going to resit the gmat and aim for round 2.
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I'm now going to resit the gmat and aim for round 2.


All the best dcummins! Always good to submit when you are absolutely certain that the app represents the best of what you have to offer.

How are the other R1 applicants doing? I am revising my essays and trying to fit essays to the 500-word limit. Would love to hear from other applicants, makes you feel not too alone! :)
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My best advice on that is to narrow the scope of what you are attempting to cover. If you are covering a project, instead discuss one key aspect of the project. That kind of idea.
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dcummins wrote:
I'm now going to resit the gmat and aim for round 2.


All the best dcummins! Always good to submit when you are absolutely certain that the app represents the best of what you have to offer.

How are the other R1 applicants doing? I am revising my essays and trying to fit essays to the 500-word limit. Would love to hear from other applicants, makes you feel not too alone! :)
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dcummins wrote:
I'm now going to resit the gmat and aim for round 2.


All the best dcummins! Always good to submit when you are absolutely certain that the app represents the best of what you have to offer.

How are the other R1 applicants doing? I am revising my essays and trying to fit essays to the 500-word limit. Would love to hear from other applicants, makes you feel not too alone! :)


Thanks GMATin

Let me know how you go.

Keen to hear about your journey and motivations to pursue LBS also.
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My best advice on that is to narrow the scope of what you are attempting to cover. If you are covering a project, instead discuss one key aspect of the project. That kind of idea.
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dcummins wrote:
I'm now going to resit the gmat and aim for round 2.


All the best dcummins! Always good to submit when you are absolutely certain that the app represents the best of what you have to offer.

How are the other R1 applicants doing? I am revising my essays and trying to fit essays to the 500-word limit. Would love to hear from other applicants, makes you feel not too alone! :)


That's good advice! I will certainly follow it. Thanks MBAPrepCoach
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Re: Calling all LBS (London) MBA Applicants: (2020 Intake) Class of 2022! [#permalink]
Any active https://gmatclub.com/chat group for 2020 LBS intake?






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Re: Calling all LBS (London) MBA Applicants: (2020 Intake) Class of 2022! [#permalink]
App done in Round 1. I wish I had spent some more time on the smaller questions in the app form, but all’s done now!
Other’s had a good experience?

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Re: Calling all LBS (London) MBA Applicants: (2020 Intake) Class of 2022! [#permalink]
I think there is no https://gmatclub.com/chat group as of now.

I did unfortunately not make it in time for R1 (LoR was not ready) so I´ll shoot for R2 instead.

Best of luck to everyone who has already applied or is currently still in the process of doing so.
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I am in for R1. Overall went ok for me, though I did a bit too much heavy editing on the second essay in the last moment. I wish I had a bit more quality time on it, but decided to go ahead anyway.

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I submitted the application in R1 too . Keeping fingers crossed .
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Re: Calling all LBS (London) MBA Applicants: (2020 Intake) Class of 2022! [#permalink]
Great! Now starts the waiting game!

Arro44, you could have submitted the application any how. Recommenders can send in their forms 1-2 days after deadline.

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Anyone has made a https://gmatclub.com/chat group for LBS prospective candidates? I can make one if others are interested?


Interested!

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GMATin wrote:
Anyone has made a https://gmatclub.com/chat group for LBS prospective candidates? I can make one if others are interested?


Interested!

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Hey! Let me know your number. I will make a group and post the link of the group here!
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Should I apply in r2 this year
School : 10th - 10/10, 12th : 88%
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hey guys

Just a quick doubt.
If you have had your UG education in english you dont have to provide TOEFL/IELTS score ryt ?

I am sure we dont have to but just confirming.
Cheers
Sushiboy


If you´re undergrad was 100% in English you can obtain a certificate from your school stating the same.
This should allow you to get the TOEFL requirements waived according to what I read.

Good luck,
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niyatibansal wrote:
GMATin wrote:
Anyone has made a https://gmatclub.com/chat group for LBS prospective candidates? I can make one if others are interested?


Interested!

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