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My brother got rejected at MIT and LBS, got into Kellogg.
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Great that he got into Kellogg. I also applied to MIT and Kellogg.
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same waiting same applying from Canada
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My brother got rejected at MIT and LBS, got into Kellogg.
I dont think we can compare like this
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True. My answer appeared incomplete somehow. Anyway, here is the rest of my message: He thinks that the main thing with LBS is that they aim to create a really diverse and international body of students. With that said, if a certain "profile" quota is already filled, there is a considerable chance you might get rejected regardless of your stats.
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So would you consider LBS more competitive than Kellogg or MIT Sloan?
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idk but i was just thinking that maybe european top schools are harder in general. most ppl applying to m7 apply to a lot of or even all of them, but european top schools don’t have 6 other peer schools.. and the acceptance rates of top European schools and the M7 are reportedly similar. just a thought, I don’t know either way.
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Those who got invite, can you please tell whether you did a lot of networking for lbs? Just want to know whether networking holds major significance

I did not know anyone form LBS, so for the "Who do you know form LBS" question I looked for Alumni on Linkedin and specifically indicated that in my application. I wrote that although I did not know anyone, I made the effort to speak to someone and was really grateful to get to meet with them.

I think that might have helped me to get the invite, as it shows interest.
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The process of look and talk with students/alumni is a must if you really want to understand the fit with the school and also to streghthen your application.
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idk but i was just thinking that maybe european top schools are harder in general. most ppl applying to m7 apply to a lot of or even all of them, but european top schools don’t have 6 other peer schools.. and the acceptance rates of top European schools and the M7 are reportedly similar. just a thought, I don’t know either way.
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That makes sense. Thanks!
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I feel for those that did not get invites -- a lot of work goes into these apps, LBS especially. But you can always reapply! To those that got invites, you should feel quite proud, honestly. I know its just an interim step but that was the big cut - chances go up to ~50% here on out. That’s pretty significant. (Source: chances-of-getting-admitted-after-an-interview-230246.html)

Best of luck with next steps everyone :)
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What safety schools do you recommend for final round for us the #dinggeds?
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I’m personally gonna apply to essec and maybe even edhec. probably not good enough schools if you aren’t tied to France tho
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LBS DECISION TRACKER

Updates for the last hour:

  • Denied, 1 minute ago, from Chile, GMAT:750 (Q49 V44), heard via: email
  • Invited to interview, 25 minutes ago, from Peru, GPA: 3.7, Industry: Manufacturing, heard via: email
  • Denied, 42 minutes ago, from Mexico, GPA: 3, Industry: Other, heard via: email
  • Denied, 46 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:770 (Q49 V48), GPA: 3.8, Industry: Consulting, WE 65, heard via: email
  • Denied, 50 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:770, GPA: 3.5, Industry: Computer Software, WE 140, heard via: email
  • Denied, 51 minutes ago, from India, GMAT:710 (Q49 V38), GPA: 3.9, Industry: Law, WE 56, heard via: email
  • Invited to interview, 56 minutes ago, from Mexico, GMAT:610 (Q40 V34), GPA: 3.3, Industry: Law, WE 60, heard via: email

UPDATE YOUR STATUS
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Anyone not heard yet? I haven't got an email yet

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Don’t know if this helps, as no one knows the exact reason one gets invited or dinged, but I’ll take a shot:

I tried to connect every dot of my application. From the story in the essay, how my background connects to my goals, and how I got to know LBS and its community. For example, the first paragraph of my essay talked about my childhood dreams, why I went into the industry I am at, and how an MBA could help me reach those dreams. Not any MBA, an MBA at LBS. I tried to be as passionate as possible because that is exactly how I feel about the school.

I also used each and every question to fill in any bland spots in my application. Like the "anything you would like to add?" question: well yes, I had a lot to add because a CV and an essay do not tell one's full story! On another hand, my recommender did a great job narrating my strengths, but he also made sure to mention my profile weaknesses and how I had been working to grow those traits. So know your story, and make sure your whole application tells it!

I know all these words are very subjective, so I'll also share some specific actions I took:
* Signed up in ApplicantLab to help structure my essay (a really helpful tool if one cannot afford a consultant!)
* Paid for an editor to review my essay. Not a super expensive one, I went on fiverr, read thousands of reviews, and then took a shot with one. She made a great job editing so that my story made sense and was easy to follow (mostly grammar, syntax, and readability).
* I have had at least 5 managers in the past 3 years, so I chose the one I had worked the most with, the one I knew could back up my story with clear examples of how I have been growing professionally. Like I said, growing professionally includes being aware of one's weaknesses and being proactive in strengthening them.

I am knocking on wood because I know I am still far from getting admitted, but I'll follow the same path and I'll be sure to sound and be passionate about the school and my goals during the interview. There is still a long way ahead...

I hope this sort of "insights" can help you out in your next applications. Feel free to shoot me a PM if you have any questions regarding my application.

PS: The journey is and will continue to be quite overwhelming, especially when one's friends and family are not going through it! As someone mentioned earlier, it has been great to have found this forum and I feel very grateful to this community.
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Anyone not heard yet? I haven't got an email yet

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I’m still waiting also (UK)
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Anyone not heard yet? I haven't got an email yet

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me neither. Perú.
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Seems like a bloodbath here. Folks who got a ding, I’m an R1 ding and LBS was the college I felt the best about and I was told by multiple alum’s and in my conversations with adcoms as well that my chances were great. I had an alum recommendation as well and still got dinged. This process is truly a crapshoot. It’s a matter of right circumstances along with a solid application. Its a tough pill to swallow, do take your time and go out there soon! All the best to you all :)
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If you're an average Indian even with a good score, still don't bother to apply. It's pretty useless..
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Maybe, just maybe, for people from competitive pools in Asia, we are better off in R1 than R2.

Anyways, all the best for other schools.
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Yep, same here
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I believe the essays short and longones were quite good...
I think its all about the pool with which we are being compared ,
In no way i will say that my app for inferior bt it may turn out that the shortlisted ones are better in one or two areas or they were looking for diff profile than mine.

Frustrated? Yes, for sure.
Defeated? No, definitely no, will wait n watch other results , and i hope all those invited- pls do ur best and make us all proud😌
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No response yet - Canada applicant- maybe I fell through the cracks haha

All Admissions Committee decisions are communicated via email and will be sent on the relevant deadline day by 23.30 UK time.

Still some time left
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Shout out to my fellow soldiers still waiting on a decision. It's been a long night...
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Shout out to my fellow soldiers still waiting on a decision. It’s been a long night...
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The LBS war has left so many fallen soldiers.
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To those who got a response, was your portal updated too?

With the decision
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To those who got a response, was your portal updated too?

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Mine still says submitted. Got the invite about 5 hours ago.
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