Calling all LBS MBA Applicants: 2025 Intake Class of 2027 : LBS

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Welcome 2024-2025 LBS MBA Applicants Welcome, all LBS MBA class of 2027 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies? Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post. Join LBS Chat here | LBS Application Walkthrough LBS MBA Deadlines 2024-25 Round Application Due Interview Decisions Released Round 1 Sep 06, 2024 Oct. 10, 2024 Nov 28, 2024 Round 2 Jan 03, 2025 Feb 6, 2025 Mar 27, 2025 Round 3 Mar 24, 2025 Apr 16, 2025 June 5, 2025 LBS MBA Essays 2024-25 Essay 1 https://gmatclub.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/transparent100-1.gif What are your post-MBA goals and how will your prior experience and the London Business School programme contribute towards these? (500 words) Essay 2 What makes you unique? (200 words) Essay 3 (Optional) Is there any other information you believe the Admissions Committee should know about you and your application to London Business School? (500 words) LBS Class Profile Class of '25 Avg. GPA 3.3 Avg. WE 66 Average GMAT ~700 Avg. Total GRE ~320

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10 Nov 2024, 14:36

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R1 acceptances aren’t out until the 28th.

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For those in R1 who have been accepted, what was your GMAT FE score roughly can do a close number to stay anonymous

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Sorry should have written it as those asked to interview

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Sorry should have written it as those asked to interview

You could review the LBS Decision Tracker - that might give you a fair idea

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12 Nov 2024, 23:50

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Is the BK Birla scholarship notification provided to students on the decision date, or does it come a bit afterward?

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Does LBS send out decisions earlier than the date on the website for R1? I have seen that they have done this historically, but are they still doing it this cycle?

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16 Nov 2024, 09:45

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I would assume it’s possible

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17 Nov 2024, 13:19

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I applied to MIF 2025 intake l, got done with my interview, really nervous for the final decision.

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Historically we have seen decisions starting to release 8-days before the deadline. Anyone here receive a decision or know anyone who has received a decision yet?

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The earliest I have seen results being declared is during the Monday of the decision week (results are typically declared on stated day, i.e. Thursday).
That too for folks who I think have requested an earlier decision. Majority of the decisions arrive after 4pm UK Time on decision day.

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If you check the threads from the last 2 years, in both of them decisions started to be released 8 days before, then it usually went silent until the actual date. Seems like they historically release some, but not all of admissions offers 8 days early.

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The earliest I have seen results being declared is during the Monday of the decision week (results are typically declared on stated day, i.e. Thursday).
That too for folks who I think have requested an earlier decision. Majority of the decisions arrive after 4pm UK Time on decision day.

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How can I get application fee waiver for LBS?

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My recommender for LBS tells me that there are 5 questions in the recommendation that require responses of up to 500 words each. Is it really necessary for them to fill in 2.5k words in total - while he is willing to write me a recommendation, he does not feel he will be able to spend the time required to write such extensive recommendations for multiple schools. How would the Adcom view shorter but still impactful recommendations?

Would appreciate any insight anyone may have on this.

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No, as long he answers the question and provides clear examples.

I suggest that you and the recommender make a "master copy" of the LOR and he just tweaks based on the school

These schools ask for too much from recommenders

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Hi Floyd97,

The LBS reference form, in its comments section, states: "As a guideline to complete the reference form you should aim to write no more than 500 words per question. Please note that 500 words is the maximum amount and not a requirement."

So, your recommender doesn't need to write an extensive recommendation. Actually, with the 500-word limit, LBS is trying to avoid recommenders submitting very lengthy letters.

That said, there are two questions where recommenders are encouraged to write closer to the word limit. These are:

- What would you say are the applicant's key strengths and talents?

- How do the applicant's performance, potential, and personal qualities compare to those of other individuals in similar roles?

This is because it's in the applicant's best interest that recommenders cover these two questions as extensively as they can. But obviously, quality should be prioritized over quantity. A shorter but impactful response is far better than one that feels padded.

The other three questions can be answered in much fewer words, e.g., 100–200.

I hope this helps.

Warm regards,
Alex

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My recommender for LBS tells me that there are 5 questions in the recommendation that require responses of up to 500 words each. Is it really necessary for them to fill in 2.5k words in total - while he is willing to write me a recommendation, he does not feel he will be able to spend the time required to write such extensive recommendations for multiple schools. How would the Adcom view shorter but still impactful recommendations?

Would appreciate any insight anyone may have on this.

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24 Nov 2024, 20:48

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Anyone heard back after their R1 interviews yet? Seems like LBS released decisions early for the last 2 years

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Nope

None in livewire so we chill

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How can I get application fee waiver for LBS?

Hey @kaurparneet1998 , I hope you are doing well.

So, LBS offers application fee waivers to LBS alumni and current active military candidates only. To explore more options try attending LBS events, sessions or webinars. For more information, you shall consider contacting the admissions office for financial hardship requests. Good luck!

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