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12 Jul 2025, 07:28
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Hi saddiedas,
You GPA and GMAT scores are very good. Its a good sign as LBS does value strong academics - they even ask a question on it.
Your work experience is a little on the lower side for LBS- 5 years seems to be their sweet spot. But if you submit a very strong application, that would help. From my experience of helping applicants for LBS here is what a strong applications looks like:
1. career progression; impact and achievements for your various clients - how did you solve their business problems and what value did you create for them? Your resume should have the $$$ numbers to prove this.
2. like every b-school, LBS is also looking for leaders and this element should reflect throughout your application- resume, essays and recommendation. Leaders are intentional and this should reflect in your career goals- show awareness and understanding for the impact you wish to create on this world and back that up with a coherent and logical career goals story. As LBS asks only for one mandatory essay- career goals- this should be solid.
3. International experience- You have worked at ZS and I assume on projects for international clients and in global teams- use this effectively to show your international orientation.
4. well rounded profile - hope you have followed up on your ECAs even after graduating from college. you have not mentioned any recent activities.
5. Lastly, LBS really cares that you have explored their MBA program thoroughly and interacted with students/ alumni/adcom - if its an area you haven't yet looked into, you should try talking to atleast 5 students/alumni.
The 10th and 12th grades don't matter.
Namita Garg,
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12 Jul 2025, 07:47
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Rakshit, its a nuanced answer.
Are you asking specifically for LBS or for multiple b-schools?
If you are applying to multiple b-schools in R1, you could get started now with your application work. Do note that applications are not just about essay writing. there is a lot of prep work needed before you can submit compelling applications, and, on time. This includes:
1. researching b-schools
2. figuring out your goals story and writing your drafts
3. reaching out to MBA students and alumni for your target schools
4. lining up your recommenders
5. preparing your resume (its not a job resume)
6. attending b-school hosted events (you can get application fee waivers through these)
The background work is time taking if you are applying to multiple b-schools as you need to build school specific knowledge. This can be an ongoing effort alongside GMAT prep- whether you are applying solely to LBS or to many b-schools.
Once you have a score you can immediately start with your essay writing bit (the above activities will continue). it does take about 30-45 days to get the first application out. After that the process becomes easier.
If you are doing multiple b-schools for R1, try submitting 2-3 applications. R1 deadlines stretch from early September until mid October, which will give you time to space out your applications.
Hope that helps,
Namita Garg,
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12 Jul 2025, 08:08
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Hi, I have a low UG GPA of 2.2/4 from a Tier 1 college in India, the low GPA is due to medical reasons. I majored in Economics. I have 4 years of work experience as a management consultant at a big 4. Is a high enough gmat score (I am yet to take it) enough to offset this or is there no point in applying?
