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AkshatS7
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Location: India
Schools: Darden '26 (D) Duke '26 (D) Johnson '26 (WL) UNC '26 (S) Booth '26 Goizueta '26 LBS '26 Ross '26 Rotman '26 (A$) Simon '26 (II) Tepper '26 (WL)
GMAT Focus 1: 695 Q87 V85 DI82 
GPA: 8.1
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GMAT Focus 1: 695 Q87 V85 DI82
Posts: 56
Welcome 2025-2026 LBS MBA Applicants
Welcome, all LBS MBA class of 2028 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.
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Welcome, all LBS MBA class of 2028 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.
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| LBS MBA Deadlines 2026-27 | |||
| Round | Application Due | Interview | Decisions Released |
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| LBS MBA Essays 2025-26 | |
Essay 1 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
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GMAT Focus 1: 325 Q60 V70 DI68
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Not that I know too much, but why not? I think the MBA's function is to help with the pivot. Are you trying to get into LBS?
There was a recent YouTube video on this specific topic for a Master's program, in case it helps. I found it on GMAT Club.
https://www.youtube.com/live/BT0LXJwiU7 ... 7tja0Ulsvu
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Not that I know too much, but why not? I think the MBA's function is to help with the pivot. Are you trying to get into LBS?
There was a recent YouTube video on this specific topic for a Master's program, in case it helps. I found it on GMAT Club.
https://www.youtube.com/live/BT0LXJwiU7 ... 7tja0Ulsvu
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kirtigautam
Joined: 26 Jun 2023
Last visit: 19 Jul 2026
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Location: Canada
GMAT Focus 1: 325 Q60 V70 DI68
GPA: 3.95
WE:Project Management (Technology)
GMAT Focus 1: 325 Q60 V70 DI68
Posts: 31
I think they look at the application holistically. Just apply with your best- nothing to lose.
I think they look at the application holistically. Just apply with your best- nothing to lose.
I think they look at the application holistically. Just apply with your best- nothing to lose.
Posts: 7
Hi, it’s been a month since i started my prep for GMAT FE.
Here’s a summary of my profile:
10th/12th/BBA: (92/95/71)
Worked at PwC for 51⁄2 months (campus placement), and currently employed at a private broking firm.
Have 3 months of overseas experience in a project while I was at PwC.
No gap in career till now.
What GMAT FE score should I aim at for LBS?
Here’s a summary of my profile:
10th/12th/BBA: (92/95/71)
Worked at PwC for 51⁄2 months (campus placement), and currently employed at a private broking firm.
Have 3 months of overseas experience in a project while I was at PwC.
No gap in career till now.
What GMAT FE score should I aim at for LBS?
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Moderator Introduction – Let’s Welcome AkshatS7
Hey everyone! 👋
AkshatS7 is joining us as GMAT Club's moderator for LBS' WhatsApp group and GMAT Club forum/chat! 🎓🎉
They’re here to help us:
🗓️ Share school deadlines, events, and key updates
📌 Keep the forum/chat organized and active
💬 Spark good discussions and answer questions
📊 Keep our decision tracker and interview lists up to date
AkshatS7 is also applying this season, just like many of you — so think of them as both a guide and a fellow traveler on this journey.
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Moderator Introduction – Let’s Welcome @AkshatS7
Hey everyone! 👋
@AkshatS7 is joining us as GMAT Club's moderator for LBS' WhatsApp group and GMAT Club forum/chat! 🎓🎉
They’re here to help us:
🗓️ Share school deadlines, events, and key updates
📌 Keep the forum/chat organized and active
💬 Spark good discussions and answer questions
📊 Keep our decision tracker and interview lists up to date
@AkshatS7 is also applying this season, just like many of you — so think of them as both a guide and a fellow traveler on this journey.
— GMAT Club Team
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Hey everyone! 👋
AkshatS7 is joining us as GMAT Club's moderator for LBS' WhatsApp group and GMAT Club forum/chat! 🎓🎉
They’re here to help us:
🗓️ Share school deadlines, events, and key updates
📌 Keep the forum/chat organized and active
💬 Spark good discussions and answer questions
📊 Keep our decision tracker and interview lists up to date
AkshatS7 is also applying this season, just like many of you — so think of them as both a guide and a fellow traveler on this journey.
— GMAT Club Team
Moderator Introduction – Let’s Welcome @AkshatS7
Hey everyone! 👋
@AkshatS7 is joining us as GMAT Club's moderator for LBS' WhatsApp group and GMAT Club forum/chat! 🎓🎉
They’re here to help us:
🗓️ Share school deadlines, events, and key updates
📌 Keep the forum/chat organized and active
💬 Spark good discussions and answer questions
📊 Keep our decision tracker and interview lists up to date
@AkshatS7 is also applying this season, just like many of you — so think of them as both a guide and a fellow traveler on this journey.
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That’s a very fair and nuanced question, especially coming from an Indian Male Engineer (IME) background, one of the most overrepresented demographics in the global MBA applicant pool. A GMAT Focus Edition score of 665 equivalent to ~720 in the older format is certainly competitive, but whether it is feasible for a successful pivot to Product Management depends on a few broader elements in your profile.
From a pure test score perspective, 665 GMAT FE puts you right around the median for many top MBA programs, including Duke, Ross, Tepper, and even programs like INSEAD or Oxford Said. For M7 schools, especially in your demographic, this score is just below the safer range, not a dealbreaker, but you’d need to compensate through the rest of your profile.
The 4 years of experience in software development is solid, and many top programs do appreciate tech professionals who want to pivot to PM roles. It's a natural evolution. But what’s critical is how well you’ve demonstrated product thinking or ownership in your current role. If you’ve worked cross-functionally, influenced roadmaps, or even participated in user-centric decision making, you should emphasize that strongly in your essays and resume.
Your storytelling and career vision will be key. Admissions committees will want to see a clear, actionable plan for how you’ll leverage their MBA to pivot to PM, especially if your past experience hasn’t been directly related to product management.
Yes, a 665 GMAT FE score is feasible but it becomes truly viable when paired with strong essays, thoughtful short-term goals, and evidence of leadership, initiative, or product sensibilities in your tech roles. Schools don’t reject IMEs for their test scores alone; it's usually the lack of differentiation or clarity in career goals that becomes the bottleneck.
If you'd like help framing your story, strategizing school selection, or positioning your PM pivot in a compelling way, we at Admit Scholar work one-on-one with many applicants from similar backgrounds to craft high-impact applications to M7 and other top-tier schools.
https://www.admitscholar.com/book-a-consultation-call
Free consultation call link
From a pure test score perspective, 665 GMAT FE puts you right around the median for many top MBA programs, including Duke, Ross, Tepper, and even programs like INSEAD or Oxford Said. For M7 schools, especially in your demographic, this score is just below the safer range, not a dealbreaker, but you’d need to compensate through the rest of your profile.
The 4 years of experience in software development is solid, and many top programs do appreciate tech professionals who want to pivot to PM roles. It's a natural evolution. But what’s critical is how well you’ve demonstrated product thinking or ownership in your current role. If you’ve worked cross-functionally, influenced roadmaps, or even participated in user-centric decision making, you should emphasize that strongly in your essays and resume.
Your storytelling and career vision will be key. Admissions committees will want to see a clear, actionable plan for how you’ll leverage their MBA to pivot to PM, especially if your past experience hasn’t been directly related to product management.
Yes, a 665 GMAT FE score is feasible but it becomes truly viable when paired with strong essays, thoughtful short-term goals, and evidence of leadership, initiative, or product sensibilities in your tech roles. Schools don’t reject IMEs for their test scores alone; it's usually the lack of differentiation or clarity in career goals that becomes the bottleneck.
If you'd like help framing your story, strategizing school selection, or positioning your PM pivot in a compelling way, we at Admit Scholar work one-on-one with many applicants from similar backgrounds to craft high-impact applications to M7 and other top-tier schools.
https://www.admitscholar.com/book-a-consultation-call
Free consultation call link
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admitStreet
Joined: 14 Mar 2023
Last visit: 08 Sep 2026
Posts: 1,791
Location: India
Concentration: Strategy, Finance
Schools: HEC Jan 2018 Intake (A$) ISB '19 (A)
WE:Management Consulting (Consulting)
Schools: HEC Jan 2018 Intake (A$) ISB '19 (A)
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KeytAn2019 - While there's no one magic score, aiming for a 685+ GMAT would be ideal, considering the competitive applicant pool at LBS.
Regards,
Arvind | W: https://admitstreet.com/
Regards,
Arvind | W: https://admitstreet.com/
KeytAn2019
AkshatS7
LBS Moderator
Joined: 15 Mar 2024
Last visit: 15 Dec 2025
Posts: 56
Location: India
Schools: Darden '26 (D) Duke '26 (D) Johnson '26 (WL) UNC '26 (S) Booth '26 Goizueta '26 LBS '26 Ross '26 Rotman '26 (A$) Simon '26 (II) Tepper '26 (WL)
GMAT Focus 1: 695 Q87 V85 DI82
GPA: 8.1
Products:
Schools: Darden '26 (D) Duke '26 (D) Johnson '26 (WL) UNC '26 (S) Booth '26 Goizueta '26 LBS '26 Ross '26 Rotman '26 (A$) Simon '26 (II) Tepper '26 (WL)
GMAT Focus 1: 695 Q87 V85 DI82
Posts: 56
Thank you @Nikhil!
Hey everyone! I’m really excited to be part of this group as the London Business School Moderator. Looking forward to learning and growing with all of you as we go through this application journey together.
Always happy to chat about LBS, share insights or answer any questions. Let’s make the most of this cycle! 💪🏼
Have a great application cycle, everyone!!
The application deadlines for LBS are not out on the website yet. But do check out their Clear Admit Essays session:
https://www.london.edu/events/calendar/ ... BAON230725
Hey everyone! I’m really excited to be part of this group as the London Business School Moderator. Looking forward to learning and growing with all of you as we go through this application journey together.
Always happy to chat about LBS, share insights or answer any questions. Let’s make the most of this cycle! 💪🏼
Have a great application cycle, everyone!!
The application deadlines for LBS are not out on the website yet. But do check out their Clear Admit Essays session:
https://www.london.edu/events/calendar/ ... BAON230725
AkshatS7
LBS Moderator
Joined: 15 Mar 2024
Last visit: 15 Dec 2025
Posts: 56
Location: India
Schools: Darden '26 (D) Duke '26 (D) Johnson '26 (WL) UNC '26 (S) Booth '26 Goizueta '26 LBS '26 Ross '26 Rotman '26 (A$) Simon '26 (II) Tepper '26 (WL)
GMAT Focus 1: 695 Q87 V85 DI82
GPA: 8.1
Products:
Schools: Darden '26 (D) Duke '26 (D) Johnson '26 (WL) UNC '26 (S) Booth '26 Goizueta '26 LBS '26 Ross '26 Rotman '26 (A$) Simon '26 (II) Tepper '26 (WL)
GMAT Focus 1: 695 Q87 V85 DI82
Posts: 56
Hey guys, do register for LBS Open day event. Its hybrid and you would get to see the faculty team and Career counselors in action.
https://www.london.edu/events/calendar/ ... AOCL090825
https://www.london.edu/events/calendar/ ... AOCL090825
Posts: 53
KeytAn2019
Hi,
You appear to have a highly competitive and well-aligned profile for top business schools, particularly London Business School (LBS). Given LBS’s selective admissions process, I recommend aiming for the highest GMAT score you can achieve. While the average score typically falls between 660 and 670, securing a score above that range will further strengthen your candidacy and enhance your fit for the program.
Hi,
Just wanted to check my suitability for the LBS MBA Program
GMAT FE: 705
Work Ex: 3 years in ZS Associates, on GenAI projects for multiple pharma companies like AZ etc. Led multiple teams and participated in hiring for ZS
CGPA: 8.18, Mettalurgical and Material Engineering from Jadavpur University, Represented JU in Hult Prize Tokyo Regionals 2020, Chairperson at IEEE JU Student Branch, Head of events at tech-fest
XII: 97.25%
X: 97%
Thoughts?
Just wanted to check my suitability for the LBS MBA Program
GMAT FE: 705
Work Ex: 3 years in ZS Associates, on GenAI projects for multiple pharma companies like AZ etc. Led multiple teams and participated in hiring for ZS
CGPA: 8.18, Mettalurgical and Material Engineering from Jadavpur University, Represented JU in Hult Prize Tokyo Regionals 2020, Chairperson at IEEE JU Student Branch, Head of events at tech-fest
XII: 97.25%
X: 97%
Thoughts?
Rakshit25
Joined: 15 Jun 2020
Last visit: 23 Mar 2026
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Location: India
Schools: INSEAD Aug '26 (A) LBS '26 (D) IESE '26 (A)
GPA: 8.4
Schools: INSEAD Aug '26 (A) LBS '26 (D) IESE '26 (A)
Posts: 120
Had a small query for any adcom experts - what is the minimum timeline I should be considering to draft my application before the deadlines, considering the deadlines are in September and I plan on giving my GMAT by July 25th.
Would it leave me sufficient time to complete the applications?
Would it leave me sufficient time to complete the applications?
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Rakshit25
That is technically sufficient if you really want to target R1, but it depends on how structured and disciplined you are with your post-GMAT time and work action plan. If GMAT doesn’t go as planned, consider having an R2 buffer.
Essays require brainstorming, multiple drafts, and feedback. For LOR, a well-briefed recommender is needed; getting them to commit and give time is key (Keep a good backup, too, for any last-minute disasters). Application form and school-specific answers also take time. Many applicants prep. essays and resumes in parallel with their final GMAT study. So, it needs to be a well-structured plan that can be executed consistently with focus and discipline.
You can take a look at this success story of our applicant who got into LBS. Good luck!
Rakshit25
Joined: 15 Jun 2020
Last visit: 23 Mar 2026
Posts: 120
Location: India
Schools: INSEAD Aug '26 (A) LBS '26 (D) IESE '26 (A)
GPA: 8.4
Schools: INSEAD Aug '26 (A) LBS '26 (D) IESE '26 (A)
Posts: 120
MBAandBeyond
Thanks a lot for this:)
Posts: 209
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LBS application is pretty taxing with unusually a lot of essays to tackle. You should at least have 20-30 days to make a standout application.
admitStreet
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Rakshit25
@Rakshit25 - It would depend on how many hours you spend on the application per day, your writing (and rewriting) skills, if you’ve done research on the school/ career goals, etc.
Broadly though, I suggest allocating atleast 1.5 - 2 months per school for the application work. Schools such as LBS and INSEAD tend to have more essays, so factor that in as well.
The incremental time per additional school typically reduces, once you get a hang of the process.
Hope this helps.
Regards,
Arvind | W: https://admitstreet.com/
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Schools: INSEAD Aug '26 (A) LBS '26 (D) IESE '26 (A)
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This is helpful, will consider carefully!
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