Calling all WAITLISTED applicants at LBS (LONDON) : 2020 Intake

Question

Hi Everyone, Since there has been a huge increase in waitlisted candidates this year, especially in Round 4, Let's co-ordinate together and suggest what is the way forward until the next deadline of 10th July.

angelaska · Answer

Do you think there's a big waitlist this year because they're expecting people to pull out due to Visa issues? Or because other schools are also taking longer to make decisions

AnirudhaS · Answer

Hi all,
As far as I know LBS is not deferring candidates to the next fall unless the reason is strong enough. "Covid-19" and "not feeling confident in the economy" is not a strong enough case.  raghavrazz  may I ask where you got this information, could you share with us please? This would be nice to know and discuss!

raghavrazz · Answer

I have couple of sources, First their Facebook group for Class of 2022 showed 499 members in 2nd week of june. after 18th june it showed 465 members. Clearly means that 24 members have definitely deferred, Maybe more.
Secondly I checked GMAT Club and ClearAdmit for Round 4 decision trackers and found that there have been zero waitlists in R4 in past 5-6 years. However, Just GMAT Club shows 4 people being waitlisted in R4. Actual number must be higher. 
If anyone knows any other information please share.

AnirudhaS · Answer

I wouldn't trust the fb page to be honest, but thats just me personally. However the decision tracker is definitely something to ponder about. I must say good observation!

angelaska · Answer

Does anyone know if LBS maintain their waitlist until after the start of classes? Or is 10 July the last cut off?

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KetoKato · Answer

The reason why the FB membership numbers dropped after the 18th was because the R3 deposit was due on the 17th. They provided an extension of deposit from the 10th to 17th, and then pushed R4 admit decision by one week as well. Likely those were not deferrals, but people selecting other schools.

AnirudhaS · Answer

aha, and I'm guessing that's quite normal in any year...

AnirudhaS · Answer

Hi I do not know the answer to your question exactly. If I had to guess, I'll say not to the start of the following year. However, this post might help - advice from previous LBS waitlisters - https://gmatclub.com/forum/london-lbs-c ... 82676.html

raghavrazz · Answer

Did any other wait-listed candidate get a mail from I-Lin to consider some points and basically confirm that if accepted, the ad com expects them to matriculate and deposit initial 9000 Pounds or else get off the waitlist right away?

angelaska · Answer

Yeah I received that email too

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raghavrazz · Answer

received a mail from I-Lin. I did not get off the waitlist for this year. She asks if I want to be in consideration for next year.
How does this typically work? Do waitlisted candidates who show interest in consideration for next year typically get accepted in R1 or they don't?

angelaska · Answer

I'm also hoping someone with knowledge on this or experience with this can share!

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mbadream20 · Answer

I’m an R4 (extended) applicant and recently received a waitlist decision. I-Lin said the application pool this year is of high calibre, making it very competitive. I tried to ask for feedback to identify my weak points, but to no avail.

Nonetheless, I-Lin also stated that the AdCom is now willing to allow candidates on WL to be considered for Aug 2021 intake (assessment requirement/s to be decided and with a caveat that only very few slots are offered).

Do you guys consider waiting another year to be reconsidered at LBS or is it better to channel efforts into applying to other MBA programs (given the relatively low % of WL who eventually get admitted)?
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angelaska · Answer

I-Lin's most recent email says they'll let us know by September 10 if they'll offer us a spot in next year's class. It isn't a long time to wait at least. I wonder if there is a point of reapplying though, if they reject you after this point.

AnirudhaS · Answer

Reapplication usually doesn't work, unless you have made significant changes to your profile - work and personal.

raghavrazz · Answer

Did anyone get an admit to the intake of 2021 ? The last date was supposed to be 10th September.

angelaska · Answer

Haven't heard back yet.

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raghavrazz · Answer

Still haven't received an email. I think it's going to be a ding!

angelaska · Answer

Dinged

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Calling all WAITLISTED applicants at LBS (LONDON) : 2020 Intake

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