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Hi, I'm a BA student in the Netherlands, South East Asian citizen. I really want to go to LBS MiM Program class of '28 (since I'm graduating '27), here's my profile:

- Bachelor in a low-ranking university (think of Hochschule in Germany or Hogeschool in Netherlands)
- Did an exchange program in UniMelb (Australia)
- Current GPA: 3.7 (upper-second class), aiming for 4.0 (first class) overall next year.
- 1 marketing internship in a start-up, currently looking for another one in a multi-national firm. So ~1 year work experience after graduating.
- Published 1 Q3 paper. Aim to have 2-3 publications by graduation
- Haven't taken GMAT yet. Will do it next year and aim for ~700

I would like to frame myself as an entrepreneurial profile. No consulting, no finance, just start-up oriented and entrepreneurship.

Do I really stand a chance in LBS MiM '28? I would love to go to a prestigious school (since my udnergrad uni is bad - reputation-wise) and LBS seems to be a great choice. What areas should I improve? Any contributions would help a lot! Thanks in advance!
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you have a good profile... target at least 645 on GFE.. all the best with your exam and applications
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Thank you! I'm just concerned that my current uni reputation/ranking may be a disadvantage compared to others

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Hi, I'm a BA student in the Netherlands, South East Asian citizen. I really want to go to LBS MiM Program class of '28 (since I'm graduating '27), here's my profile:

- Bachelor in a low-ranking university (think of Hochschule in Germany or Hogeschool in Netherlands)
- Did an exchange program in UniMelb (Australia)
- Current GPA: 3.7 (upper-second class), aiming for 4.0 (first class) overall next year.
- 1 marketing internship in a start-up, currently looking for another one in a multi-national firm. So ~1 year work experience after graduating.
- Published 1 Q3 paper. Aim to have 2-3 publications by graduation
- Haven't taken GMAT yet. Will do it next year and aim for ~700

I would like to frame myself as an entrepreneurial profile. No consulting, no finance, just start-up oriented and entrepreneurship.

Do I really stand a chance in LBS MiM '28? I would love to go to a prestigious school (since my udnergrad uni is bad - reputation-wise) and LBS seems to be a great choice. What areas should I improve? Any contributions would help a lot! Thanks in advance!
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LBS MiM wants three things above all else:

Academic readiness: You’ve shown that with a 3.7+ GPA and strong quant grades.

Global awareness & leadership potential: your exchange program and future MNC internship can demonstrate this.

Career clarity + employability: this is where most entrepreneurial applicants trip. You need a credible post-MIM path (like, join a startup accelerator, work in venture building, or product management) before launching your own firm.

You can try to make your entrepreneurial angle credible. Instead of “I want to start a business,” you can frame it like “I aim to work in venture incubation or early-stage startup growth, building cross-market experience before launching my own marketing-tech venture in Southeast Asia.” That tells LBS: you’re realistic, employable, and ambitious.

Areas to Improve:
Aim for a GMAT FE score of 665+. Focus especially on Data Insights (DI) and Quant, since LBS values analytical reasoning.

Even though MiM is designed for early-career candidates, LBS still prefers applicants who can tell a story of impact. During your internships, focus on outcomes: “increased engagement by 40%,” “grew user acquisition by 25%,” etc. Try to lead or propose one initiative (even a small one), such as redesigning a campaign strategy or testing new channels. Optional: Build a small project or side-hustle, like a newsletter, podcast, or campus initiative, related to entrepreneurship or digital marketing. These can impress LBS because they prove initiative. Campus leadership roles (club founder, entrepreneurship society, etc.). Startup competitions or hackathons (Hult Prize, Enactus, local incubators). Volunteering or mentoring (especially tied to youth entrepreneurship or sustainability) can strengthen your case.

Questions for you to reflect upon:
1) What’s the focus of your published paper(s)? (If business-related, it can be a major strength.)
2) Have you ever led or founded a student club, business, or initiative, even small scale?
3) Do you have quantitative coursework in your BA? (LBS likes evidence of comfort with stats, economics, finance, or math.)
4) What kind of startup/entrepreneurial idea most excites you, product-based, service, or tech?
5) Do you plan to work for 1-2 years before MiM, or directly apply after graduation?

All the best for your GMAT exam and other opportunities. When and if you'd like, feel free to book a profile evaluation session.
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Thank you so much! I do have another question though. Will LBS take into account if my Uni and the company I interned for is of low reputation/ranking?

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LBS MiM wants three things above all else:

Academic readiness: You’ve shown that with a 3.7+ GPA and strong quant grades.

Global awareness & leadership potential: your exchange program and future MNC internship can demonstrate this.

Career clarity + employability: this is where most entrepreneurial applicants trip. You need a credible post-MIM path (like, join a startup accelerator, work in venture building, or product management) before launching your own firm.

You can try to make your entrepreneurial angle credible. Instead of “I want to start a business,” you can frame it like “I aim to work in venture incubation or early-stage startup growth, building cross-market experience before launching my own marketing-tech venture in Southeast Asia.” That tells LBS: you’re realistic, employable, and ambitious.

Areas to Improve:
Aim for a GMAT FE score of 665+. Focus especially on Data Insights (DI) and Quant, since LBS values analytical reasoning.

Even though MiM is designed for early-career candidates, LBS still prefers applicants who can tell a story of impact. During your internships, focus on outcomes: “increased engagement by 40%,” “grew user acquisition by 25%,” etc. Try to lead or propose one initiative (even a small one), such as redesigning a campaign strategy or testing new channels. Optional: Build a small project or side-hustle, like a newsletter, podcast, or campus initiative, related to entrepreneurship or digital marketing. These can impress LBS because they prove initiative. Campus leadership roles (club founder, entrepreneurship society, etc.). Startup competitions or hackathons (Hult Prize, Enactus, local incubators). Volunteering or mentoring (especially tied to youth entrepreneurship or sustainability) can strengthen your case.

Questions for you to reflect upon:
1) What’s the focus of your published paper(s)? (If business-related, it can be a major strength.)
2) Have you ever led or founded a student club, business, or initiative, even small scale?
3) Do you have quantitative coursework in your BA? (LBS likes evidence of comfort with stats, economics, finance, or math.)
4) What kind of startup/entrepreneurial idea most excites you, product-based, service, or tech?
5) Do you plan to work for 1-2 years before MiM, or directly apply after graduation?

All the best for your GMAT exam and other opportunities. When and if you'd like, feel free to book a profile evaluation session.
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Thank you so much! I do have another question though. Will LBS take into account if my Uni and the company I interned for is of low reputation/ranking?

MBAandBeyond

LBS MiM wants three things above all else:

Academic readiness: You’ve shown that with a 3.7+ GPA and strong quant grades.

Global awareness & leadership potential: your exchange program and future MNC internship can demonstrate this.

Career clarity + employability: this is where most entrepreneurial applicants trip. You need a credible post-MIM path (like, join a startup accelerator, work in venture building, or product management) before launching your own firm.

You can try to make your entrepreneurial angle credible. Instead of “I want to start a business,” you can frame it like “I aim to work in venture incubation or early-stage startup growth, building cross-market experience before launching my own marketing-tech venture in Southeast Asia.” That tells LBS: you’re realistic, employable, and ambitious.

Areas to Improve:
Aim for a GMAT FE score of 665+. Focus especially on Data Insights (DI) and Quant, since LBS values analytical reasoning.

Even though MiM is designed for early-career candidates, LBS still prefers applicants who can tell a story of impact. During your internships, focus on outcomes: “increased engagement by 40%,” “grew user acquisition by 25%,” etc. Try to lead or propose one initiative (even a small one), such as redesigning a campaign strategy or testing new channels. Optional: Build a small project or side-hustle, like a newsletter, podcast, or campus initiative, related to entrepreneurship or digital marketing. These can impress LBS because they prove initiative. Campus leadership roles (club founder, entrepreneurship society, etc.). Startup competitions or hackathons (Hult Prize, Enactus, local incubators). Volunteering or mentoring (especially tied to youth entrepreneurship or sustainability) can strengthen your case.

Questions for you to reflect upon:
1) What’s the focus of your published paper(s)? (If business-related, it can be a major strength.)
2) Have you ever led or founded a student club, business, or initiative, even small scale?
3) Do you have quantitative coursework in your BA? (LBS likes evidence of comfort with stats, economics, finance, or math.)
4) What kind of startup/entrepreneurial idea most excites you, product-based, service, or tech?
5) Do you plan to work for 1-2 years before MiM, or directly apply after graduation?

All the best for your GMAT exam and other opportunities. When and if you'd like, feel free to book a profile evaluation session.
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