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19 Mar 2010, 07:04
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bsd_lover,
Ah, so you're already sufficiently proficient in another language other than English?
I definitely like the sound of the Partners Club language courses, and the "Lunch in XXX" ideas. I've quickly found that all the formal instruction in the world is no match for complete immersion with native speakers. I'm actually looking forward to those opportunities. I hope that by the time I join the programme, I'd have brought up my proficiency in my chosen language to a level where I can actually participate in those lunches!
I seem to remember reading somewhere that the King's College language courses charged separate tuition? Is this true?
Finally, on a somewhat unrelated note while we're on the subject of courses, aside from Business Statistics (which is offered as a core course in the first year), and perhaps, to a lesser extent, the Decision Risk Analysis course, are there other electives which would give one an intermediate to somewhat advanced instruction in Statistics? I can't seem to find anything else in the Elective portfolio.
Ah, so you're already sufficiently proficient in another language other than English?
I definitely like the sound of the Partners Club language courses, and the "Lunch in XXX" ideas. I've quickly found that all the formal instruction in the world is no match for complete immersion with native speakers. I'm actually looking forward to those opportunities. I hope that by the time I join the programme, I'd have brought up my proficiency in my chosen language to a level where I can actually participate in those lunches!
I seem to remember reading somewhere that the King's College language courses charged separate tuition? Is this true?
Finally, on a somewhat unrelated note while we're on the subject of courses, aside from Business Statistics (which is offered as a core course in the first year), and perhaps, to a lesser extent, the Decision Risk Analysis course, are there other electives which would give one an intermediate to somewhat advanced instruction in Statistics? I can't seem to find anything else in the Elective portfolio.
bsd_lover
I was one of those who decided to take the exemption and not worry about the language aspect. But many people I know took a language even though they were eligible for exemption. Japanese, Chinese, Arabic, French and Spanish seem to be the most popular ones. In addition to the King's college classes you also have access to the partners club courses, where partners of current student who are native speakers of different languages teach other partners (and students). Some clubs also organise "lunch in <name of language>" where everyone speaks the given language forcing people who are interested to converse in that language as well.
DoctorManhattan
On Languages:
As we all know, achieving Level 2 proficiency in a language other than English is an exit requirment at London Business School. I've met current students and alumni who already spoke a second (or third) language before joining the programme, so this wasn't a concern for them. For those that will be undertaking study in another language (perhaps you've already started), what languages are you considering?
I'm interested to know what languages people are have chosen simply out of curiosity, or as a means to gain an edge in the Business environment, or for that matter, any other reason. Additionally, can any of the current students comment on what languages appear to be the most popular at the School?
As we all know, achieving Level 2 proficiency in a language other than English is an exit requirment at London Business School. I've met current students and alumni who already spoke a second (or third) language before joining the programme, so this wasn't a concern for them. For those that will be undertaking study in another language (perhaps you've already started), what languages are you considering?
I'm interested to know what languages people are have chosen simply out of curiosity, or as a means to gain an edge in the Business environment, or for that matter, any other reason. Additionally, can any of the current students comment on what languages appear to be the most popular at the School?
19 Mar 2010, 07:27
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Four recommendations? That sounds like an awful lot!
Here's what I encountered during my MBA programme research, and these findings appear to be surprisingly uniform across many of the top programmes:
1) Most programmes ask for two references, and want no more than what they ask for. Harvard's a notable exception in its explicit requirement of three references.
2) Some programmes (London Business School among them) will accept, or even encourage, an additional letter of recommendation only if such a recommendation provides a compelling addition to your profile that could not be addressed in the standard references. For instance getting a third reference from a manager at your workplace from which two references have already been submitted isn't the best use of a reference, and starts to detract from your candidacy.
3) Some Admission Committees view supplemental references as desperation on the part of the candidate; an indication that an applicant is not confident that his/her application can stand alone on its merits. Sloan (MIT) is famous for this, and has a policy of randomly discarding any supplemental recommendations over the required number without exception. Kellogg, as I was told by one of their senior Admissions representatives, views supplemental recommendations with irritation in nearly all circumstances.
I did find that London Business School was the most receptive to supplemental references, but even they stressed that it would be a waste of precious application-reading time if it didn't add value, and provide new information.
Good luck!
Here's what I encountered during my MBA programme research, and these findings appear to be surprisingly uniform across many of the top programmes:
1) Most programmes ask for two references, and want no more than what they ask for. Harvard's a notable exception in its explicit requirement of three references.
2) Some programmes (London Business School among them) will accept, or even encourage, an additional letter of recommendation only if such a recommendation provides a compelling addition to your profile that could not be addressed in the standard references. For instance getting a third reference from a manager at your workplace from which two references have already been submitted isn't the best use of a reference, and starts to detract from your candidacy.
3) Some Admission Committees view supplemental references as desperation on the part of the candidate; an indication that an applicant is not confident that his/her application can stand alone on its merits. Sloan (MIT) is famous for this, and has a policy of randomly discarding any supplemental recommendations over the required number without exception. Kellogg, as I was told by one of their senior Admissions representatives, views supplemental recommendations with irritation in nearly all circumstances.
I did find that London Business School was the most receptive to supplemental references, but even they stressed that it would be a waste of precious application-reading time if it didn't add value, and provide new information.
Good luck!
2010LBSRound2
I was talking to a student from the graduating class and he mentioned that he submitted 4 recommendation letters during his application. I would have loved the opportunity of sending in more recommendations. Has anyone here submitted more than 2 recos? Good luck for round 2!!
19 Mar 2010, 13:07
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undafry, bsd_lover, DoctorManhattan, thanks! you know how it is... this wait (just to hear back about interview decisions) kills! I couldn't help but to look at every single thing possible out there to see what my chances are.. 
still 3 more weeks before interview decisions are sent...
still 3 more weeks before interview decisions are sent...bsd_lover
You are absolutely correct. I am a member of this group and so are a few other MBA2011s. I also remember last year's group had a few people who did not end up matriculating. There is not much point over-analysing these numbers; you will never get the full picture. Admissions are tough even if you apply at R1 - doing probabilities to quantify uncertainty only serves as preparation for the Decisions Risk Analysis class.
undafry
Hi octopus2010,
I doubt there would be 122 admit decisions in round 1. Maybe the 122 members in the facebook group include current students and admission officers helping with the group discussions.
I think Dr. Manhattan or someone from Round 1 admit would be able to give us an exact number.
I doubt there would be 122 admit decisions in round 1. Maybe the 122 members in the facebook group include current students and admission officers helping with the group discussions.
I think Dr. Manhattan or someone from Round 1 admit would be able to give us an exact number.
English is not my native language, although that is pretty standard here. English is native to maybe only 30-40% of the class. King's college language course can be taken as an elective (base tuition fees will cover this) or as an extra (you pay extra to King's college but you get to take an extra non language elective at LBS). 
Just another 3 days and 20 hours ... 
