The London Business School 2010 thread : MBA Archive

pmenon · 2009-05-25T11:27:47-07:00

Continuing the tradition set by bsd_lover and others in the past, I proudly present to you, the 2010 LBS thread. I invite all those applying, or considering applying, to contribute to this thread. Im sure it'll be just as popular, if not more, than the threads from the last 2 years. So throw your names into the hat, ladies n gents, and get ready for one helluva ride !! P.S. Im thinking about keeping this thread exclusive for MBA applicants, and have a separate one for MiF and MiM applicants, as there seemed to be a lot of interest in those programs last year Here is some further info on the school : MBA home page : https://www.london.edu/mba.html Employment report : https://www.london.edu/mba/careerimpact.html Social Clubs : https://www.londonsa.org/dynamic/club_list.php Recommendor forms : https://www.london.edu/assets/documents ... ctions.pdf Mckinsey recruiting at LBS - https://www.mckinsey.com/careers/lbs/home.aspx Ranked #1 school in the WORLD by FT in 2009. Link - https://rankings.ft.com/businessschoolr ... a-rankings LBS 2008 thread can be found here : lbs-r1-roll-call-54115.html LBS 2009 thread can be found here: the-london-business-school-2009-thread-70701.html#p521283 LBS online application can be found here : https://www.london.edu/register/do?actionId=186 Good luck all. Important Dates Round Application Deadline Interview decision sent on Admission decision sent on 1 07 October 2009 06 November 2009 16 December 2009 2 06 January 2010 09 February 2010 25 March 2010 3 03 March 2010 09 April 2010 20 May 2010 4 21 April 2010 28 May 2010 02 July 2010 LBS R1: Applicants =? Tally: Admits: N/A Dings: N/A Waitlist: N/A Admits danek zeayin82 humblewinner vgeri andygee jinbo boofyhairgirl stopper5 zibi1 DoctorManhattan fishoil mbabiden08 Waitlist Evidence gnr646 eowyn foncia wolfie123 s1ap fordfirestone Interview invites Jmoore3 waitinganswers Ding wizardoftheeast wiseguyMBA DrSatisfaction arv afan lianbear alpha_plus_gamma theDream (post interview) LBS R2: Admits quantjock jonatank yangsta8 Trantastic Michiavelli saundyCEC nurkholisoh JoeMa Dogg2012 jasonjason planettelex Waitlist vodkacran Frontline avatar2010 crux mayaS Ari123 madmex82 boeinz 4test1 a11c99 bouh22 lakai777 db66460 eee chainchain pochcc Interview invites claudemarie planettelex JoeMahmah pranavc bwizzle Ding sh0gg0th notsovegetarian (w/int) highhopes09 (w/int) pranaysrinivasan (w/int) isjii2010(w/int) eagleye81200(w/int) undafry(w/int) horrorshow(w/int) IndianGuardian (w/int) classof2012somewhere (w/int) EBSIFounder (w/int) snowinTX (w/int) activerun BLINDSIDE itsmystery bonobocobra rockyb Angelwrath shamil623 sj0509 Lastminute gmattokyo psned11 rishiphadke culesrules prome2 sudeep nitin86 Nonewsisgoodnews guptaji Tally: Admits: N/A Dings: N/A Waitlist: N/A LBS R3: ? applicants aj1545 LBS R4: ? applicants MIA F aval anotherindian danswer poojashetty McNerdy Hussain15 snipertrader zuperman Franklin sharshar84 Salisaaa fernando09 thisisatestgmat88 CharlieChaplin jsonali jimmiejaz satyr2k Michiavelli madmex82 saruba shokks oscar81 alnasl

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Hi,

I have been following this thread for a long time but didn't want to post anything until I had heard back from the school.

Unfortunately, it is not good news. I got a ding as well.

I thought I had a good profile - 7-8 years work-ex in a top global IT company, lived and worked in 3 different countries, plenty of leadership experience, GMAT just below 700, UG degree from a top 20 business school. I had a very good interview too. Right now, I'm scratching my head thinking what else the school expects. Overall, it has been a great learning process, excruciating at times, but this thread has made it easier in many ways (knowing that there are others in the same boat).

I wish all the successful admits the best, if you've made it through this then you must be truly special. :-)

Thanks again for sharing all your stories.

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Ding for me too. I somehow had intuition for this. But will be going to IESE now.

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Reject for me as well.

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25 Mar 2010, 16:03

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admit one please. thanks much.

just got the email. my first admit.

hang in there everybody. my sympathy for those dinged...

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ADMITTED! (18:55 EST)

GMAT - 730 48Q 44V
~3.7 GPA (2 degrees - Business Administration and Philosophy)
Certified Management Accountant Designation
6 Years WE (Marketing, Accounting/Finance, Strategy)
Canadian Male - Toronto
Age 30

Good luck to those waiting. Congrats to those admitted.

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Just received my Admitted email at 10:58pm London time!!! So relieved after an entirely sleepless night.

It's unfortunate to see so many solid candidates dinged. Wishing you all the best with your other applications. Also a big thank you to those who have contributed to this thread.

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just got news.
waitlist :roll:

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waitlist here too.

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I'M IN!!

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Waitlisted :-(

I really wanted a yes or no. Getting waitlisted extends the painful wait endlessly (without much hope). Anyway, wish all of you good luck.

Thanks everyone for your support and help. It has been wonderful interacting with fellas here.

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Waitlisted.

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Waitlisted :-(

I really wanted a yes or no. Getting waitlisted extends the painful wait endlessly (without much hope). Anyway, wish all of you good luck.

Thanks everyone for your support and help. It has been wonderful interacting with fellas here.

same feeling :cry:

well when's your next review? mine says may14

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Just got back from the theatre watching "We will Rock you" and found an email that "Rocked me" :-)

I am " in " :-)

)))))))))))))))))
The only Business School I applied to, and I am still under the effect of the shock :-)

))))))))

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IN! which is awesome considering I brought a gun to my interview.......

But to put that in context: I was deployed at the time and had my interview in Jalalabad Afghanistan.

27, Male, 710, bachelors/masters in engineering, 4yrs military (construction management)

Best of luck to everyone!

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Waitlisted :-(

I really wanted a yes or no. Getting waitlisted extends the painful wait endlessly (without much hope). Anyway, wish all of you good luck.

Thanks everyone for your support and help. It has been wonderful interacting with fellas here.

same feeling :cry:

well when's your next review? mine says may14

Mine says same May 14th. Painful wait starts again and I guess it won't end on May 14th but may drag on and on.

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