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29 Nov 2009, 02:18
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Disclaimer: This comment isn't an LBS bash; in fact, after the info session, I'm very sold on LBS, and I wish I had done the app in an earlier round.
I'm a R2 applicant, and as I'm working through the essays, I wonder what the questions say about the school and how our answers help Adcom determine fit.
While the questions on contribution to team and community obviously speak of what LBS values, I'm not sure that asking these questions directly provide Adcom the best means of gauging our values and our ability to contribute to these things.
Two questions on future direction (as opposed to questions on past accomplishment).
One on leadership and application, which is OK.
One on future ECs, which is open-ended and an opportunity to dove-tail in other material, albeit in a oblique fashion.
Not sure what other applicants think of the essays, but this emphasis on future and less of past has a lot running in the hypothetical space.
Thoughts?
I'm a R2 applicant, and as I'm working through the essays, I wonder what the questions say about the school and how our answers help Adcom determine fit.
While the questions on contribution to team and community obviously speak of what LBS values, I'm not sure that asking these questions directly provide Adcom the best means of gauging our values and our ability to contribute to these things.
Two questions on future direction (as opposed to questions on past accomplishment).
One on leadership and application, which is OK.
One on future ECs, which is open-ended and an opportunity to dove-tail in other material, albeit in a oblique fashion.
Not sure what other applicants think of the essays, but this emphasis on future and less of past has a lot running in the hypothetical space.
Thoughts?
29 Nov 2009, 11:21
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eowyn from your post we can see that you are a good writer and that your essays are probably top notch. Try to make the interview a conversation. LBS tries to find folks with similar backgrounds / interests to interview you. So if you're lucky, you might find someone who has work experience at CNBC or Disney and you will have lots to speak about with that person. The presentation is all about you being able to structure your thoughts clearly under pressure. Dont stress about that either - the topics are fairly generic from what I have heard. These interviews are just a glorified "sanity check" or "alumni tick" and just another part of the application and, like the GMAT, a good interview wont get you in, but a poor one will definitely keep you out.
The waitlists suck, they really do. But at least an LBS waitlist makes it much easier to get in the next year, without having to reapply with all the essays. The important thing to note is that if you do get waitlisted, it will be your interviewer who will help you get over the line (when they revisit your application, they will probably ask your interviewer about his impressions again).
ps. you will LOVE LBS. I had applied to several US schools as you probably already know. I visited many US schools at campus, but I think LBS is the best fit for me.The facilities / campus are not the best, but the student body and the opportunities here are simply incredible
The waitlists suck, they really do. But at least an LBS waitlist makes it much easier to get in the next year, without having to reapply with all the essays. The important thing to note is that if you do get waitlisted, it will be your interviewer who will help you get over the line (when they revisit your application, they will probably ask your interviewer about his impressions again).
ps. you will LOVE LBS. I had applied to several US schools as you probably already know. I visited many US schools at campus, but I think LBS is the best fit for me.The facilities / campus are not the best, but the student body and the opportunities here are simply incredible
You say lbs facility/campus is not the best ...why so? why do thnk it is not best ?
i thought lbs has one of the best campus
29 Nov 2009, 12:58
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Hi
I have a question about the word limit for LBS essays. Maybe people who are current students or people who have been invited to interview maybe able to give me their insights. None of my essays are more that 25 words over. For the first essay which is of 600 words, can I exceed by 20 words or better to keep it within 10 words extra.
Essentially what I am asking is, can I exceed by 3-4% in general although I am trying to keep it less than that.
Thanks in advance.
I have a question about the word limit for LBS essays. Maybe people who are current students or people who have been invited to interview maybe able to give me their insights. None of my essays are more that 25 words over. For the first essay which is of 600 words, can I exceed by 20 words or better to keep it within 10 words extra.
Essentially what I am asking is, can I exceed by 3-4% in general although I am trying to keep it less than that.
Thanks in advance.
