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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got invite as well!

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After seeing the profiles of some of the people who have been dinged, I consider myself truly lucky to have received an interview. The Adcom must place a higher value on diversity and breadth of experience than on test score/gpa - unique for an institution of such an esteemed academic caliber. I hope to have some of you as classmates in the future. Best of luck to all of you for the interview! To those who didn't make it to the interview phase, remember that it's not because you are any less than those who received interviews: perhaps, you just happen to belong to a demographic that is more competitive.

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09 Feb 2010, 19:44

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09 Feb 2010, 19:51

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Dinged...
But good luck to all the lucky ones...Had a great time being part of this thread meeting really smart people..May our paths cross sometime in the future..
Cheers!

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09 Feb 2010, 20:08

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Got an invite today! Very happy - it's my first one for the 4 schools I applied to. :-)

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09 Feb 2010, 21:23

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dinged! Good luck to all who got the invites for interviews.

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09 Feb 2010, 21:38

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Got my interview invitation this afternoon. This should be interesting.

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congrats to those who made it this far. to those who didn't i know exactly how that feels as well... everyone gets a good mix of invites and dings... i don't know anyone who got into all the schools they applied to.

moving forward, can anyone share tips on the interview process? what is it like? how long? what are the questions like? is it a blind interview. or is it not? help would be appreciated.

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hi pochcc,

u can refer to the earlier posts in this thread... some of R1 applicants shared their interview experiences... and its not a blind interview from what i read...

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09 Feb 2010, 22:50

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Got a ding

BTW, does "NO international travel" a killer. Although I showed up that being in Indian IT industry I have worked in multinational/multicultural teams spread across the globe.

Can someone from LBS shed light on this. Do you have classmates with no international travel ?

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09 Feb 2010, 22:51

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Looking at the amazing profiles of the unlucky ones who got dinged, it just seems like that's all it really says - that they are merely unlucky. It also looks like LBS gives lesser importance to the GMAT and weighs international exposure (perhaps they are building a certain mix) and WE much more.

I personally feel extremely lucky to have gotten to the interview stage and believe this will be the most difficult part of the entire process for me. I know bsd_lover and Dr. Manhattan have taken pains to list out interview feedback here but it would be great to have their inputs on how to best use the next few weeks to prepare well. LBS is my first and only real option - and the process is far from over.

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09 Feb 2010, 23:00

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ding!
By the way, does anyone notice the following informaiton cited from the email LBS reject us?

"Should I reapply?

This is a decision for you, but you should know that we do specifically invite those candidates we actively wish to reapply when they receive their decision e-mail. You should also note that competition for places is tough each year."

does that mean LBS does not want me to replay? Frustrated!

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09 Feb 2010, 23:02

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I got an interview :-D

Thank goodness.

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got dinged yesterday..!

Profile:
27/M/Indian/Work-ex ~ 5years
GMAT 750/ UG 76% from Tier-1 university in India
Work ex: 3+ years in a start-up as a 2nd generation entrepreneur/ 1.5 years in
fortune 100 manufacturing MNC / great career progression / no
international work-ex, but have worked with and lead international teams
Goals: To come back to family business post MBA and expand it
Leadership: Very strong leadership roles/team-building roles/managed large diverse
and cross-functional teams/conflict management
ECs: Average
Had also projected some strong unique points to contribute at the school

Honestly speaking, I'm shocked at the decision. I thought my profile was good enough for at least an interview invite. I have no clue why I was rejected without one! I wish they had given me a reason for the rejection..

any other entrepreneurs in here who have had a similar experience?

congratulations to all those who got the calls

good luck moving ahead ..

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That's a strong profile guptaji. Have you got applied elsewhere and got calls?

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09 Feb 2010, 23:18

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25/M - CA - 720 - 4.5 years exp - 3.2 in BIG4 - M&A due diligence / Risk advisory ... DING !!

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09 Feb 2010, 23:39

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still haven't gotten a response!! so frustrating. Going to call tomorrow morning and see what's going on... now i'm wondering why i didn't get a response... really weird.

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09 Feb 2010, 23:48

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To Greenoak & BSD_lover?

Two Questions

1. I was waitlisted in R1 by London Business School. While the Waitlist letter specifically said not to update the school about any changes in my profile - I am now leading a rather big project at my work place. Should I go ahead and just send an update to the school regarding the same? Sought out the advice of a couple of former students and while one asked me to go ahead and mail the school the other asked me to respect the school's request. I am leaning towards not mailing the school btw.

2. I am actively considering traveling to London (I am based in India btw) and visiting the school - would you advise this and do you think this might make a difference.

I understand it all boils down to what I choose to do but I thought I would seek your opinions and insights first. I am a reapplicant to the school - was rejected in 2007 but was strongly urged to reapply. I had a fabulous interview and the school has been my dream school for over three years!

Thanks in advance for your suggestions and thoughts. Really appreciate it!