The London Business School 2010 thread

Doc, bsd, Thanks a million for the debriefs!

Thanks for the reply, Doc. Where we're going, there are no roads (sorry, couldnt help slipping that in :D)

@LUGO, sorry my friend, I'm not from the Eastern bloc.. I'm from India - do erstwhile Eastern bloc sympathisers get included in LBS's supposed largesse?

Well, I did interview with ISB, and I am pretty clear on my goals. As opposed to the ISB interview where I felt like a pre-schooler sitting before a stern headmaster, and had to spell the word "J A G U A R" to get into Kindergarten, I think the LBS interview will be a far more mature and i daresay, a more enjoyable experience on the whole.

With over 10 and a half years of experience, and a LOT of travel internationally, and working with both local and international business partners, I do have a lot to talk about.

I'm also pretty focussed about my career goals, Why MBA and Why LBS. The survival guide that was posted on this forum ages and ages ago, really helped me formulate my questions.

I'm sure I have a lot to talk about even beyond my essays that would make for interesting conversation.

I wonder who they'll pair me up with here in Mumbai...

Best,
Pranay

DrManhattan and bsd_lover - many thanks for the detailed interview feedback. The depth of your willingness and commitment to share and help others in this forum continue to amaze me - sincere gratitude for that.

For questions regarding the long-term goal (20 years down the line) - how much detail and research and thought does the interviewer expect out of the candidate? Mine is more of a dream that I'd like to make possible and I honestly can't say that I have a very clear vision of how to go about it - LBS and my career over the next decade will help me bring that together.

On teamwork, leadership etc - is it always advisable to quote examples outside of the material in the essay? I believe my best examples would be the ones in the essays.

Hi Pranay,

Congrats for the invite and wish you all the best for the interview.

Would you mind sharing about the survival guide and what it is about? I am very clear about why LBS, why MBA and why now. But anything that could give another dimension doesn't harm. Let me know if it is worth sharing with everyone on the forum.

I am assuming you are the same person on PG, who has more than 10 years of entrepreneurial experience. I share pretty much same background. LBS has been my dream school and the motive behind my relocation to London.

Thanks and wish you best of luck

Like 4test1, I too have similar question. I know it would be good to bring out other examples of leadership style and teamwork apart from those written in essays, however I have already mentioned some of the best examples in the essays (not at length because of the word limits).

I really want to mention this. DoctorManhattan, bsd_lover, vgeri, prashok are real examples of LBS students that we normally hear about. No wonder why we often find LBS alumane/students so helpful and approachable. Thanks a lot to you guys for helping others and kudos for your success, which is well deserved.

Friends,

Apart from preparing for the interview questions, did anyone of you meet LBS alumane/students before the interview for a discussion about interview or anything else?

I stay in London and even though I have been to campus many times, I am thinking if it is worth approaching anyone to seek guidance for interview / about school. I know some alumnae but they are out of London for exchange program. Hence, I am not sure if it is advisable to visit campus and have a chit-chat with some other students.

Thanks

I completely agree. Cannot thank these people more, they've been a very helpful throughout this entire process.

As for your question of talking to alumni, a good friend of mine is an alum who graduated maybe 4 or 5 years ago. Having spoken to him he has confirmed, like many others have, that his experience in his interview was very friendly, very conversational and on the easier side. I also spoke to a current student and asked guidance in preparation and he suggested that interviews can be VERY different and as has been suggested before, to prepare for the main "why" questions as that and the presentation are the only constants.

In addition to the interview reviews posted by R1'ers on this board also check out accepted.com interview database and the clearadmit wiki for further interview experiences.

Hi Avatar,

Yes I'm the same guy from PG.

The Survival Guide was on Page 21 or 22, I'm not sure which.. it was posted in response to a living expenses query made to bsd_lover and prashok by vgeri I think. The link is online. It pertains to CO 2010 or CO 2011, but its extremely helpful. This guide is given to admits to familiarize themselves with London and the ins and outs of settling down in London with the school etc.

It has some really good info for my purposes since I'm going to interview in India with an alumnus.

If you want to connect to prep for the i/v, we could do so by exchanging apps and testing each other. Would help me since you're similarly experienced.

Thanks and Best of Luck in your admissions endeavor,

Pranay

FYI:

https://www.londonsa.org/prospective_stu ... 0Guide.pdf

Best,
Pranay
p.s. It was on Page 23. My bad.

Thanks Pranay

wow.. Looks like I have been away for some time. Great to see so many clubbers getting an interview. Good luck folks and hope you all make it!

avatar2010, weren't you the one I had interacted with ? Great to know you made it!! Good luck..

Hi Humblewinner,

You got it right. Yes, I also dropped you an email to let you know about it. Thanks for everything. I hope to join you as well in the school.

Cheers

Has anyone received his or her interviewer's details?

Add me to R3. I decided to add LBS to my targeted schools. I had been considering it for a while and I beleive that it would be a good fit. Any tips from those who already made it? Any tips from those that were dinged? Should finish my essays soon and will look for some proof readers if anyone has time. Pm me if available. Thanks! I'm excited about joining some of you abroad.

Bio: 27/M at matriculation. Computer engr major and JD grad in may. Looking into tech and consulting internationally. Live in AR. Born in Seoul, Korea. Spent summer in Paris last year and visited London and loved it.

GMAT 730/5.5

Send me a message with words of encouragement, tips, and any other meaningless anticdotes if you choose. Thanks.

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Havent heard from my Admissions Supervisor yet.. Hopefully this week..

I'm in the USA. From my email:


You best be getting you'selves ready.

Funny, they really sent the interviewer details on the 18th.