Please use the following form to add your stats to the spreadsheet: Form link Edit Link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0Av3d03301eNIdE5KVndqQmRvZWVrdWdvYUdPWV9xS0E&hl=en#gid=0 Spreadsheet 0Av3d03301eNIdE5KVndqQmRvZWVrdWdvYUdPWV9xS0E It is never too early! My name is Brad and LBS is my top choice, followed by two US schools. I hope all my fellow 2011 LBS applicants can share their application progress on this thread much like the 2010 LBS thread. I actually attended an MBA fair last fall and spoke with the LBS staff and got the ball rolling then. Over the past 6 months or so it has become apparent that LBS fits what I am hoping to get from an MBA and I'm focusing my efforts accordingly. I checked today and it looks like they've put up the essay questions. I'm on vacation for the next month, so it will give me time to draft a couple first drafts. I've already read a couple MBA Admissions books and have a spreadsheet filled with my brainstorming for the general topics that appear on the essays. I'm still not sure whether I will use a consultant to review my essays or whether I will go the friends, family and colleagues route. Beside the obvious cost of a consultant I feel that drafting and editing myself is almost a matter of pride, ...or maybe hubris. Anyone have any thoughts on this? My info: 30 y/o male (American) 7 years work experience (real estate finance) 710 GMAT (95% V, 75% Q) low undergrad GPA Best of luck to everyone and I look forward to possibly sharing a stream with you at LBS! Brad LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOL https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2079/3543062073_c5bec7c39e_o.jpg https://farm3.static.flickr.com/2613/4015214962_3aab66e128_o.jpg Information on the school: MBA home page : https://www.london.edu/mba.html Employment report : https://www.london.edu/programmes/mba/b ... mpact.html Social Clubs : https://www.londonsa.org/dynamic/club_list.php 2010 Information Event Schedule: https://www.london.edu/programmes/infoevents/do?progSelect=MBA&locationSelect= 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 2010 thread can be found here: the-london-business-school-2010-thread-78838.html LBS 2009 thread can be found here: the-london-business-school-2009-thread-70701.html LBS 2008 thread can be found here : lbs-r1-roll-call-54115.html LBS online application can be found here : https://www.london.edu/register/do?actionId=186 Recommendor forms : https://www.london.edu/assets/documents ... ctions.pdf Other programs offered: Executive MBA: https://www.london.edu/programmes/executivemba.html Executive MBA-Global: https://www.emba-global.com/ Masters in Finance: https://www.london.edu/programmes/mastersinfinance.html

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I had my interview yesterday - it didn't go very well at all. Totally messed up the presentation bit, lost my train of thought in the middle of one the points I was making. So not expecting an admit from there. I also think as I have received an admit from another school the day before my interview, I relaxed too much and didn't really prepare properly or focus on it. Other than that the interviewer just went through my current job, asked about some leadership experiences, international background, why did i get into the industry I'm in now, what am i hoping to take away with from an MBA that will significantly help me in my career, and why LBS (and not the other schools I've applied to). I'm now officially done with interviews etc. Thank God - am a bit burned out by this whole process, I'm going on holiday next week to re-load batteries and relax in the sun. Good luck to everyone else on your interviews!!

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I received my interviewer's contact information but I haven't heard back from her since I emailed her on Monday. I don't know if I should send her a reminder (I don't want to be to insisting) or if I should email the admissions manager for the region I live in.

I would recommend you to contact Admissions Committie

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25 Feb 2011, 10:26

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Hi - is anyone still waiting to receive their interviewer's details?

I received details but need to schedule time with alum as I have to travel from out of town to meet him.

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25 Feb 2011, 13:11

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I would recommend you to contact Admissions Committie

I actually sent an email to both my interviewer and the adcom. My interviewer replied almost right away apologizing for the delay. So everything is good in the 'hood

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25 Feb 2011, 13:13

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Congrats on your INSEAD admit! At least you got into a really good school. Is LBS your top choice?

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Cille,

Thanks for the useful LBS interview summary, don't worry too much. Maybe you still wowed the interviewer with your mind and charm. Good on you with the Insead admit, good position to be in with an admission in your pocket and the shadow of doubt gone. One would prefer this scenario over going into an make or break interview situation without any admits.

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Had my interview today, the guy was totally chilled, the questions were basic, nothing too complicated. It was great and the presentation was also fine. , so now the countdown begins.... all the best guys.

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This has probably been asked before, but what's your take on applying R3? My recs are in, gmat sent, all I need to do is finish essays and hit submit.

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This has probably been asked before, but what's your take on applying R3? My recs are in, gmat sent, all I need to do is finish essays and hit submit.

My understanding is that your odds are decreased in R3 compared to R1 or R2. There just aren't as many spots available compared to the number of applicants. But your chances are far from hopeless, as they still admit many students in R3. If you're this far along, I see little reason not to go for it.

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When should we expect the result. As per the website, its 24th while the mail from the adcom mentions 25 midnight.?? is there a change?

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27 Feb 2011, 23:39

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Anyone has any idea, as to what % of the slots are still available in r3? I am thru with writing the full app, but people have been cautioning me against r3?

Any existing students, professionals anyone spoken to Adcom?

Thanks

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Madzy,
I have read somewhere that London Business School is one of the few schools where applying in any round has equal competition and so the same chances. However, adcom or present students may give a better advice on this.

Punzo

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Thanks Punzo.
I have heard extremely divergent views on this. Can someone help.
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Hi madzy,

we're in the same boat, I'm also applying for r3.

I have good contacts to students at LBS, they told me that last year's r3 was as competitive as last year's r2. They had almost the same # of applications. On the other hand, I spoke personally to David Simpson from admissions when I met him at an MBA event. He told me that all rounds are equally competitive (which I am not sure about, but let's rely on what he says, somehow corresponds to what my student contacts said).

Hope that helps?

Cheers for now,

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Thanks PGS17.
One of my contacts was saying that only approx. 10% of the seats are open for admission in R3. That was very shocking! put me in complete reconsideration mode.
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I read in a student blog that 1/3 of the spots available are allocated for R1, 1/3 for R2 and the remaining shared between R3 and R4. However, if I remember correctly, LBS receives the highest number of application for R2, then R3, R1 and R4. I posted the links in a previous post on this thread if you’re interested.

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Thanks bseb.
I am definitely applying now.
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So do i need to combine all my transcripts into one file to upload? I have 3 transcripts from three schools that need to be uploaded, but one at a time doesnt seem to be working.

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So do i need to combine all my transcripts into one file to upload? I have 3 transcripts from three schools that need to be uploaded, but one at a time doesnt seem to be working.

Yes you do. There are few softwares that will combine multiple pdf files, or you can stick all the individuals files (prefer jpg) in word