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Hi vedikajjIf you learned a lot about LBS from him, leverage that in the optional essay by describing how you could and will contribute to the class. You can demonstrate all you learned there and also what unique contributions you could offer.
This actually is a brilliant idea.
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Thank you!!

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I have a further, really basic question about this - Is this meant only to indicate meaningful relationships with current LBS students/ alumni? (ie former colleagues, good friends etc). Or is it meant to also indicate casual acquaintances that you have gotten to know over the course of learning about LBS?

I understand that the more meaningful the relationship the better. But is it better to include the more casual acquaintances in a bid to show that one has done some research?

Thanks in advance
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I have a further, really basic question about this - Is this meant only to indicate meaningful relationships with current LBS students/ alumni? (ie former colleagues, good friends etc). Or is it meant to also indicate casual acquaintances that you have gotten to know over the course of learning about LBS?

I understand that the more meaningful the relationship the better. But is it better to include the more casual acquaintances in a bid to show that one has done some research?

Thanks in advance

Thank you for posting the question, I had similar thoughts.

E.g. the CFO in my company went to one of the schools I would like to apply for.

I have worked with/for him and am impressed by his knowledge & leadership, however we are in no way aquintances beyond the work environment.
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