Applying to London Business School with a lower GPA or GMAT can feel discouraging, especially when you see class averages. But in reality, MBA admissions are rarely decided by numbers alone.
LBS looks closely at the full picture behind an applicant, career progression, leadership, impact at work, international exposure, communication skills, and the clarity of your goals all play an important role in the process.
Join us for an interactive Coffee Chat:
Beyond the Score: Strategies for MBA Admissions with a Low GPA or GMATFeaturing:
• Danielle Marom - Senior MBA Admissions Consultant,
ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting
• Shimri Winters - LBS Alum, Ex-LBS MBA Interviewer, GM,
ARINGO MBA Admissions Consulting
In this session, we’ll cover:
1. How applicants with lower stats can still build competitive MBA applications
2. What the LBS admissions team looks for beyond academics
3. How to address GPA or test score concerns effectively
4. The role of career growth, leadership, and extracurriculars in strengthening a profile
5. Common mistakes applicants make when trying to “explain away” weak academics
6. Ways to position your story more strategically in essays and interviews
This session is especially relevant for applicants who feel their academic profile does not fully reflect their potential or professional achievements.Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time: 08:30 PM IST | 08:00 AM PDTCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENTA strong MBA application is often about context, clarity, and positioning, not just the numbers on a transcript or score report.