Why you need GMAT when a QMUL grad got in LBS without even taking one?

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Why you need a 700+ GMAT when a QMUL grad got in LBS without even taking one?

Just like many of you here who have worked very hard for GMAT to get in LBS, I also did some research on how people get in.

youtube:
watch?v=jC8_OBVAJpI.

This inspiring LBS MIM student is a living proof of how you
-do not need a GMAT (waived)
-can be a graduate from QMUL( which is not top 100th in world ranking) and get the GMAT waiver+ merit scholarship

Apparently, from her 'vlog' , she seems to have outstanding extra-curricular/ language skills...

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My intention is to share that there is always an exception.
Particularly in this forum where many people strived and are encouraged to achieve a high GMAT score as a necessity to be considered for any desirable programme.
I find it encouraging to see such exceptional case happening in LBS.

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Youcantseeme · Answer

Hahahahah!!!

Evo23 · Answer

But some consulting and banking firms ask for your GMAT scores.

mlstcom4ed · Answer

That might be true.
But the point is if someone wants to get in LBS Mim and gets a merit scholarship, there is a silver lining for you without a GMAT score, and even without having graduated from one of the top 100 universities.

vibsaxena · Answer

This seems like an insanely salty thread. You are stripping away the rest of the candidacy of a person who studied from an unknown university and didn't have a GMAT score. What you cannot see here is the rest of the personality of that person, that was so impressive that a top TOP university in the world does not give two curds about their GMAT or undergrad.

Moaning in this thread that a candidate got in fair and square with a scholarship just shows that you might not be mature enough for the program.

Moaning in this thread that a candidate got in fair and square with a scholarship just shows that you might not be mature enough for the program.

Abi1995 · Answer

This is funny

Posted from my mobile device

mlstcom4ed · Answer

Please do not get me wrong.
My intention is to share that there is always exception.
Particularly in this forum where many people strived and are encouraged to achieve a high GMAT score as a necessity to be considered for any desirable programme.
I find it encouraging to see such exceptional case happening in LBS.

vibsaxena · Answer

Good on you then, maybe I read too much between the lines. However, I do believe that having this sentiment at the top of your post would be better since it will convey your motivations in a much better way.

bb · Answer

Why you need GMAT when a QMUL grad got in LBS without even taking one?

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