Hi All, I am a LBS admit. Couldn’t find a thread for the fall 2009 admissions so starting one here. I would be happy to take up any questions you might have regarding the MBA programme and the application. Best Regards, Trump
Hi All,
I am a LBS admit. Couldn't find a thread for the fall 2009 admissions so starting one here. I would be happy to take up any questions you might have regarding the MBA programme and the application.
Best Regards,
Trump
Congrats !!
Could you please post your profile for the benefit of all prospective candidates ..
Thx
My profile
Indian, 3 years of WE at the time of application with Big 4 accountancy firm,Chartered Accountant by profession. GMAT 710, Under grad - B.COM (H) from SRCC, Delhi University. Was involved in quite a few clubs during under grad and in community service post college.
Let me know if you want any further details? Are you applying to LBS?
Congratulations,
What was the cycle in which you applied? Did you take any alumni reco? I applied for 1st cycle LBS any suggestions? How long will it take for the LBS to get back with interview shortlists? Is there an advantage in taking the interview in person? Did you take a telephonic interview?
Well I had actually applied for admission to Fall 2008 session. So got my admit quite some time back.
LBS follows a mid-decision process. They inform all applicants of their interview decision on one particular date (should be mid November for R1 applicants). All interviews are in person and are conducted by alums all across the globe. Telephonic interviews are not conducted.
Its nice to know that you have already submitted your application. I guess the best thing to do right now would be to concentrate on your other applications (in case you're planning on applying to other schools). Also, try and learn more about LBS. The 2010 student ambassadors have been elected and their names would be on the site soon. You might want to contact them as well in case you have any specific queries related to few clubs or communities.
Let me know if you have any other question.
Hi LBS admit
Congrats!
I also applied.waiting for their results
GMAT score only 600 but just trying my luck
i have 10 yrs of exp
Please be in touch
Bobby
Hi,
Thanks for starting a thread on LBS. Im an aspirant for Fall 09 for LBS. My profile is as follows...
GMAT - 730 (AWA 6.0)
Acads - 75.2% (B Tech Comp Sci) - 2006 Grad
1 yr with a Software Services Firm
Floated an executive search firm in 2007 catering exclusively to the Banking and Fin Services Industry. Started with a core team of 3 Consultants and currently managing a team of 11 Consultants and 23 Associates. Clientele includes HSBC, Deutsche Bank, KPMG and so on.
Will have 3 years WE by Fall 09.
Lot of extra curriculars and community service. Part of forums like Young Indians, Teach India...
Do I stand a chance with LBS?
Also how do I go about choosing my recommenders?
Thanks ....
Hi All,
I am a LBS admit. Couldn't find a thread for the fall 2009 admissions so starting one here. I would be happy to take up any questions you might have regarding the MBA programme and the application.
Best Regards,
Trump
Hey congrats! I was hoping you could help clear my confusion on applying to LBS this year.
My profile :
GMAT - 770
B.Tech from IIT with a 7.7 on 10.0
Extra-curriculars - good
Work-ex : 24 months - as on Aug 2008 - product dev. in a s/w firm
Although i'm in a reputed firm, I'm worried my work ex does not really help my cause. So is it a good idea to apply this year or wait for one more year, maybe with a shift to another field?
Also, let us know how you are planning to finance your MBA.
Thanks a lot.
Haris
Thanks. Your acads are solid and even though you have less than avg no. of WE, LBS loves entrepreneurs and hence you have a good shot at getting in. Also, your WE can easily distinguish you from the rest of the Indian/IT/Male group.
Its best to choose those people to recommend you who can comment upon your professional abilities, growth in the last X years, your strengths, weaknesses etc. Ideally, current supervisors are the best people to choose as your recommenders. However, in your case, it would be best to get it from a colleague who has been working with you right from the start, a client who has been with you right from the beginning and has witnessed your company grow, or your previous supervisor. However, considering you worked for a software firm only for a year, it might not be that good an idea to choose him. Hope this helps.
sleepygollum
Your academics are just too solid. So there is no need to worry on that front.
Your work ex is less than the average no. of years of WE but then even I had just 3 at the time I applied. Hence, it is the quality of WE that really matters and not the quantity. I can't say whether it is better for you to apply this year or wait another year. You need to know whether it is the right time for you to apply for an MBA. Ask yourself the following questions:
Is this the right time? Why exactly do I need an MBA? What are my goals post an MBA? Answers to these questions aren't easy but would definitely make things clearer for you.
I would be applying for the HSBC Student loan.
Let me know if you have any follow up questions.
Thanks. Your acads are solid and even though you have less than avg no. of WE, LBS loves entrepreneurs and hence you have a good shot at getting in. Also, your WE can easily distinguish you from the rest of the Indian/IT/Male group.
Its best to choose those people to recommend you who can comment upon your professional abilities, growth in the last X years, your strengths, weaknesses etc. Ideally, current supervisors are the best people to choose as your recommenders. However, in your case, it would be best to get it from a colleague who has been working with you right from the start, a client who has been with you right from the beginning and has witnessed your company grow, or your previous supervisor. However, considering you worked for a software firm only for a year, it might not be that good an idea to choose him. Hope this helps.
sleepygollum
Your academics are just too solid. So there is no need to worry on that front.
Your work ex is less than the average no. of years of WE but then even I had just 3 at the time I applied. Hence, it is the quality of WE that really matters and not the quantity. I can't say whether it is better for you to apply this year or wait another year. You need to know whether it is the right time for you to apply for an MBA. Ask yourself the following questions:
Is this the right time? Why exactly do I need an MBA? What are my goals post an MBA? Answers to these questions aren't easy but would definitely make things clearer for you.
I would be applying for the HSBC Student loan.
Let me know if you have any follow up questions.
NOTHING1954
My articleship experience was considered as valid WE. At the time I applied I had about 6 months of WE post qualification. I was into auditing. Yes, they do give out scholarships but they are limited in no. MBA is a life long qualification and should not be looked as a short-term investment. As such, I believe that the financial conditions would be better by the time you graduate in 2011. Hence I do not think you should worry about that.
My articleship experience was considered as valid WE. At the time I applied I had about 6 months of WE post qualification. I was into auditing. Yes, they do give out scholarships but they are limited in no. MBA is a life long qualification and should not be looked as a short-term investment. As such, I believe that the financial conditions would be better by the time you graduate in 2011. Hence I do not think you should worry about that.
Hi LBS_Admit,
Congrats on the achievement. My profile:
Gmat: 690/4.5
B.Tech : IIT K (5.94/10.....bad acads)
EC: Sub junior national TT player
WE: Worked with a software firm for 2.5 years till Nov 2007 and then started a own corporate advisory firm sprung from my passion for business and finance. The motive was to turn around and help with the scaling of very early stage ventures in India.
I am the only employee and act as a strategic consultant(corporate advisor) to startups. I have successfully turned around a startup which was goin to close its ops in April 2008 and raised its rev four fold (4 to 16L INR) and also scaled up the ops of other startup by developing from scratch its ops in a new location(geographical expansion).
I will very soon start advising another technology firm which is yet to be incorporated. I have managed to attract 2 angel investors who are willing to invest around 10L each if I can get good businesses. That's about me and my firm. My queries:
- Poor acads is that an hindrance.
- Have no international experince, is that an hindrance.
Your general comments on the profile and your views on my queries would be of great help.
Thanks
Ankit
- Poor acads is that an hindrance.
- Have no international experince, is that an hindrance.
Your general comments on the profile and your views on my queries would be of great help.
Thanks
Ankit
I too don't have same International Exp. But as far i got to know it doen't affect ur chances bcoz of ur good profile.
@lbs_admit
congrats for LBS admit:clap:
Hi LBS_Admit,
Congrats on the achievement. My profile:
Gmat: 690/4.5
B.Tech : IIT K (5.94/10.....bad acads)
EC: Sub junior national TT player
WE: Worked with a software firm for 2.5 years till Nov 2007 and then started a own corporate advisory firm sprung from my passion for business and finance. The motive was to turn around and help with the scaling of very early stage ventures in India.
I am the only employee and act as a strategic consultant(corporate advisor) to startups. I have successfully turned around a startup which was goin to close its ops in April 2008 and raised its rev four fold (4 to 16L INR) and also scaled up the ops of other startup by developing from scratch its ops in a new location(geographical expansion).
I will very soon start advising another technology firm which is yet to be incorporated. I have managed to attract 2 angel investors who are willing to invest around 10L each if I can get good businesses. That's about me and my firm. My queries:
- Poor acads is that an hindrance.
- Have no international experince, is that an hindrance.
Your general comments on the profile and your views on my queries would be of great help.
Thanks
Ankit
Hi Ankit,
Thanks for your wishes.
You might have heard this before but just to refresh your memory and everyone else reading this forum, admits to top schools is much more than just good GPAs, GMAT scores etc. It is a package of your acads, work exp (by which I mean quality and not quantity of work exp), ECA, your essays etc.
As you're aware your GPA is below average. However, no can will ignore the fact that you are from IIT. Was your GPA high in few years and low in some or was it a flat arnd 5.5-6 through out your course? If you're able to address this issue well i.e. explain exactly why you did not perform according to your potential, the adcom will totally understand. Your GMAT is again on the lower side and below average for an Indian/IT/Male. However, LBS doesn't give too much emphasis on GMAT and anyways you're touching the 80% mark. That is good enough. Bottomline - it is not going to be a hinderance, if you explain them why you think you did not perform according to your potential during under grad. As such, you WE is solid. However, my only worry is that considering you're the only employee and you're the boss of none, do you have any leadership/teamwork experience? Leadership and team-work skills are cherished by all schools and are a must for everyone.
International experience is very important to LBS. However, it is not an issue if you haven;t worked outside of your home country. What they really care about is "international outlook". Have you travelled outside of India on vacations or done a semister abroad while at IIT? Even if you haven't, you can still have that quality. It will definitely be a problem displaying that quality to the adcom but it is not impossible.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi Ankit,
Thanks for your wishes.
You might have heard this before but just to refresh your memory and everyone else reading this forum, admits to top schools is much more than just good GPAs, GMAT scores etc. It is a package of your acads, work exp (by which I mean quality and not quantity of work exp), ECA, your essays etc.
As you're aware your GPA is below average. However, no can will ignore the fact that you are from IIT. Was your GPA high in few years and low in some or was it a flat arnd 5.5-6 through out your course? If you're able to address this issue well i.e. explain exactly why you did not perform according to your potential, the adcom will totally understand. Your GMAT is again on the lower side and below average for an Indian/IT/Male. However, LBS doesn't give too much emphasis on GMAT and anyways you're touching the 80% mark. That is good enough. Bottomline - it is not going to be a hinderance, if you explain them why you think you did not perform according to your potential during under grad. As such, you WE is solid. However, my only worry is that considering you're the only employee and you're the boss of none, do you have any leadership/teamwork experience? Leadership and team-work skills are cherished by all schools and are a must for everyone.
International experience is very important to LBS. However, it is not an issue if you haven;t worked outside of your home country. What they really care about is "international outlook". Have you travelled outside of India on vacations or done a semister abroad while at IIT? Even if you haven't, you can still have that quality. It will definitely be a problem displaying that quality to the adcom but it is not impossible.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Hi admit,
To clarify your points:
- My GPA has been declining in IIT with around 6-7 for 4 sems and 5-5.5 for last 4 sems.
-In the IT company where I was working for 2.5 years I was handling a team of 15 members and another firm that I was advising on ramping up their ops I had to utilize the 12 member team that they had effectively in ramping up their ops. Being a consultant my interaction was mostly with the director(s) of the firms but again I had to work with the employees in keepin them motivated as it was a loss making firm and in effective utilization of them.
-No travels abroad however have experience handling clients from US and Aus can I build a case around this.
-Does LBS give any weightage to EC's. Have been captain of sub junior TT state team and then later college captain in IIT with gold medal victory etc.
Thanks for your prompt reply. Looking forward to hear more from you.
Ankit
Ankit, it will be good if you address the low GPA in the optional question. Your reasoning needs to be sound so as to convince the adcom that your GPA does not trully reflect your potential. This wont be tough because a good percentage of applicants have low GPAs.
Yes, you would have to build a case using your experience of working with your US and Aus counter-parts. This should give you enough material to talk about.
ECs are important to all schools since they complete one's personality. You seem to have good ECs. Also being a captain, you can bring out leadership examples from here as well.
Where would you be getting your recommendations from?
Ankit, it will be good if you address the low GPA in the optional question. Your reasoning needs to be sound so as to convince the adcom that your GPA does not trully reflect your potential. This wont be tough because a good percentage of applicants have low GPAs.
Yes, you would have to build a case using your experience of working with your US and Aus counter-parts. This should give you enough material to talk about.
ECs are important to all schools since they complete one's personality. You seem to have good ECs. Also being a captain, you can bring out leadership examples from here as well.
Where would you be getting your recommendations from?
Hi,
I will be getting me recos from :
a) My TL in the software firm where I worked.
b) The technical director of the firm that I turned around(client).
Please advice of that is ok as I can't think of any one else who can write my recos. Also please advice if my leadership experience is good or would you want me to take an example from my captaincy in college.
Thanks
Hi all.
I am plannin to apply to lbs in the 2nd round
profile: gmat 690 ( appearing again in mid nov), 3yrs work ex in construction, Masters in COnstruction from Penn State, US, nd International youth exchange experience during high school. good acads nd extra cirricular. Although i have stayed in US for a few yrs for youth exchnge nd masters, i have work ex only in india and that too only for 3 yrs. so by aug, i wud hav 3.5 yrs of WE. Just wonderin if i fit the profile reqd. My target school is LBS, i am also applying to IESE , HEC nd may be a couple schools in US
Any comments..
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Hi all.
I am plannin to apply to lbs in the 2nd round
profile: gmat 690 ( appearing again in mid nov), 3yrs work ex in construction, Masters in COnstruction from Penn State, US, nd International youth exchange experience during high school. good acads nd extra cirricular. Although i have stayed in US for a few yrs for youth exchnge nd masters, i have work ex only in india and that too only for 3 yrs. so by aug, i wud hav 3.5 yrs of WE. Just wonderin if i fit the profile reqd. My target school is LBS, i am also applying to IESE , HEC nd may be a couple schools in US
Any comments..
Hi,
Your gmat is already solid. In case you think you can raise it by good 40-50 points, it might not be worthwhile giving it again.
The quality of work ex is more important than the no. I too had almost the same amount of WE. So don't let the no. be a problem. Plus, your profile is different than most applicants from India and hence that would surely help.
LBS focuses a lot on international experience. However, it does not need to be work based. So again, you're fine here. What you achieved in school doesn't really matter so it might not be worth mentioning that in your application. I say go for it.