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London Business School
Average GMAT Score697GMAT Range600-780
Total Applicants

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Acceptance Rate

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Class Size403Average Work Experience63 Months
Applicant DeadlinesR1 - Oct 05, 2011 R2 - Jan 05, 2011 R3 - Mar 01, 2012 R4 - Apr 18, 2012 Decision DatesR1 - Dec 15, 2011 R2 - Mar 29, 2012 R3 - May 15, 2012 R4 - Jun 28, 2012
Length of Program15,18,21 MonthsPlacement Information

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LBS interview brief
Normally, all interviews at LBS are conducted by alumni. LBS lays a lot of importance in selecting candidates with international exposure and know how this MBA would be enhancing their skills set. The interviewer wants to understand your choice of making a decision and how likely you will be able to cope up with LBS. Although you need to be prepared for an LBS interview, but at the same time relax, know your goals and objectives clearly and the most important “Why MBA?” and how will it change you for good.                          

LBS interview focus areas
LBS interviews require you to prepare the following areas thoroughly

Knowledge about LBS- communities, courses, events, study groups, projects
Know Yourself- clearly defined professional goals and objectives
Make sure you memorize your essays thoroughly and should be able to explain everything written in essays lucidly. You will be surely asked one or two questions on your essays
Have knowledge of your work and industry, competitors in industry, latest global/business news
Cross cultural connection, international exposure is on top priority at LBS. The interviewer would like to know how your cultural experience and international work and travel has made a difference and what else you would like to do .You should be prepared to focus on past experience along with your readiness to learn about different geographies gaining new business insights and developing sensitivity towards various cultures.
Team work is always important at LBS. So please strategize your answers focusing them on team management, experience, challenges and your contributions to the team and groups at LBS.