how I got into London Business School - all the details! (GMAT, Essays, Interview, CV, etc)

How to get into London Business School? This video explains exactly what I did to get accepted with a scholarship with NO work experience in consulting or investment banking. I got my offer for a Masters in Management last year, and will be graduating this summer. This video applies to all LBS early career courses (Masters in Financial Analysis, Global Masters in Management, Masters in Analytics and Management) as well as the London Business School MBA.
This video is split into the following sections and answers the following questions:
GMAT / GRE
- What do you need to score on GMAT or GRE to get into LBS
- When to start preparing for GMAT or GRE
- GMAT / GRE waivers at London Business School
One page CV
- What to include on your CV
- What CV template you should use
Proof of English language
-Who needs to sit the TOEFL or IELTS
Essays
-What to write for MIM/MFA/MBA/MAM application essay
-What I wrote on my Masters in Management essay questions
2 referees
-Who you should ask for references
-Should you ask someone who is more senior vs not so senior?
Interview
- Who will interview you in your LBS application
- Format to structure your answers
- What I got asked in my interview
- My biggest tip for the LBS interview
Scholarship
-How scholarships work at London Business School
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If you have any questions, feel free to reach out or leave a comment down below!

[@cloudsjoo]

Planning on doing an LBS Q&A for all of you who wish to know more! If you have any questions, please leave them down below

[@therandomguy5321]

Hello! First of all, thank you for the informative video, however I've a doubt with regards to getting into LBS for MiM via GRE. Is it a disadvantage if I apply via GRE because GMAT is more management focused and they prefer GMAT? Or a person stands equal chance to get in irrespective of whether he's applying via GRE/ GMAT?

[@gauravagarwal1119]

Can you tell more about Consulting field and what does it do?

[@joyene9755]

Please can you drop your email . . . . I want to join LBS but I have lots of questions and I need someone to guide me through the process. Please drop your email so that I can email you privately. Thank you !

[@vaibhavsingh3543]

Thank you for this Video, I want to study in this college, but I want to know exactly about ROI, in terms of Average Salary after graduation, can you help me regarding this information?, I want know that is there any campus placement?, Or I have to find job myself?... please, please... reply for this

[@melodywang424]

Hi Clouds, The video is amazing and pretty helpful to guide. I'm recently in my undergraduate studying of materials engineering and want to have a MBA experience in LBS. I got some question like: 1. how my GPA would influence my application. 2. Could you share your internship and working experience? Since I'm 3rd year undergraduate and now don't have any working experience and seeking for the work rn. Do you mind give me your email? Thanks a lot.

[@harshitsingh8683]

Application time(2:48) GMAT/GRE 4:42 CV 7:15 ESSAYS 8:20 English language 8:52 Reference 11:55 Interview 13:57 Scholarships 17:37

[@timko3135]

I wished I had seen this earlier.. these video would be super useful for any potential candidates, I have already submitted all my essays and document, hoping to get an interview. Thank you for all the tips, and I have to say it was really impressive how keen you are and how prepare you are.

[@LooksByNaheemah]

First off your editing is great! I’m currently going into my junior year of college and I’m starting to study the business portion of my bs so I found this very interesting. The school sounds great

[@cloudsjoo]

Thank you girl!

[@KaitlinSonday]

This is so awesome! Congrats! I studied in Italy for a bit for Study Abroad and it was fun!

[@kganguly6480]

A brilliant video . Thank you for detailing & breaking down all requirements. 👍

[@llybeaute]

Love the editing! Such useful information, loved it!

[@cloudsjoo]

Thank you honeybee

[@esmglory]

wow! congrats! have fun with your studies! thanks for sharing and the tips!💛

[@cloudsjoo]

Thank you so much!!

[@WendiStylez]

Congratulations🎉 That school looks so amazing! Very great information you shared! Great tip with the reference part.

[@cloudsjoo]

Thank you so much!

[@Cinnamonsofiee13]

Even though i’m not going to study at lbs, i can say that this video is really informative that can actually help people that wants to study here! I love how you explained everything

[@cloudsjoo]

glad you found it informative!

[@rahulgouni9686]

Watched this till the end!! Thanks for the information! 💖

[@cloudsjoo]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheCookingChronicleswithIngrid]

Good for you! My graduation from the master's program would have been this coming Saturday but due to COVID 19 it has been postponed until September.

[@LexyBach]

me: never have the intention to get into this school also me: watched the whole video coz it's so fascinating!

[@AURAA02]

Hey thanks for the information, looking forward for more such content

[@JasmineHewitt51]

this was really interesting, i like hearing your perspective

[@cloudsjoo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vin0123451]

This was a very informative video, thank you so much!

[@cloudsjoo]

hahaha

[@QuynhAnh12]

This video was very helpful 🤍 thank you so much

[@manavgupta5407]

I am so motivated by watching your video you have such good content and I'm looking forward to see your more vlogs.

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[@mihirsolanki1897]

You edits are AWESOME , please make a separate video about how you learned editing

[@Arcaviiouse]

Thank you so much, hopefully it helps me to get into the program

[@MissMooreStyle]

I've definitely been thinking of maybe going to get a masters in business in a couple years. Probably would apply to my alma matter, ucla, but this was super interesting to hear about your process!

[@cloudsjoo]

You got this! Best of luck on your future applications

[@FXFXFXFX]

UCLA's bschool is very good

[@SamonesLife]

I found this video very informational. I went to school at independence university for business and sad to say I didn’t finish but I would like to go back because I want to open up my own business one day. I kick myself sometimes because I had great grades but life got in the way. Next time I’ll be ready and able. Great video 👍🏾

[@cloudsjoo]

Never too late to start! You got this :)

[@IntotheDragonsDen]

What an experience this must’ve been! How amazing 🖤

[@vibhishnagul]

Informative!!! I wish if i could smash that like button multiple times😌

[@akhilsanthosh6113]

Hey, this is really informative! Thanks Claudia

[@cloudsjoo]

My pleasure!

[@adoseofalondra8737]

I just graduated from university with a different major but this video is so informative for those who want to study business ❤️ Very structured and easy to follow

[@cloudsjoo]

Thank you!!

[@dyamanibpill6181]

Can we get into MIM after Bachelor's degree in English

[@owezlulania6670]

A very educational and informative vlog. Please keep posting more about lbs I really like your vlogs 🔥🔥

[@cloudsjoo]

Thank you! Will do!

[@prasenjitdey4222]

Excellent step by step presentation on MiM LBS admissions & scholarships madam.👍🙏🙏🙏

[@chloeim9796]

thanks so much for the video!! could you do a dorm tour soon?

[@mel.97]

I am not looking to study at LBS but still found this video insightful! I wish you were my life coach :')

[@cloudsjoo]

I'll coach u anytime

[@ayoawosika]

🤗Thank you for your wonderful videos, lovely channel and cheerful personality. Pray for you more growth 📈 and stay safe😷!

[@cloudsjoo]

You are so sweet! thank you so much!

[@ns9743]

This was really informative

[@yashkapoor5805]

Hey, what do you recommend for the GPA scores? Do they impact your ability to join LBS a lot?

[@leftbrainprep]

Folks should also keep in mind that, although some schools are not requiring this year's applicants to submit a GMAT score, if you're a strong test-taker, you could arguably be at a little bit of an advantage over other applicants if you do take the GMAT and submit a score that is above the school's median score for last year's admitted class.

[@raymondng6134]

Thanks for sharing!

[@vei_chou]

Thank you so much for the informations. I sincerely wish to be studying in the UK one day

[@cloudsjoo]

Best of luck!

[@LauraCristinax]

it's always been my dream to study in another country!

[@cloudsjoo]

make your dreams come true girl! do an exchange!

[@hezziee]

Sick editing m8 10/10

[@cloudsjoo]

hand me that Oscar already

[@syedhasanabbas859]

Heyy Zhu . I am currently pursuing my bachelor's in business . And It has always been my Goal to do Masters in Business as well. If u don't mind can you please share how your past academic affects the selection process. ( Soo I have had few hiccups in my academic background . I used to hangout with not soo good group of students 😬 to pull it mildly. But past is past I can't change it. But on the bright side I have really worked hard since then. ) Soo just wants to know how that could affect my chances of being selected. Thank you 😌. Congrats and best of luck for the Future girl 🥳🎊.

[@michaelm1526]

Great video! Thank you

[@applepeel1662]

Hey! Thank you so much for your video. It is exactly what I've been looking for as I've just started the final year of my undergraduate. Could you help me out in understanding if MIM is better when compared to an MBA?

[@bernadettasabrina2594]

Thank you❤

[@fehdmarrakchi7509]

can you talk a little bit about the Global Master in Management (Global MiM)? i wish there was a video like that for this

[@noueruz-zaman7894]

I recently applied to Imperial because of the cost and its moduel content appealed more to me. Fingers crossed.

[@gouseshaik2455]

Hi friend, How are you ? Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful journey to enter LBS. I really appreciate . Now I request you make a video , how to attain scholarships for the complete tuition fee at LBS for those students who will not afford to study at LBS.

[@donavongrant3770]

What a great personality

[@FarhanAli-sw9jb]

why am I watching this? I already got into LBS..

[@rahmanseducationalpoint9192]

Bro what course you are doing in lbs

[@Hassan-Askari.]

Uol?

[@chillioildumpling]

The flex

[@bunchaka]

Thank you ! This video is really helpful ! Could we see your one page CV or do you know someone who published theirs ?

[@architmishra3935]

How much work experience did you have before applying to LBS and how long did you wait to do an MBA after your undergrad?

[@ayyyeeeitsamanda]

i dont want to go back to school, but man do i regret never studying abroad!

[@saksh1yada]

Hey Claudia, Is there a platform where I can reach out to a LBS professor for an undergraduate thesis ?

[@zhuomanhe9273]

Hi! Wondering at which point did you know that you got a gmat waiver? Was it when you entered your undergrad school name and grade? Thanks in advance!

[@pratyakshmathur99]

Can you make a video on, How to ask for references; academic and professional? Also on what a referee should write. And while doing this can you please read one of your reference. I request you to read one minor essays out of the 11 small essays, lbs asks.

[@yogitakhosla6163]

Hi, loved how structured and valuable your video was. Just wanted to know what’s the gpa cut off for LBS MiM course, I’m an Indian and here we follow a 10 point gpa system. Thanks!

[@cmariamgrace]

GPA must be 3.3 and above You can convert and check if you fit the criteria Total gpa divided by maximum gpa multiplied by 4

[@Mondballer_00]

8:25 As far as I know you can waive this one as well if your undergraduate studies were completely in English!

[@kavyaalgeri2368]

Hey On the LBS website it says there 4 100% tuition fee, scholarships. The Laidlaw women's leadership fund. Did you not include this in the scholarship part of your video or like does the scholarship not include the entire amount. My entire study there depends on if I will get the scholarship or not 😅 would really appreciate your reply.

[@k_aryan28]

Please make a video on your undergraduate degree 🎓.... 🤗

[@ghizlanait670]

Omg That was really helpful ❤️ I'm planning to study my master degree in MBA there next year ..I'd like to know which band score is required in IETLS for international students ?! Also could u please talk about fees ..How much it cost one year of master there ?! Thanks alot ❤️ Stay safe

[@cloudsjoo]

So glad!! I am not sure about IETLS or TOEFL because I did not do these tests, but I am sure you can find it on the London business school website. Also, for a masters in management (12 month programme), the tuition fee was $30k. Stay safe ❤️❤️ Let me know if you have any more questions!

[@TwistedGlam]

This was really interesting! I wouldn't ever want to go back to school personally but going to school in another country would be such an amazing experience

[@cloudsjoo]

School abroad is definitely an experience

[@therandomguy5321]

Hello! First of all, thank you for the informative video, however I've a doubt with regards to getting into LBS for MiM via GRE. Is it a disadvantage if I apply via GRE because GMAT is more management focused and they prefer GMAT? Or a person stands equal chance to get in irrespective of whether he's applying via GRE/ GMAT?

[@kurt2419]

I think it should be equal chance for both GRE and GMAT, if you can get a good grade in GRE

[@Techion]

well no disadvantages for getting in but consulting and ib firms use gmat scores to gauge your ps ability which means you'll have ab upper hand at employment in highly sought after firms

[@farihamohamedhilmy4700]

Do you get semester breaks in between your Masters program?

[@loaiuk]

I am going there soon. thanks

[@cloudsjoo]

Congratulations!

[@mayurmahajan1503]

haha i came here just to watch the funny intro. loved it.

[@vishakaminda5414]

Hey, I have cleared CFA L1 and applying for the MFA. Do i not need to sit got GRE/GMAT? And also what is the chance that i will actually get in the business school? Also do they prefer GRE/GMAT+ CFA L1 clearance over a person with just CFA L1 clearance? Waiting for your reply

[@muskanmishra715]

Hey can you please let me know the job roles I should take up in internships which can benefit my application?

[@Afnan......]

Hey Clouds. Is there a January 2023 intake for the MBA program in London Business school ?

[@genevieveavila1036]

I am a senior and last year of Highschool and Lbs is one of my dream school do you have any advice or what I should do after I graduate Highschool

[@honeyslyf]

Will CFA level 1 help in securing an admission in the MBA program?

[@aby5615]

Please what class should you graduate with to get into London business school.

[@mayurpadole6620]

Maa'm,I have qualified cfa level 1 exam, What is the minimum score required for GMAT & GRE, if I want to take admission in MBA or MFA program in LABS?

[@Chistriii13]

Can we do online class or is in person ???

[@oishanubhora1604]

Can you please tell how you got gmat waiver? As in where you applied for it?

[@utkarshsinghvi4325]

Can you please tell the gmat cut off for masters in analytics and management program?

[@Hassan-Askari.]

I'm doing my BBA ( first semester)in university of Lahore Inshallah I will do my MBA in some world best business university😍

[@brigittadevianticahyabuana6458]

Hi Clouds, can I know how many English Language Score Requirement for each score (writing, speaking, reading, listening) in IELTS ? Thank you

[@Baifernnieez]

For MiF&MBA, does LBS require minimum grade as entry requirement?

[@godgivespizza238]

I have 2 degrees B.Tech and M.S and I want to do MBA too Do I get an admission based on this background in LBS?

[@spanditadassarma9227]

How much weightage do they give to undergrad scores? My scores and average or little below average, but an great work ex, extracurricular, entrepreneurial experience, leadership etc and a 710 GMAT score .

[@cloudsjoo]

LBS doesn't do specific weightage, they assess your application holistically

[@shayanjam]

i’m literally a senior in high school and i’m watching this 😂

[@cloudsjoo]

hahaha very prepared!

[@rishi3706]

Do referees have to write a letter of recommendations to this program..

[@Ayubkhan-mn8go]

Salary after MBA from LBS ? The question is dumb but please answer

[@silvian.4040]

I feel so awful because I can't sit for my GMAT or IELTS this year as everything is still closed, till next year. I am looking at Cambridge, LSE, LBS and Birmingham. So thanks, but I guess I won't be able to start my application this year😭😭😭

[@Adel-qo2cn]

For most countries you can sit the GMAT at home.

[@simonecroxatto4134]

Hey! So if send my application on September of my 3 year it's fine? Even if I didn't do all my exams? Thanks for the video, very helpful :)

[@cloudsjoo]

Yes 😊 The school does not need your final exams to accept you, they will just require you to send your full transcript before you start. You can get accepted well before you final exams.

[@moviesbrain_sit]

Is work professional is compulsory for mim in lbs

[@bernicediadem_18]

Was think of doing MSc in strategy Marketing

[@andhikaperdana5508]

I couldn't find CV template on LBS' website... Where could I find it?

[@Skillianlab]

Hey, I am preparing for GMAT any grp where i can find similar people, who are preparing for GMAT?

[@isabellacristino2473]

Do you know how much they require for TOEFL score? Is above 100 enough?

[@vei_chou]

Please tell me what course you took at OMUL.

[@ravimore826]

Hi I am ravi from india i want to know are you mba student or mim student. and what is duration of mim at lbs.

[@nimranabila4414]

When did you come to know that you have a gmat waiver?

[@cuikane2444]

Hi Do you know if there is a lot MFA students used their CFA level 1 as the gmat waiver. I am a CFA level 2 candidate from Canada, and I am really worried that the CFA along is not enough to compensate my low GPA (2.8/4, mainly because of my terrible first year GPA). Also, I noticed on the class profile that many students speak 3 or 4 languages, is that something LBS cares a lot?

[@cloudsjoo]

Hello Cui. I know quite a few students who used their CFA as the gmat waiver. If you have great extra-curriculars, positions of leadership, and valuable work experience, you might be able to outweigh the lower GPA. For languages, because LBS is a very international school it is quite common for people to be multilingual - this is not a requirement though, neither is it something LBS will put emphasis on.

[@cuikane2444]

Thanks Clouds. But do you think it is possible at all to for students with low gpa like mine to get admitted or receive interview invitation even with great extra-curricular activities?

[@cuikane2444]

Also, I’m not sure if you used the CV review offered on the LBS website, I was told that I’m eligible for the MFA program. Does that mean I have a realistic shot at this, or they just say that to everybody? Thanks

[@mohjaber6952]

Hey clouds, why you didn’t apply for the UK gov scholarship programs. I think there are a lot available for international students!?

[@cloudsjoo]

I should have done more research to be fair!

[@AcquisitionHub]

Great Video! I have a similar one about the MFA on my Channel

[@orangegrainsniper5903]

You should put your LinkedIn in the description

[@integratedmarketinglondon]

👍👍

[@diyakhanna7134]

Is work experience necessary to get admission into LBS?

[@shriyagadichandha]

When should I apply for the college if I want to go Sept 2023 intake?

[@rounakmahakul8586]

Hello cloud, please tell me average gre score to apply for LBS MiM ?

[@ishitagupta7376]

is the lbs interview difficult?