As you would imagine, LBS receives applications from the best and the brightest - making it simultaneously easier and more difficult on the admissions committees to put together the best possible MBA classes. If you want a seat in the next MBA class, you’ll need to put effort into every aspect of your application.
Although candidates have numerous electives to choose between (effectively allowing for bespoke MBAs), each one will be put through rigorous quantitative work. Your ability to cope with these demands is best shown through your GMAT test results. If this isn’t naturally a strength area for you, plan to put in extra hours to achieve the best score possible.
Of course, this is only one aspect of your application; LBS, like all top MBA schools, looks beyond test scores for well-rounded applicants.
Demonstration of an international and collaborative mindset are critical, though you needn’t have years of experience in another country - you’ll get plenty during your time at LBS. But you should still demonstrate your willingness and excitement to experience more of the world and your understanding of multicultural environments and how you’ll contribute to and thrive in one.
Remember too that LBS has a strong social responsibility and impact culture - and they’re looking for candidates that can look past business school and into positive changes individuals can have on the world they help transform.
Finally, while it’s not a requirement, it’s not unhelpful to make yourself known to school recruiters and admissions teams, whether you do so on campus or in your home country. If you’re considering LBS, you’ll want to meet up with people where you can.
