MiM Chances @ LBS

Hi everyone,

 I was wondering if I could get some insights on my profile and my chances for admission into the MiM program at LBS. I’m a young woman from Pakistan, in my fourth and final year of undergrad. My cgpa is currently 3.66/4 and I’ve been on the Dean’s List for the past two years. My degree is a joint one: BSc Sociology-Anthropology (Hons) from LUMS. It is the best private university in Pakistan. In fact, the only couple of individuals who have gone to LBS in the past are either from LUMS or one other university (IBA). I have numerous internships, my first one was as an HR intern at an IT Consulting company with offices abroad as well. My second one was at KIKO Milano (an Italian makeup company) where I worked as a marketing intern. I have also worked at a foreign startup in Belgium as a marketing intern. For the past 3-4 months I am working as a part time Marketing Specialist at a startup based in England. I have served as a teaching assistant at my university, and have now been selected as a career peer tutor at my university’s career services office. Over the summer I also conducted a directed research project under supervision of one of our professors. I’ve done multiple courses/ certifications such as the McKinsey Forward Program, Foundations of Project Management by the PMI, and the Inside LVMH Certificate by LVMH group. I’m aiming for R1 admissions. However, GMAT is where I struggle. Realistically speaking, I may not be able to score above a 605 (my target score) on the Focus which is scheduled in a couple of days. Reason why I say this is because I took a mba . com mock yesterday and I got a 555. (Obviously I’ll try to improve the quant and data insights sections, where I’m weak) Do I have a shot? I’m aware these universities are pretty selective and obviously GMAT score holds a lot of weightage. Thanks.

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Based on the most helpful WSO content, here's an evaluation of your profile and your chances for admission into the MiM program at LBS:

Academic Background:

  • CGPA: 3.66/4.0
  • Dean’s List: Past two years
  • Degree: BSc Sociology-Anthropology (Hons) from LUMS, the best private university in Pakistan

Professional Experience:

  • Internships:
    • HR intern at an IT Consulting company
    • Marketing intern at KIKO Milano (Italian makeup company)
    • Marketing intern at a foreign startup in Belgium
  • Current Role: Part-time Marketing Specialist at a startup based in England
  • Teaching Assistant: At your university
  • Career Peer Tutor: At your university’s career services office
  • Research Project: Conducted a directed research project under supervision of a professor

Certifications:

  • McKinsey Forward Program
  • Foundations of Project Management by PMI
  • Inside LVMH Certificate by LVMH group

GMAT:

  • Target Score: 605
  • Recent Mock Score: 555

Insights:

  1. Academic Excellence: Your strong CGPA and consistent performance on the Dean’s List are significant positives.
  2. Diverse Internships: Your varied internship experiences in HR, marketing, and at international startups demonstrate versatility and a global perspective.
  3. Current Role and Teaching Experience: Your current part-time role and teaching assistantship add to your profile's strength.
  4. Certifications: The additional certifications from reputable organizations like McKinsey and PMI enhance your profile.
  5. GMAT Score: While a GMAT score of 605 is below the average for LBS, your strong academic record and diverse experiences may help offset this to some extent.

Recommendations:

  • GMAT Improvement: Continue to focus on improving your GMAT score, particularly in the quant and data insights sections.
  • Highlight Strengths: Emphasize your academic achievements, diverse professional experiences, and certifications in your application.
  • Strong Application: Ensure your application essays clearly articulate your goals and how the MiM program at LBS aligns with them.

Conclusion:

While LBS is highly selective and a higher GMAT score would strengthen your application, your strong academic background, diverse professional experiences, and additional certifications make you a competitive candidate. Aim to improve your GMAT score as much as possible and present a compelling narrative in your application.

Good luck with your application!

Sources: Ask mbaMission about Business School Admissions, Ask mbaMission about Business School Admissions, Profile Evaluation: MSc in Finance at LBS, LSE, Imperial, Said or MIT, Chance at HBS/GSB? Profile Evaluation, Please evaluate my profile MBA

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