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London Business School Essay Topics 2012-2013
Jul 11, 2012 | 0 comments
Clear Admit has received exclusive information about the 2012-2013 LBS essay topics from the LBS admissions office! This year’s essay topics are below:
1. In what role or sector do you see yourself working immediately after graduation? Why? How will your past and present experiences help you achieve this? How will the London Business School MBA Programme contribute to this goal? (500 Words)

2. Where do you see your career progressing five years after graduation and what is your longer term career vision? (200 Words)
3. Give a specific example of when you have had to test your leadership and / or team working skills either professionally, or outside of work. What role will you play in your first year study group? (300 Words)
4. Student involvement is an extremely important part of the London MBA experience and this is reflected in the character of students on campus. What type of student club or campus community events will you be involved with and why? How will you contribute? (300 Words)
5. London Business School offers a truly global and diverse experience. Describe any significant experiences outside of your home country or culture. What did you gain and how will your experience contribute to the School? (150 Words)
6. Give an example of a person who, in your opinion, has made a profound impact on the way the world does business. How will this person influence your contribution to your MBA Programme at London Business School? (300 words)
7. (This question is for re-applicants only) How has your candidacy for the London Business School MBA changed since your last application? (300 words)
8. (This question is optional) Please provide any additional information you believe to be relevant.
The LBS deadlines will be updated later this summer, though Clear Admit has learned that the first deadline will be sometime in October. The LBS application is set to go live in August. For more information, visit LBS’s admissions website.
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