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UK · Business Analytics
London Business School
Essay prompt and a curated sample-answer opening for the London Business School Business Analytics.
Next deadlineRound 1 · 06 Oct 2026
Essay Prompt
What does the LBS community mean to you, how do you plan to engage with your network, and what contributions will you make as a student and future alumnus?
Word limit: 500
Sample Answer — Opening
As someone driven by growth, I live by the idea of constant growth through continuous learning, a philosophy LBS shares, making it my top choice. Conversations with alumni helped me understand its collaborative, supportive environment, where connections run deeper than transactions, characterised by shared goals…
and a diverse cohort with 25+ nationalities in the analytics-and-management class. LBS focuses on mutual learning through its practical curriculum, world-class mentors, and networking, and unique offerings like GIFT and London Lab provide real-world exposure that ensures professional, academic, and interpersonal growth. At LBS, I aim to contribute both as a student and an alumnus. I'll bring my experience in niche SAP supply-chain technologies and training 25+ team members to the Data & AI Association, leveraging my technical expertise to promote data-driven decision-making and collaborative innovation. As a believer in hands-on learning, and with expertise transforming complex datasets into actionable insights using Power BI and Python, I'll lead upskilling workshops on AI's transformative potential and create a peer-to-peer knowledge-sharing platform to support non-technical classmates. Extracurriculars, from school plays to hosting generative-AI sessions to serving as school captain and student representative for a 110+ cohort, have honed my teamwork, leadership, and public speaking. I'm eager to bring these to the Women in Business Club, where I want to launch a bi-weekly podcast, 'She Means Business,' giving women on campus a platform to discuss corporate challenges I've faced personally, such as overcoming imposter syndrome and career transitions. My commitment extends to the impact-consulting club for pro-bono projects and the IMPACTathon, pursuing my passion for social impact. Mentorship is a core passion: as placement coordinator, I facilitated 100+ placements, onboarded five firms, and co-hosted an industry-insights series with 300+ participants. As an alumnus, I plan to contribute to the alumni career centre by mentoring peers, assisting with interview preparation, and organising events that connect students with multinational organisations.
Sample Essays
3
Class GMAT (avg)
700
% International
90%
App Fee
₹16,500
All Deadlines
- Round 106 Oct 2026
- Round 206 Jan 2027
- Round 324 Mar 2027
Verified 01 May 2026