London Business School 2019 Recommendation Questions

Well, Round 2 US application deadlines are coming to a close, and many applicants are seeking a way to leverage their efforts and extend the season.

Applying to European programs is the key – they usually have 4 rounds, and sometimes a January intake.

LBS Round 3 is indeed competitive, but for diverse applicants, it can be a means to submit an additional application to a really outstanding global program. 

Recommendation questions *no word limits specified

#1 How do you know the applicant? How long have you known them for?

#2 What would you say are the applicant’s key strengths and talents?

#3 What would you say are the applicant’s key weaknesses or areas for improvement? 

#4 In which areas of development has the applicant progressed most in the time you’ve known them?

#5 If you are a professional referee, would you work with the applicant post-programme? If you are an academic referee, what will be the applicant’s main contributions to the programme?