School guides · 2026-27
London Business School
The essay prompts, word limits and deadlines for 2026-27, and what London Business School says it looks for. Always check the official site before you submit.
Essays
Post-MBA goals
500 wordsWhat are your post-MBA goals and how will your prior experience and the London Business School programme contribute towards these?
What makes you unique
200 wordsWhat makes you unique?
Optional essay
500 words · optionalIs there any other information you believe the Admissions Committee should know about you and your application to London Business School?
Deadlines
| R1 | September 3, 2026 |
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| R2 | January 6, 2027 |
| R3 | March 22, 2027 |
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Sources
- LBS MBA: how to apply (essays, references, tests)
- LBS MBA FAQs (GMAT average and range)
- LBS MBA class profile
- Clear Admit: LBS deadlines 2026-27
- Clear Admit: LBS recommendation questions 2026-27
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