When you picture yourself at London Business School (LBS), you’re not just earning a degree—you’re joining a global community of leaders. The LBS MBA places you in London’s financial hub, learning alongside peers from 60+ countries and preparing for roles at firms such as McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and Amazon. But success starts with more than a CV. With 20 years of admissions expertise and a 98% success rate, Sadaf Raza works with you one-to-one at Leadearly to shape an LBS application that highlights your impact, vision and true fit with the school.
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Leadearly clients secure seats in every LBS programme
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LBS MBA
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LBS Masters in Management (MiM)
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LBS Masters in Finance (Full-time & Part-time)
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LBS EMBA-Global
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LBS Sloan Masters in Leadership & Strategy
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LBS Executive Education (Open & Custom Programmes)
Leadearly LBS MBA / EMBA / Master Services Include:
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Creating an LBS focused narrative
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Essay drafting and editing
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Interview preparation
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Waitlist Strategy and Post Application Support
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LBS focused Application strategy
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LBS format CV Review
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Letter of Recommendation Advice
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Test Advice
How We Help You Get Into the London Business School:
The 4-Step Process with Leadearly
Applying to LBS can feel like navigating a competitive maze. At Leadearly, we turn that maze into a clear path — a journey with structure, strategy, and guidance at every turn.
1. Profile Development
Every winning application begins with a clear strategy: understanding your strengths, addressing gaps, and positioning you for LBS.
How We Help:
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Map your career achievements and leadership moments
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Identify profile gaps and create a timeline to address them
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Evaluate GMAT, GRE, or Executive Assessment needs
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Define themes that form the backbone of your essays and interviews
2. Application Preparation
This is where your journey starts to take shape on paper. At this stage, we refine your achievements and aspirations into a compelling narrative that reflects both your fit for LBS and the value you will add to its community.
How We Help:
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Essays: Link your past, present, and post-MBA future with authenticity
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CV: Refine into the one-page LBS format, highlighting measurable results
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Recommendations: Guide your referees so their endorsements add depth to your profile
3. Interview Preparation
The interview is more than Q&A. It’s about showing you’ll thrive in the collaborative, international LBS community.
How We Help:
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Prepare for behavioural and motivation-based questions
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Connect your career goals to LBS’s strengths
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Practise with alumni-style interview simulations and feedback
4. Managing offers & Scholarships
Once offers arrive, the challenge shifts to deciding on fit and funding.
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Compare offers strategically
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Apply for scholarships like the Laidlaw Women’s Leadership Fund or LBS Merit Awards
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Prepare competitive scholarship essays and supporting materials
Why Choose Leadearly for MBA Admissions?
98% Success Rate in Securing Admissions to Top Choice EMBA
20+ Years of Experience in Top-tier Business School Admissions
Personalized Strategy with Industry Expert Sadaf Raza
Why Choose Leadearly for LBS MBA Admissions
1. One to One Coaching with Sadaf Raza for the LBS MBA
The difference between a good LBS MBA application and an exceptional one often comes down to who is guiding you. With more than twenty years of admissions experience and a background as an INSEAD interviewer, Sadaf Raza works one-on-one with every client to ensure their application is built with clarity and purpose. With her support, hundreds of professionals have gained admission to London Business School and other top programmes, enabling them to mark a career story that shows leadership, impact, and future potential. Her role is not just to edit essays but to help you submit an application that speaks convincingly to the LBS admissions committee.
2. From Ambition to Admission: Proven Success at the LBS MBA
Leadearly’s results speak for themselves. With a 98 percent success rate, our clients consistently secure admission to the LBS MBA as well as to INSEAD, LSE and Chicago Booth. These outcomes come from a structured process that blends honest feedback, thoughtful strategy and attention to detail. Candidates from consulting, finance, technology and entrepreneurship have trusted Leadearly to guide them, and their success at London Business School reflects the strength of this approach. When you work with us, your ambition is matched with a process that turns it into a credible and competitive application.
3. Two Decades of Knowing What London Business School Values
Applying to the London Business School MBA requires more than strong credentials. It demands an understanding of what admissions committees value: leadership potential, clarity of vision and readiness to contribute to a diverse class. With over twenty years of admissions expertise, Sadaf Raza knows how to position candidates for success. From essay strategy to interview preparation, she helps you present your achievements in ways that resonate with LBS. This depth of experience ensures your application is not only well prepared but also aligned with the qualities the school seeks in future business leaders.
4. No Templates, Only Your Unique LBS MBA Story
Every applicant to the LBS MBA brings a different journey, and your application should reflect that. At Leadearly, we avoid templates or shortcuts. Instead, we focus on uncovering your unique strengths and turning them into a narrative that captures attention. Together, we highlight the moments that show leadership, resilience and international outlook, and shape them into essays, resumes and interviews that stand out. The result is an application that feels authentic and memorable, presenting you as someone who will make a distinctive contribution to London Business School’s dynamic community.
FAQs: Applying to the LBS MBA
Q. What GMAT score should I target?
Aim for 700+, but a slightly lower score can be offset with exceptional work achievements and essays.
Q. Does LBS accept applicants without business backgrounds?
Yes. LBS values diversity — from engineering to liberal arts. Leadearly helps position non-business backgrounds strategically.
Q. How much international experience is required?
Direct work experience abroad helps, but LBS values cross-cultural exposure in any form.
Q. When is the best time to apply?
Earlier rounds improve your chances for both admission and scholarships but ultimately the best time is when your application is in its best possible shape. .
Q. What industries does LBS place graduates in?
LBS has strong placement in consulting, finance, tech, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership amongst others. .
Your LBS MBA will shape your career, network, and opportunities. At Leadearly, our goal is simple: make sure your application shows LBS why you’re not just a great candidate — you’re the right fit for their class.
Leadearly Recent Alumni
Sadaf was absolutely excellent to work with, and she helped me ace my MBA interviews. She helped coached me for LBS and INSEAD MBA interviews, and I received offers from both schools.
I definitely recommend working with Sadaf, as she is very bright and knows the ins and outs of the MBA admissions process.
I had the privilege of working with Leadearly, an exceptional university guidance counsellor for my UK university applications. Their expertise and support were instrumental in shaping my academic path. They possessed an impressive understanding of the expectations and criteria of top universities, providing valuable insights on what they seek in applicants. Beyond the application process, their genuine care and personalised approach fostered a positive and motivating environment.
Overall, their exceptional guidance is highly recommended for students seeking comprehensive support in their university application journey.
Sadaf helped me with my MBA applications as an American applicant to European programs. She offered expert insight into key admission criteria for the programs of interest and helped me craft a tailored story for each school. I can feel that she truly cares about my success and that of her other clients. I highly recommend her services!