London Business School MBA Recommendation Questions
The London Business School application for the MBA program requires one professional reference, preferably from a current or former supervisor. It should be someone who knows you well in a work context, for example, a former employer or long-standing client. If you don’t want to ask your employer to be a referee, a colleague is acceptable. Referees must submit their reference via our online system, and LBS does not accept pre-written or general letters of recommendation.
The London Business School recommendation questions for the current admission season are available below.
2025-2026 London Business School MBA Recommendation Questions
Confirm contact details
Are you an alumna/alumnus of London Business School or connected with the institution in any way? If so please tell us which class or who you are connected with.
Recommender Comments
Please answer the following questions regarding the applicant, making sure to save your work regularly.
As a guideline for completing the reference form you should aim to write no more than 500 words per question. Please note that 500 words is the maximum amount and not a requirement.
- How do the applicant’s performance, potential and personal qualities compare to those of other individuals in similar roles?
- What do you think this person might be doing in ten years’ time? Why?
Recommender Rating
Please rate the applicant, comparing them with other members of his or her peer group, on the qualities listed below using the following scoring system: 1 = High, 3 = Average, 5 = Low.
- Intellectual or academic ability
- Quantitative skills
- Initiative/ability to make decisions
- Problem-solving skills
- Organisational skills
- Leadership skills
- Team skills
- Impact/charisma
- Self confidence
- Self motivation
- Spoken English communication skills
- Written English communication skills
Please indicate your overall recommendation on a five point score from (1) Highly Recommended to (5) Not Recommended
MBA Applywire
I'm looking to apply to a deferred MBA program. I interned at a BB Investment Bank during my sophomore summer, and I will be returning to the same EB Investment Bank I interned at during my junior summer. Currently enrolled at a Top 30 US university.
Asian Female. T20 Undergrad w/ double major in Biology and Statistics. Decided in college to pivot into the game industry and have interned/worked at top gaming brands. Trying to pivot into product in gaming or start my own company in the game industry.
ECs: president of my gaming club in college, have spoken and continue to speak at numerous universities, conventions, and more regarding careers in video games. Mentored numerous students who want careers in gaming, especially for women/underrepresented genders/LGBTQ+. Served as a judge/advisor for one mentorship program. Created grassroots gaming community in UG in response to COVID that grew to 3000+ members in 3 weeks and had industry speakers, sponsors, and more. Also volunteer at my local aquarium educating the public about ocean conservation and the local wildlife.
Applying Round 2 to Stanford, Harvard, MIT, and Kellogg (MMM) with hopes of moving back to the West Coast afterwards.
Already got an admit from one of the T15 with no scholarship in round 1, applying to the rest in round 2.
I really need a scholarship to afford an MBA so will be applying to lower ranked schools as well. I currently work in Big 4 strategy team.
MBA LiveWire
I submitted lower GRE scores due to the Round 1 deadline. I retook the exam and updated my scores on the portal (GRE: 317); however, there was a risk that if my application had already been reviewed, the updated scores might not be taken into consideration.
Only one college remains. Rejected from all the other 6 that I applied to in round 1
To my fellow low GPA applicants, there is hope! Keep grinding