What my Imperial MiM admits had in common

Nov 03, 2026

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On Imperial’s video interview, the clock keeps changing. Some questions give you five seconds to think and one minute to answer. Others give you two minutes. It’s where a lot of strong MSc Management applicants slip.

But first, your application has to earn the interview. Here’s what my Imperial admits had in common:

1. Active undergrad CVs. Respected internships and real student leadership, meaning a role where they ran something, not a list of clubs.

2. Proof of quant ability. Most never submitted a GMAT or GRE. Their transcripts showed B+ or higher in courses like calculus, statistics, economics, and finance. If your background is less quantitative, a GMAT Focus score of 555 or higher can close that gap.

3. Essays about giving back. Imperial wants people who will contribute to the cohort and the community long after graduation. In your “Why Imperial” essay, name what you’ll do for your classmates, then show something you’ve already done that proves it.

Round 2 closes January 6, and I usually recommend applying in the middle rounds.

In this week’s video, I walk through all three essays and exactly how to practice for that interview clock.

Watch it → HERE.

That’s it for this week.

Keep showing up, keep cheering each other on — and as always, happy applying! 💛

Caitlin Andersen

Admissions Coach & Oxford MBA

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