r/LUMS

How do y'all access your portals? Everyone's talking about portals being updated. How do you check?

Is it just me who STILL got no reply from Lums. My portal just says Action in process and at this point I’m tired.

GUYS DID WE GET ANYTHING TODAY?

has anyone really received any sort of email? Has any of u got their portals been updated?

It's july 6th and still no email from LUMS.

I am rn free to answer ur questions and listen ur rant ppl

so throw in ur dms

i am a sbasse soph

Hey so i heard theres a lot of drugs n hookups and all going around i was admitted in SDSB and am just trying to gauge how much of that exposure would someone face eventually . I am trying to stay from most of this stuff but i dont mind a chill sesh smoking cigs or smth like that so anyone who is a student can u please let me know how prominent this culture is in LUMS. Would rlly appreciate some insight.

Hey everyone,

I'm 30 and thinking about starting the LLB at LUMS.

I spent my teens and 20s building my business instead of going to university. Thankfully, it worked out, and I'm now financially stable. I've always wanted to earn a bachelor's degree, and I also think studying law would be genuinely useful for my business.

My only concern is the social side of things. Would it be weird being a 30-year-old in a class where most people are around 20–22? Is it common to see older students at LUMS, and do they usually become friends with younger classmates, or do they mostly stick to themselves?

I'd love to hear from current students or alumni. How do you think someone my age would fit in, both socially and academically?

I'm an 18-year-old student from Pakistan and I'm genuinely stuck between two career paths.

I have admission opportunities for:

- BBA from IBA Karachi

- BS Computer Science from FAST

The important thing is that I have the aptitude and interest to succeed in either field, so this isn't a case of choosing based on what I'm capable of. I'm trying to choose the path that offers the best long-term return.

My long-term goal is financial success. I'm interested in both business and technology.

Here are the two paths I'm considering:

Option 1: BBA from IBA → ACCA (I'll definitely pursue ACCA alongside or after BBA) → MBA later if needed → Build a career in finance, consulting, accounting, or corporate leadership.

Option 2: BS Computer Science from FAST → Build strong software/AI skills → High-paying tech job (possibly abroad or remote).

I'm willing to work hard regardless of the path I choose. My biggest concerns are long-term earning potential, career growth, global opportunities, job security, work-life balance, and overall ROI.

If you were in my position today, which path would you choose and why?

I'd especially appreciate advice from:

- IBA BBA graduates

- FAST CS graduates

- People who've completed ACCA

- Recruiters

- Entrepreneurs

- Anyone who's worked in both business and tech

Please share your reasoning and real-world experiences instead of simply saying "follow your passion." I'm looking for practical, unbiased advice from people who've been through these paths.

Tell me some elite ball knowledge about lums.

Got accepted in sahsol, wanna know what one must know before coming there.

guys genuinely its july and I thought i had a definite chance for hss but idk do I have a chance?

5 As 3 Bs o levels

1390 SAT

20 + awards and honours

around 15 strong ecs including student representative council, national companies internships and volunteer work and multiple online courses

a good personal statement got it reviewed and edited from a professional

applied SDSB first pref ( this was js a gamble ik the chances r low for sdsb)
hss humanities second pref

How would you know u got waitlisted

I was recently accepted into LUMS SDSB’s BSc (Hons) program and have already paid the fee (nearly PKR 1.2 million). However, after reflecting on it, I don’t think joining LUMS was ever truly my dream. I feel like I may have chosen it because of peer pressure and all the hype surrounding it online, which now seems a bit overrated to me.
I’m now considering taking a gap year to prepare for MDCAT or perhaps even joining the army. Do you think either of those options would be worth it?
The only issue is that if I withdraw now, I’ll lose around PKR 150,000.
What would you suggest? Should I join LUMS and move on, or take the risk of giving Army Medical College or Aga Khan University another shot next year?
( I cannot prepare for these with LUMS)

If I’ve gotten into LUMS, but don’t want to attend this year, and have paid for my admission, can I defer my admission to next year, or do I have to apply and pay again next year?

Got rejected, can someone help me understand the reason behind it or the area that needs the most improvement
Olvl: 7A 2B
Alvl: 3A (Predicted)
SAT: 1300
Decent personal statement and ecs, nothing crazy
Applied to SDSB & HSS non econ