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Re: Apply For 3 Courses?You can but it's generally not advised since you need to sell yourself for a particular course, and show you have your application properly thought out - harder to do with more than one course.
That said, I applied for Bsc Economics and Bsc Econ & Econ Hist at LSE. -
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You will have to write a personal statement catered to economics, econ history And government.. I think you'll just come across as being more dedicated to the LSE brand rather than a particular subject course. Many people struggle writing about two in the limited space. I guess you can apply for three but you know you will not get more than one offer, if you get an offer, right?
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Re: Apply For 3 Courses?Thanks for the advice.So did you get offer from any of the two.What were your gcse grades and A Level Subjects?Can u please share your ps so i have an idea of how to manage my PS with three subjects(Original post by North Irelandman)
You can but it's generally not advised since you need to sell yourself for a particular course, and show you have your application properly thought out - harder to do with more than one course.
That said, I applied for Bsc Economics and Bsc Econ & Econ Hist at LSE.
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Re: Apply For 3 Courses?Yeah i know that but i really want LSE(Original post by 21Grapes)
You will have to write a personal statement catered to economics, econ history And government.. I think you'll just come across as being more dedicated to the LSE brand rather than a particular subject course. Many people struggle writing about two in the limited space. I guess you can apply for three but you know you will not get more than one offer, if you get an offer, right?
i know competition in economics is very tough so i decided to apply for joint degree programme.Did you apply to LSE?for which courses did u apply?
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Re: Apply For 3 Courses?Did u get an offer?wht were ur gcse and alevel subjects if u dont mind me asking(Original post by 21Grapes)
Mmm, well if you decide to go with three you need to make sure you like the course of all three. Even if you got in to LSE its important for you to enjoy what you are studying i did yes. Economics & Economic History.
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Re: Apply For 3 Courses?No problem, and yes I will be studying Economics & Economic History in October(Original post by rfuzzy)
Thanks for the advice.So did you get offer from any of the two.What were your gcse grades and A Level Subjects?Can u please share your ps so i have an idea of how to manage my PS with three subjects
I initially applied for L101 Econ with the rest of my choices plus one open choice. On Jan 14th I applied for a second course at LSE, I received my L101 rejection a few days after (perhaps a coincidence, perhaps not), I also submitted 'additional information' regarding why I added another choice. Subjects:
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Predicted AAA in Maths, Economics and Physics, with Chemistry AS
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Re: Apply For 3 Courses?Thank You for your help!i would be extremely grateful if u can share ur PS with me which would assist me in writing my PS.Also do u know any website for good sample PS for LSE?(Original post by North Irelandman)
No problem, and yes I will be studying Economics & Economic History in October I initially applied for L101 Econ with the rest of my choices plus one open choice. On Jan 14th I applied for a second course at LSE, I received my L101 rejection a few days after (perhaps a coincidence, perhaps not), I also submitted 'additional information' regarding why I added another choice. Subjects:
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Predicted AAA in Maths, Economics and Physics, with Chemistry AS
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Re: Apply For 3 Courses?I'll paste my statement to you now. Here is a collection of sample personal statements gathered by TSR (subject: Economics), I would also advise looking at the LSE website's guidelines to PS writing - very wise to take into account what they want to see.(Original post by rfuzzy)
Thank You for your help!i would be extremely grateful if u can share ur PS with me which would assist me in writing my PS.Also do u know any website for good sample PS for LSE?
I think you should be careful not to get carried away with other people's statements; have a careful read over some and reflect on how the statements are structured. Don't dive straight into writing, make a note of your achievements and experiences you want to mention, and have a general idea of how your statement will flow. Chances are you will be over the 4000 character limit, so anything you mention must have a reason why it makes you a better candidate for a place, otherwise it is a waste of words. Lastly make sure to get your PS checked by one of the PS Helpers on this site, and on that note, get as many people as possible to read your finished statement - you'll be surprised how many times something can be missed. Best of luck with applying
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Re: Apply For 3 Courses?Very Grateful for your advice and hope i am able to write a good personal statement(Original post by North Irelandman)
I'll paste my statement to you now. Here is a collection of sample personal statements gathered by TSR (subject: Economics), I would also advise looking at the LSE website's guidelines to PS writing - very wise to take into account what they want to see.
I think you should be careful not to get carried away with other people's statements; have a careful read over some and reflect on how the statements are structured. Don't dive straight into writing, make a note of your achievements and experiences you want to mention, and have a general idea of how your statement will flow. Chances are you will be over the 4000 character limit, so anything you mention must have a reason why it makes you a better candidate for a place, otherwise it is a waste of words. Lastly make sure to get your PS checked by one of the PS Helpers on this site, and on that note, get as many people as possible to read your finished statement - you'll be surprised how many times something can be missed. Best of luck with applying
i know competition in economics is very tough so i decided to apply for joint degree programme.Did you apply to LSE?for which courses did u apply?
I initially applied for L101 Econ with the rest of my choices plus one open choice. On Jan 14th I applied for a second course at LSE, I received my L101 rejection a few days after (perhaps a coincidence, perhaps not), I also submitted 'additional information' regarding why I added another choice. Subjects:
