LSE Update on Application - What does this really mean

Did it say how long they'd take to get back to you?

Reply 5

Nerdgirl1996

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Original post by CD315

Did it say how long they'd take to get back to you?

Up to five weeks

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Original post by Nerdgirl1996

Up to five weeks

Does this mean we'll be getting offers/rejections within five weeks this year? :lol:

I'm a gap year applicant - it took until March for them to reject me last year (for maths with economics).

Reply 7

scottface

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Yeh they said up to five weeks.

Take note thought that the last stage which was expected to take two weeks for me only took two days.

Basically I'm expecting me and many other are going to be nervous wrecks for the next few weeks, checking emails constantly.

Reply 8

absmith9296

Hey, I applied for BSc economics and got the same email and they said they'll get back to me in 5 weeks. Im confident that in 5 weeks they will send me an email saying that they'll judge me after they have all the applications and won't give me a decision before mid March.

LSE are known for sending offers really really late, they like keeping you hanging in that sense!

Reply 9

Not if they really want you. I got the same email within 48 hours of sending off my application on 30th September and my offer came in today (Law).

If they want you, you will hear sooner rather than later! :smile:

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yxcai

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Original post by Chab-Chab

Not if they really want you. I got the same email within 48 hours of sending off my application on 30th September and my offer came in today (Law).

If they want you, you will hear sooner rather than later! :smile:

Cong！！！You received offer today!! Unbelievable.......

Reply 11

Cephalosporin

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Previously I wrote to thank you for applying to LSE, and am now writing to update you on the status of your application.

I am currently reviewing your academic qualifications to ensure that you have met all entry requirements. I am also assessing your personal statement.

I anticipate that this process should take approximately two weeks. I will be in touch then to update you on the status of your application.

I just got that ^ and I sent off my application on the 9th... I see a rejection coming though because my personal statement was absolutely horrendous.

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 12

yxcai

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Original post by Cephalosporin

Previously I wrote to thank you for applying to LSE, and am now writing to update you on the status of your application.

I am currently reviewing your academic qualifications to ensure that you have met all entry requirements. I am also assessing your personal statement.

I anticipate that this process should take approximately two weeks. I will be in touch then to update you on the status of your application.

I just got that ^ and I sent off my application on the 9th... I see a rejection coming though because my personal statement was absolutely horrendous.

You received decision from lse？

Reply 13

Anyone think that, in 2 weeks, they'll email saying something along the lines of 'We have assessed your application and, due to a high number of applications, will respond with a decision over the course of the next months'? :lol:

Reply 14

Original post by SPark9625

I thought that the next step is when they'll say that your application is strong enough to be further considered [...]. No?

Following is what I think
1st letter: Thank you for applying. We'll get back in touch in about 2 weeks.
2nd letter: I am happy to tell your that your application is strong enough to be further considered. This will take about 5 weeks
3rd letter: offer/rejection

That's pretty much what happened, except without the intervening second letter. I got an acknowledgement email, then the email saying I'll hear in two weeks, then the email today with my offer. (in exactly two weeks!) :smile:

Have some faith in them!

Reply 15

bluebell_flames

Original post by Cephalosporin

Previously I wrote to thank you for applying to LSE, and am now writing to update you on the status of your application.

I am currently reviewing your academic qualifications to ensure that you have met all entry requirements. I am also assessing your personal statement.

I anticipate that this process should take approximately two weeks. I will be in touch then to update you on the status of your application.

I just got that ^ and I sent off my application on the 9th... I see a rejection coming though because my personal statement was absolutely horrendous.

I got that exact email! (I applied on the 1st)

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How long did it take for you guys to get the first email?

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Original post by SPark9625

oh i thought you got your offer after 2 days, from another thread. Was it 2 weeks?
Well i guess i'd have to wait til this thursday to get my second letter. I'm patient :biggrin:

To be honest, I had a massive panic attack last week. I almost thought of cancelling my entire uni applications, but now I think I reached the state of nirvana :smile:

LSE is sort of my insurance anyways, so doesn't matter.

I got the acknowledgement in two days along with the email saying I'll hear in two weeks (and I did!) Best. Day. Ever!

LSE's your insurance? :eek:

What's your first choice? (Oxbridge?)

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