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LSE vs Harvard?

Reply 20

Nitrogen

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LSE is great, but Harvard just beats everything.

Reply 21

ChaosisaLadder

Original post by tehforum

this

disgraceful really

Happens everywhere really. I applied for months and months for jobs, trailed every local high street and got nothing but 1 interview. Then my friend got a job as a steward and got me a job just like that.

Reply 22

tehforum

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Original post by ChaosisaLadder

Happens everywhere really. I applied for months and months for jobs, trailed every local high street and got nothing but 1 interview. Then my friend got a job as a steward and got me a job just like that.

But this is worse when OP is applying for such a prestigous course and the world's best uni.

Reply 23

PatrickB

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Original post by glelin96

10A*'s and an A at GCSE, aaaab at AS and predicted A*A*A*A

"Alright grades".

This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iP

Reply 24

Dr. Django

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The fact that your 'cousin' interviewed you...just doesn't sit right :tongue:

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 25

Kezza Wilson

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Original post by Dr. Django

The fact that your 'cousin' interviewed you...just doesn't sit right :tongue:

Still, he sounds Harvard worthy from his grades.
Though, I thought those top American Unis also valued ECs.

Reply 26

Dr. Django

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Original post by Kezza Wilson

Still, he sounds Harvard worthy from his grades.
Though, I thought those top American Unis also valued ECs.

Yeah, his grades sound competitive; just weird that someone he knew interviewed him :tongue:

He said he did have some good EC's so I guess he is sorted all round really!!

Reply 27

Kezza Wilson

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Original post by Dr. Django

Yeah, his grades sound competitive; just weird that someone he knew interviewed him :tongue:

He said he did have some good EC's so I guess he is sorted all round really!!

I disbelieve the OP in any case :wink:

However, if he is indeed truthful, good luck I suppose.
But not a full "goodluck" as he has an advantage

Reply 28

ChaosisaLadder

Original post by tehforum

But this is worse when OP is applying for such a prestigous course and the world's best uni.

But surely if we are going to disagree here we must also disagree with all nepotism?

Reply 29

tehforum

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Original post by PatrickB

"Alright grades".

This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iP

Reply 30

Mike_123

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I'm sorry but those grades aren't anything special. I have about similar and there are WAY better people out there who do not have the same opportunity as this fella. I am by no means Harvard-standard.

Reply 31

glelin96

OP

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Exactly. Grades are far from everything, especially with the more prestigious institutions. Harvard want someone to show excellence in everything they've done, not just exams.

Reply 32

glelin96

OP

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Posted from TSR Mobile

Agreed. I hate it, but won't say no. Haha

Harvard > LSE

Many people would donate a kidney to be in the position you are in.

LSE is an excellent place, and Harvard is even better. The only real drawback about Harvard is that Ed Balls was there, but don't let that put you off.

Good luck.

Reply 35

WeeGuy

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Original post by barnetlad

Many people would donate a kidney to be in the position you are in.

LSE is an excellent place, and Harvard is even better. The only real drawback about Harvard is that Ed Balls was there, but don't let that put you off.

Good luck.

past tense makes all the difference