Economics Applicant Thread UCAS 2012

Yes.

lovsn has already helped me with many queries

Really? I'm just quoting what an admission tutor told me over the phone in the last cycle. Mean no harm just putting across what I know

In which case, ignore everything I have said and listen to him/her or even better phone/email them yourselves for queries

I would tend to agree with your assessment - guess they have to provide an 'official' line. Regardless Warwick's admissions is weird!

Agree about their office. One of my friends rang up in March that he hadn't heard for Economics, and they pretty much told him to STFU Rest assured, despite getting an offer he didn't go there

I also pos repped you for the same reason as Hemzo. Seems like a good selection to me.

Hemzo, I think they are asking for AAA this year?

Just checked, you're right AAA–AAB on their website.

Wait is lovsn a Warwick admission tutor for Econ?

Predicted AS grades (and subjects): Didn't get predictions, but got aaab in the mocks
Subjects for A2: maths, english, history, economics
Universities likely to apply to: cambridge and ucl for sure, manchester, edinburgh, lse, bristol, sheffield, etc. to make up the other three

Does anybody have any recommendations for books on friedmanite economics? I fear my PS may make me look like a keynes obsessive otherwise. Also, how extra-curricular heavy are your (in progress) personal statements looking at the moment? Or is, as I intend mine to be, the focus primarily on economics itself.

I fear my PS may make me look like a keynes obsessive otherwise.

I'm applying for Economics this year, but still deciding on unis. Definitely trying for Cambridge though, even if it's a futile effort.

The only problem I'm having is with my personal statement. I've written quite a bit about development and globalisation, but I don't know whether those topics will be considered as "properly academic". For some reason, it seems a bit entry-level.

Does anybody have any recommendations for books on friedmanite economics? I fear my PS may make me look like a keynes obsessive otherwise. Also, how extra-curricular heavy are your (in progress) personal statements looking at the moment? Or is, as I intend mine to be, the focus primarily on economics itself.

I'm applying for Economics this year, but still deciding on unis. Definitely trying for Cambridge though, even if it's a futile effort.

The only problem I'm having is with my personal statement. I've written quite a bit about development and globalisation, but I don't know whether those topics will be considered as "properly academic". For some reason, it seems a bit entry-level.

cheers for the advice ! don't know whats with the negative ratings on this thread. + from me !

I'd just like to re-iterate what the guy above said. Try not to make your EPQ too broad, the more specialised the better and it helps keep the project focused and interesting. I'd even be tempted to say if you do continue with your current EPQ focus it on Europe or a selection of countries. There's so much to research, read and write that if you're not careful you could end up with a mountain of work and little marks to show for it.

What I mean by that last bit, is that the EPQ is assessed in a very peculiar way - it assesses your ability to undertake the project it seems, rather than what you deliver. Good luck with your EPQ and should you require any help don't hesitate to ask - I loved doing my EPQ

Thanks very much ! I have taken your advice and managed to get a very focused title. Looking through the scheme of work it seems the majority of marks come from planning and researching rather than the final product. I know it sounds sad but i'm quite looking forward to getting my teeth stuck into something so focused. + rep !

All the best everyone!