Economics Applicant Thread UCAS 2012

Still not sure about Cambridge, was thinking of Emma, but with Tateco and Groat applying there, I might not even get an interview!

Haven't been on this thread in a while...

I think I've decided on UCL, Bath, York, and 2 from Cambridge, Warwick, Bristol




^ this also crossed my mind

I know that maybe I shouldn't put this here, but what do you think about my 1 month intership at raiffeisen bank? yeah, I know it's stupid and has nothing to do with economics, but I thought that I shouldn't miss the opportunity and go there, I had free time anyway...so, should I put it in my PS? I think I can make it work.

Nice choices How's your PS coming along?

I haven't come on this thread in a while, then I see all of this!

Apply to the college you like the most, even if it is Emmanuel.

If you can make it read well, I can't see why it wouldn't be a sound addition to any PS!

UCL have emailed me saying they are asking for UMS, to answer your other post.

The best thing is that I don't have any connections, I actually 'won' it at an essay competition. However, I don't think the tutors will see it as a relevant work experience for econ

Will they be sending a separate form like Cambridge or do we need our references to state them?

There is very little relevant economic work experience. If Tim Harford can make the question: Is it wrong to fake orgasms? economics related, then I am very sure you can make a work placement relevant.

Long time no see... Well done on your results by the way

Not too bad, I've done a first draft and I'll look to edit it maybe once or twice before college starts and I get it looked over. How about you?

Thanks, you too.

Sounds good, make sure you post it in the help forums on here, they have been invaluable for me!
I think mine is pretty much done now, just need to get a few more opinions on it!

They weren't too clinical in this response, suggesting to put it in the UCAS form. When I told them there was no space for UMS, they said get your referee to state them to ensure the process is smooth. They weren't clear how much detail needed to be given.

Thanks, you too.

Sounds good, make sure you post it in the help forums on here, they have been invaluable for me!
I think mine is pretty much done now, just need to get a few more opinions on it!

Hmm, surely this method will lead to other universities seeing your UMS too? I guess seeing as it's their first year of asking, they haven't quite sorted it out yet...

There are going to be people with those scores in every college. (Although I doubt there'd be that many with much better) It's just a coincidence me and Tateco are both applying to Emmanuel and are regular posters here.

High UMS doesn't mean an offer, but it's certainly looked at. If you can feel you are in the top 180 candidates for Economics at Cambridge, you may as well apply!

UCL have emailed me saying they are asking for UMS, to answer your other post.

You think half would reject a UCL offer? It's so hard to guess, I don't know how admissions tutors work out how many offers to give!

Yes I do think half would reject it, as they would have offers from oxbridge, LSE, and some may reject it for Warwick. I just had a look at TAELT and that suggests 600 offer for 180 places, which sounds crazy. Wouldn't want to be an admission tutor working out how many offers to give