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Original post by chloe_ccjy
Guys any advice here! Just got rejected by Ucl:frown: but have offers from lse and Warwick. Which shld I choose?


I would choose LSE any day but you should visit both and make your mind up.
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Original post by chloe_ccjy
Guys any advice here! Just got rejected by Ucl:frown: but have offers from lse and Warwick. Which shld I choose?


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I think I personally would choose Warwick over LSE, only because when I visited LSE for an open day I didn't like the whole vibe (and I've also heard social life isn't the best there :P). But it's up to personal preference :smile: they both have a well established rep, so either way you'll be in good hands.


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Original post by zzaacc
Phew! I wonder if they'll reply by the 31st of March :frown:

I know, or at least give some indication of when we should hear by. LSE kept sending updates every few weeks...
Original post by _ashT
I think I personally would choose Warwick over LSE, only because when I visited LSE for an open day I didn't like the whole vibe (and I've also heard social life isn't the best there :P). But it's up to personal preference :smile: they both have a well established rep, so either way you'll be in good hands.


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yup im kinda worried about the social life at lse too, cause to me its not something i'll give up just for prestige.Im an international applicant btw, so I cant go for any open days:frown: Any feedback is really useful thank you!(:
Original post by chloe_ccjy
yup im kinda worried about the social life at lse too, cause to me its not something i'll give up just for prestige.Im an international applicant btw, so I cant go for any open days:frown: Any feedback is really useful thank you!(:

Warwick isn't exactly known for its massive social scene
Original post by Mike_123
Warwick isn't exactly known for its massive social scene

Well but it has a campus! A very different environment from lse
Original post by chloe_ccjy
Well but it has a campus! A very different environment from lse


Are you firming Warwick ? Me too!


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Anyone else get a UCL offer without an open day invite? I haven't been yet and they won't answer the phone :frown:


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Original post by shopoholic
Has anyone firmed Lancaster for economics? :smile:

I firmed Lancaster on Friday! :smile:
Original post by bettymarge96
I firmed Lancaster on Friday! :smile:


Yay! Finally someone who has firmed lancaster for economics :smile: which college are you thinking applying for?
Original post by shopoholic
Yay! Finally someone who has firmed lancaster for economics :smile: which college are you thinking applying for?


I REALLY like Grizedale, but it's meant to be really hard to get in to because it is small and so many apply. For my second choice I'm thinking bowland/county. What about you?

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Original post by bettymarge96
I REALLY like Grizedale, but it's meant to be really hard to get in to because it is small and so many apply. For my second choice I'm thinking bowland/county. What about you?

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I also like the sound of grizedale. I am confused between bowland, county, cartmel, furness and of course grizedale. I would like a quiet atmosphere but also not too quiet so I don't know whether I should discard cartmel. This is so hard :frown:
Original post by SUNNYOX
Congrats. Can I ask what did you write to them?


I just said that I had read into the course as I hadn't heard from UCL yet with regards to my Economics application. I said that I found the course extremely interesting, explained why I did and why I would be a good candidate for the degree.

I applied to change my course on Monday the 10th of March and got rejected on the Friday. But I was able to still be considered by the Econ and Business with east european studies degree because I applied to change before I was rejected.

In hindsight I think I am better suited to this degree as my interests have changed from September
Original post by ellenabethx
I just said that I had read into the course as I hadn't heard from UCL yet with regards to my Economics application. I said that I found the course extremely interesting, explained why I did and why I would be a good candidate for the degree.

I applied to change my course on Monday the 10th of March and got rejected on the Friday. But I was able to still be considered by the Econ and Business with east european studies degree because I applied to change before I was rejected.

In hindsight I think I am better suited to this degree as my interests have changed from September


What a levels do you take?


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Original post by shopoholic
I also like the sound of grizedale. I am confused between bowland, county, cartmel, furness and of course grizedale. I would like a quiet atmosphere but also not too quiet so I don't know whether I should discard cartmel. This is so hard :frown:


When I went to the open day they said cartmel was 'sleepy', so I discounted it. Like you, I want to work but I also want a good social atmosphere..hence grizedale. Other than cartmel the only other college I discounted was Lonsdale, just a bit too much party (and sooo sporty ahah). I know somebody who went to bowland, she loves it! It's in such a good location :ahee:

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Finally received a reply from Warwick. A rejection. Though they offered me to be considered for A&F even though I didn't write anything about finance in my PS :s-smilie:
Original post by bettymarge96
When I went to the open day they said cartmel was 'sleepy', so I discounted it. Like you, I want to work but I also want a good social atmosphere..hence grizedale. Other than cartmel the only other college I discounted was Lonsdale, just a bit too much party (and sooo sporty ahah). I know somebody who went to bowland, she loves it! It's in such a good location :ahee:

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Exactly the same!:yep: I couldn't agree more with everything you just said. I think I'm going to put Grizedale and Bowland as my two options, they seem great! Do you know which subject you're going to choose for your minor? :smile:
Original post by shopoholic
Exactly the same!:yep: I couldn't agree more with everything you just said. I think I'm going to put Grizedale and Bowland as my two options, they seem great! Do you know which subject you're going to choose for your minor? :smile:


Good choice! Aha. I'll pm you so we don't take over the feed ahah :smile:

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Original post by Mike_123
I would choose LSE any day but you should visit both and make your mind up.


Hi mike,
What a levels do you take out of interest?


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Original post by m0hd_J
Hi mike,
What a levels do you take out of interest?


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m fm econ phys

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