LSE entry 2015

History was already an A at As level so i got an A* in A2 to get an A* overall.


Physics was a C at As level, i retook one exam pushing my grade to an A at As (E to 90+ % in that repeat), then i averaged a C at A2, ending up with a B overall.

Maths was a D at As level, i retook all exams, getting 100 % in c1 and c2 and 80 & in m1, aligned with 100 in c3, 70 in c4 and 60 in m2 i achieved an A overall.

Dont underestimate the ability to ace your As retakes, the level of difficulty compared from As to A2 means you need to play the number game to be successful, for example my maths and physics repeats required not much effort but just good timing and practice before exams. these retakes afforded me the ability to underscore at A2 and still achieve the grades.

I just recieved the 8 week email for a BSc PPE. I assume that this is the last one before I learn about rejection/offer (as they said it would take no longer than 12 weeks)?

Did people get rejected before the email? Is it a good sign that we have got it?

Does this mean they are satisfied with personal statements?

By all means this should be the 'next stage'


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Always a good sign when you don't get an outright rejection as that means you are still in the running and being considered.

Being satisfied with personal statements is only the first level. If they are not satisfied you will get a rejection.

The first stages are simple screening stages to identify those who are obviously not in compliance or meet their minimum requirements.

The next stages will be comparing you with the rest of your cohort, to rank you. This is the only way they can arrive at the most objective final selection of outstanding candidates to receive conditional offers.

You can imagine how competitive and how difficult it is to arrive at that shortlist.

In any case, GOOD LUCK …. And may the odds be ever in your favor.

Always a good sign when you don't get an outright rejection as that means you are still in the running and being considered.

Being satisfied with personal statements is only the first level. If they are not satisfied you will get a rejection.

The first stages are simple screening stages to identify those who are obviously not in compliance or meet their minimum requirements.

The next stages will be comparing you with the rest of your cohort, to rank you. This is the only way they can arrive at the most objective final selection of outstanding candidates to receive conditional offers.

You can imagine how competitive and how difficult it is to arrive at that shortlist.

In any case, GOOD LUCK …. And may the odds be ever in your favor.

I finished the questionnaire but it didn't say anything about the reply being 8 weeks?


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From what I seem, the straight Economics applicants don't get this 8 week thing but I've been seeing lots of other courses at LSE saying they'll hear within 8 weeks. I wonder why it's not the same for Econ

This is all quite confusing -- I've applied for straight Econ, and I DID get the 8 week email on Monday (20th of October).

ARGH. This is so messed up!

Was that on the same email as when you submitted the questionnaire?

Maybe different admission tutors email things slightly differently? XD

Didn't get a questionnaire! I don't think that in my situation, a questionnaire is needed.
Got an acknowledgement as I sent in my application, then got the 2 week immediately and in exactly one week (on Monday, the 20th), got the 8 week.

WHAT IS HAPPENING.

I'm not sure that's exactly the case -- won't they have standardised emails? There is a procedure they must follow, after all!

Didn't get a questionnaire! I don't think that in my situation, a questionnaire is needed.
Got an acknowledgement as I sent in my application, then got the 2 week immediately and in exactly one week (on Monday, the 20th), got the 8 week.

WHAT IS HAPPENING.

I'm not sure that's exactly the case -- won't they have standardised emails? There is a procedure they must follow, after all!

Didn't get a questionnaire! I don't think that in my situation, a questionnaire is needed.
Got an acknowledgement as I sent in my application, then got the 2 week immediately and in exactly one week (on Monday, the 20th), got the 8 week.

WHAT IS HAPPENING.

I'm not sure that's exactly the case -- won't they have standardised emails? There is a procedure they must follow, after all!

Is it just me or is the TSA reaaally easy? Practiced 2 mock exams today and got 46/50 and 48/50. So is the TSA going to be a big deal for your application or is it just to see if you're not a complete retard?

Anyway, for people looking for more practice material, try SHL (shldirect.com). Those are basically tests when applying for iBanks, but the questions are quite similar to the ones of TSA.