Current LSE student, ask me anything

This is what you asked me - "Are you asian? Just like 99% of the students there?"

No I'm not. And 99% of the students at LSE are not Asian. There is a mix of students from a variety of countries. These including England, Scotland, France, Germany, China, India, Pakistan, Finland, Sweden and South Africa. Students are from everywhere - not just Asia.

Hey I am from zambia in Africa and beginning a law foundationcourse at bellerbys this january.....and want to apply to lse for this 2015...... What are the odds of me getting in.....

Hi, I am an international student. I have received conditional offers for History from LSE, Durham and St. Andrews. I am veering towards LSE and after completing history I plan to convert to Law. I have two separate queries. One do you endorse my decision? Two, what is the best catered accommodation that you would recommend? Appreciate your help..


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thanks for making this thread. i'm an international student from vienna. got a conditional offer about 3 weeks ago for phil&econ. the ministry of education has set up a new centralised graduating system this year. teachers, students and parents are really worried about how the students will cope with it. it's not particularly common at my school to apply to foreign universities. my teachers didn't want to predict any grades, regarding the new system and the uncertainty arising with it. in the end i convinced them and now they have predicted me 1s ( A-equivalent ) in all subjects.
i'm taking
maths, german, english, french (written),
french, philosophy (oral)
i'm not too worried but languages and philosophy but it'll be super hard to get a 1 (=A) in maths. i'm not sure what it's like in britain but in austria hardly anybody gets 1s, mostly 3s (=Cs).
well, so my actual question is: how likely is it, should i not meet the conditional grades, that i get accepted? or, in other words, do you know anybody who was accepted despite not meeting his conditions?

thanks

How much do LSE help you with getting internships/work experience?

What are the things to be considered while choosing an accommodation. My first take is to a good catered on campus accommodation nearest to the classes. Any advice?

If a person declines an offer for whatever reason than if theoretically you were off their list, could your chances improve of receiving an offer?
Thanks

Am I severely unlikely to get an offer?

My GCSE grades aren't great relative to applicants at LSE: A*AAAAAAABB
plus a few BTEC awards.

I got AABB at AS and I am predicted A*AA.

I like to think my personal statement is strong; shows off my passion well, mentions relevant work experiences in stockbroking and banking, talks about reading material and past work experience. Also I have captained football teams and performed in productions.

Could my PS and references balance out my 'poor' GCSE grades?

I'm honestly not the person to tell you - only the admissions office are so you'll have to be as patient as possible.
However in terms of my opinion I wouldn't say "severely unlikely" but I would say competition is fierce.

Thanks I understand you probably do not have specific knowledge on admissions, was just hoping you may know a student with slightly lower GCSEs! :P

If it's meant to be it's meant to be I suppose.


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I don't think so because I think all unis give more offers than places to begin with as they know realistically not every applicant will chose them.

Oh really, what are your thoughts around econometrics at Lse of last yr. there were 176 applicants… 1 person enrolled in the end :L

I think its a very good course and its quite mathematical. Haha yes it's also very competitive!

But do you think that, lets just say there were 40-50 offers and around 20 declined the offer and the other 25 didn't meet the requirements?

Well then yes chances would increase.