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LSE 2020 Graduate Applicant's Official Thread

Hello! I haven't found a 2020 Graduate thread, so I thought it will be nice to start one.

Some information we could share:

- Current University:
- Achieved (Expected) Grade:
- Prospective Course:
- Fun fact/extracurricular activities:

Good luck everyone!

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Reply 1

_eco

Hi! Even I was looking for an official LSE postgrad thread for 2020 entry.
Current University: Top 5 uni of my country.
- Achieved (Expected) Grade: 75% aggregate (don't know if this qualifies as a first)
- Prospective Course: Msc Economics
- Prospective College: LSE, UCL, Warwick
- Fun fact/extracurricular activities: Quite a few including leadership roles.

Would really like some insight on other colleges I should apply to within the UK for Economics.

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Reply 2

yoli1998

Hi!

- Current University: City University of London
- Achieved (Expected) Grade: 70% 1st
- Prospective Course: Sociology MSc
- Prospective College: LSE
- Fun fact/extracurricular activities: Yoga and Body combat!

Has anyone heard back yet?

Reply 3

Marsann

Hey everyone

- Current University: Top economics school in France
- Achieved (Expected) Grade: equivalent of a high 2:1
- Prospective Course: Economy, Risk and Society and HR
- Prospective College: LSE

Reply 4

allb17

Original post by yoli1998

I wish haha, I think they usually don't start giving acceptances till January.

Reply 5

Dossehr

I called today and this is exactly what they said, you will be informed of the results in January

Reply 6

username4577968

Would be good to hear from some other MISDI applicants :smile:

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Reply 7

lillylawyer

- Current University: top law school in Chile (Universidad Calólica de Chile-already graduated)
- Achieved Grade: equivalent of a high 2:1
- Prospective Course: Masters in Public Policy (MPP) or Masters in Public Administration (MPA)
- Prospective College: LSE

My main reason for posting is that I'm working on my LSE application but am not sure whether to apply to the MPP or MPA, besides being different lengths, I don't really know how they are different. Anyone in the same boat or than can offer advice?

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Reply 8

Dossehr

Original post by lillylawyer

Hola, I had applied for the two years MPA and was offered a place this year, however, I changed to the MSc Public Policy and Administration just for one year. MPA and MPP are very similar. The only reason the other one takes two years Is because of the capstone that is for 6 months and also the interdisciplinary aspect

Reply 9

username4577968

Thread seems to be dead this year compared to last year.. less people applying? :confused:

Reply 10

Dossehr

Original post by Kinococo

Thread seems to be dead this year compared to last year.. less people applying? :confused:

its too early for applications I guess

Reply 11

bambinabambina

Restating my application, was on the reserve list. Really hope I'll get in this time

Reply 12

bambinabambina

Could someone please explain the % grading system you use? If you get A in every course, is that 100%?

Reply 13

Dossehr

Original post by bambinabambina

Restating my application, was on the reserve list. Really hope I'll get in this time

which course?

Reply 14

username4577968

Original post by bambinabambina

Could someone please explain the % grading system you use? If you get A in every course, is that 100%?

In the UK, 70% is a first class, which is the highest grade boundary.

This often equates to around 90% / A in other countries grading systems, although it can vary a lot.

Which country are you from?

Reply 15

bambinabambina

Original post by Kinococo

I'm confused by this hehe. I'm from Norway, our grading is from A=5 to F=1(fail). We just calculate the average of all grades received (the gpa). Mine is around 4.5

Reply 16

nyc16

- Current University: Glasgow University (graduated 2017)- Achieved (Expected) Grade: 1st - Prospective Course: International Development and Humanitarian EmergenciesSecond choice - Health and International Development- Prospective College: LSE- Fun fact/extracurricular activities: Been working at various NGOs for the past two years but I am keen to get back to uni and supplement my knowledge!Would be great to know from other people who have had a few years work experience after graduating (in relevant field to the course you are applying to) how you structured your CV? How did you balance the professional experience and academic stuff from your undergrad? I'm completely in the mindset of a professional CV for jobs so would be great to hear from others on what they included in their grad school CVs!

Reply 17

Diplomatic

Hi!

- Current University: Nottingham
- Achieved (Expected) Grade: First
- Prospective Course: MSc Applied Social Data Science
- Fun fact/extracurricular activities: a couple of internships related to data science and some other bits and pieces

Good luck everyone. :smile:

Applied: November 8th
Offer: Jan 13th

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Reply 18

username4871316

Hi! I applied on 14th October to the Law department and last Thursday my transcript dropped. Is it too early to get excited?

Reply 19

Ssskinz

Is anyone else also applying for History of International Relations? I’m expecting a 2.1. I’m not too sure if I will get in because everyone else here achieves a 1st but I’m still going to give it a go.