LSE entry for 2014

I am applying Maths and Econ and I did 50/50 on both sides. I am quite worry about my application after reading this. May I ask when did you send off your UCAS?

Oct 14th

Hi guys

I got a rejection several days ago. I asked for a detailed feedback and they said although I showed interest and enthusiasm for the subject, I did not include my personal views and did not go into too much details. In particular, I mentioned Maths as a relevant subject for Econ, but other applicants could do much better with elaborating on the Mathsy side of econ.

Did you guys really put your personal views on things? How extensive were you on Maths? (those received the five weeks letter)

Thanks!

So sorry about the rejection, we all know how competitive straight econs is. I personally know a few people that already got rejected earlier this month, they had great grades, but apparently their personal statement was the problem. They got rejected just one or two weeks after they sent in their application, how sad.

Don't worry you will get offers from wherever you have applied soon.

I didn't say much about maths in my application, I mentioned a few economics books though and yes, some simple and safe personal opinions on them in a way that showed my enthusiasm.

hope you feel better soon, cheer up

Hey, how did your friends know that they were rejected? Did LSE Straight Econs department send them an official E-mail saying they have been rejected? Or did they personally ask for it? And also, did they get the rejection after the 2weeks letter or the 5weeks letter? I am currently on my 3rd week of the 5week letter

Thanks!

They received an email and an update on track saying they were unsuccessful. My friend didn't show me the exact email, but he told me that it stated on the email that he had a poor personal statement compared with everyone else. We all sent in our applications in September, very early, all of us received the two week and five week email, then the people I was referring to got rejected after a week or two. I could get more info, but I wouldnt want to open up old wounds.

It's really unpredictable, the personal statement really does count, so hope for the best No news is probably good news! btw, do your do further maths? I've heard of people who've been rejected in the previous years because they didn't do further maths

I am applying to Straight Econs as well as Management. I dont take further math but i did get predicted 7 in hl math. My app was also sent on Sept, thus being on the third week of the 5 week E-mail. I am really scared. My friend got an offer from LSE anthropology a week after the 5 week letter so thats why I am really worried.

Sorry! I'm from Queensland. But I think everyone here can relate to exam stress!

FYI, It has been exactly 2 weeks and I have not received any more updates for IR yet

Me too!

Any more news?

What other unis are you applying for? Have you already heard from LSE?

I'm still waiting for the 2 week email for International History, anyone else in the same boat? It's been 2 weeks and 2 days, so I'm starting to get a bit nervous

Hey, same here. It's been 2 weeks 2 days for me too. I'm getting very worried...������


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Hi guys

I got a rejection several days ago. I asked for a detailed feedback and they said although I showed interest and enthusiasm for the subject, I did not include my personal views and did not go into too much details. In particular, I mentioned Maths as a relevant subject for Econ, but other applicants could do much better with elaborating on the Mathsy side of econ.

Did you guys really put your personal views on things? How extensive were you on Maths? (those received the five weeks letter)

Thanks!

I got my follow-up e-mail just 10 minutes ago, so yours should probably come soon!