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University of Amsterdam applicants 2013

username1071865

all in the title...

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Reply 1

AmmeS

I was wondering if any universities there did Geology, Applied Geology Or earth sciences. Either in English or dutch, however i don't speak much dutch i am more than willing to learn

Reply 2

username1071865

Check out studyinholland.co.uk. it doesn't look like there's an English taught geology course. But if you think your Dutch is good enough, with all the unis the Netherlands has I wouldn't bet against there being a Dutch one.

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Reply 3

AmmeS

Ahhh damn, I'm stuck here then

Reply 4

Annuhlees

I know this sounds cheeky but could I have a copy of your personal statement? I'm applying for liberal arts so I won't be able to copy it. What are you predicted or what did you get in A-levels? My A-levels aren't great (C's) so will that be good enough? Also, have you applied to UCAS too? I'm wondering if I just change my personal statement to 'liberal arts' instead of geography and write why I want to study it.

Thanks again,
A x

Reply 5

Damio92

I had all Bs, as long as they're passes I think it's fine. But I think the admissions process will be different for AUC. I don't know whether they'll want the same. My personal statement was very focused on economics and business... apart from that I just tried to relate all my a level subjects to what i wanted to the course. i did kind of recycle mine from applying to ucas before, but it was for the same subject.

Reply 6

samkobes

I did IB and sent my participation agreement, did the math test and a phone interview. Anyone else starting this year?

Reply 7

Damio92

Original post by samkobes

I did IB and sent my participation agreement, did the math test and a phone interview. Anyone else starting this year?

Right here :smile:

Reply 8

samkobes

Original post by Damio92

Right here :smile:

Cool. You should make a Facebook group, probably when more than 2 people decide to go though.

When do you plan on moving to Amsterdam etc?

Reply 9

username1071865

Yeah, will do. I'm guessing a few days before the introduction week starts, don't know yet though. Apparently we're not getting accommodation offers until May... You?

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Reply 10

samkobes

I was initially planning on a week before introduction week, but I just found a Dutch language course at UvA that starts in the beginning of August, so I might do that depending on accommodation though.

Just realized my offer is still conditional, UvA said "It is just about an internal document for the registration." Has your status changed to admitted yet or is it still pending?

Reply 11

co-1007

Original post by Dami_O

There doesn't seem to be very much focused on UvA here? Is there anyone applying or who has already applied to UvA for entry in 2013? Especially for the English taught Business & Economics course?
I've just been admitted (provided I sign and return a participation agreement and send copies of certificates), so I'm happy to help with any queries about the application process.

Did you have to write a motivation letter for the Economics and Business Bachelors course? If so, what did you include in it?

Reply 12

samkobes

They do require a motivation letter, I included a bit of information about me but generally a more UK style essay than a US. The word limit is a pain though.

Reply 13

username1071865

Original post by samkobes

Fair enough man. I didn't actually realise but mine also says conditional. I'm guessing they didn't say anything about when that would change? And there was a word limit?! Haha, I just (quite heavily) edited my ucas personal statement but I guess it was still around 50 lines.

To co-1007 it included the usuals really, why I want to study the subject, why at UvA, skills I've acquired before and how ill apply them to future studies, plus a bit of horn blowing, that's all.

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Reply 14

klika89

Original post by samkobes

They do require a motivation letter, I included a bit of information about me but generally a more UK style essay than a US. The word limit is a pain though.