Noticed that there's no thread for UCL yet, so figured I'd go ahead and create one for new applicants to congregate
What are you applying for at UCL? Regarding the personal statement, is there a word limit? I'm looking through the application guide thats on the site, and see it says 3000 characters is the max length permitted in the box, but if it is longer to attach a doc, but no word on what the limit is?
I've applied to the computing science department at UCL, which is my first choice. I hope that I will be given an offer. Really looking forward to undertaking an MSc at UCL.
What are you applying for at UCL? Regarding the personal statement, is there a word limit? I'm looking through the application guide thats on the site, and see it says 3000 characters is the max length permitted in the box, but if it is longer to attach a doc, but no word on what the limit is?
Im also wondering about this.
Unfortunately, i havent been able to find an answer, I think i might email the admissions and ask.
At the moment, I have about 890 words, which is around 1.5 pages, single spaced.
I have read somewhere on the UCL site that the statements should not exceed a page, but I saw that in a FAQ for a specific department, so Im not sure it applies to all. Furthermore, I believe I have even read people saying they were accepted with a statement over 900 words, so I'm guessing there is no limit?
Unfortunately, i havent been able to find an answer, I think i might email the admissions and ask.
At the moment, I have about 890 words, which is around 1.5 pages, single spaced.
I have read somewhere on the UCL site that the statements should not exceed a page, but I saw that in a FAQ for a specific department, so Im not sure it applies to all. Furthermore, I believe I have even read people saying they were accepted with a statement over 900 words, so I'm guessing there is no limit?
Would appreciate any input on this.
I think it said 3000 or 3500 on my application form. Not sure though as I have applied to different places. 3000 to 3500 is a A4 page. That is more than enough for a taught MSc.
Edit: I talking about characters, of course. 3000 to 3500 characters sum to about 500 words.
I think it said 3000 or 3500 on my application form. Not sure though as I have applied to different places. 3000 to 3500 is a A4 page. That is more than enough for a taught MSc.
Edit: I talking about characters, of course. 3000 to 3500 characters sum to about 500 words.
Ya on the app form it allows up to 3000 characters, however it says you have the option to attach a word document if you need more than that.
At the moment im on 5800 characters/890 words. Cant quite see how I can reduce that without answering the 5 components they are looking for in the essay.
Im definitely going to look into this more though.
Applied to MSc Research Methods in Psychology about a week ago. Fingers crossed! No idea when I might get a reply
The "Application Status" should show a statement similar to this one: You should receive a response approximately six weeks after the application became complete.
Applied to MSc Global Health and Development! Already have an offer from Edinburgh for MSc Global Health and Public Policy, but am hoping for an offer from UCL
Ya on the app form it allows up to 3000 characters, however it says you have the option to attach a word document if you need more than that.
At the moment im on 5800 characters/890 words. Cant quite see how I can reduce that without answering the 5 components they are looking for in the essay.
Im definitely going to look into this more though.
Ended up attaching a document, as mine was over 3000 characters as well.