Imperial College London Postgraduate Applicants 2018/2019

Hello everyone! I just applied for Machine Learning and (in case I get a rejection from that) for Management and Finance from the Department of Computing. I didn’t see that there is also Business Analytics. Can I change my application’s second course to Business Analytics instead of Management and Finance (submitted 3 days ago and my second reference has not been submitted yet)?

That's awesome. You're the first person I know who is going! 😆

There is another guy (or girl) that also says he got the offer (villewanted). I am also looking forward to start. Were you given a conditional offer was it?

Yep it's conditional, you? What are you currently studying?

I’m not studying at the moment, I already graduated with a 1st in Mechanical Engineering and got my place secured
Just gotta pay the deposit now.

Ah that's great... hope I get a first 😅

Did they ask for a first in your offer? 🤔

Yep. However, on their website they ask for a 2.1 or above... I guess they want more from me for some reason.

That’s usually what they ask for.
I have a friend who got an offer for a previous year entry for this same course and they also asked for a first. I think it just means they receive a lot of applications and have to filter them out somehow.

Yeah probably. How did your friend find the course? Do you reckon we will be studying with 4th year Aero Eng MEng students?

Yep. However, on their website they ask for a 2.1 or above... I guess they want more from me for some reason.

Some courses will probably accept 2:1s but most are just really popular. I spoke to a representative and she said that applying for certain, highly quantitative courses, only will be a good idea if you've got a first class.

Ohh okay, makes sense. You applying for Advanced Aeronautical engineering too?

No, it’s MSc Economics and Strategy for Business for me!

Hey, how is the ESB application going for you? which part of the process are you at? What's your background? I applied for ESB too!

Application is fully done, just waiting for them to give me an offer or reject. Currently doing an undergraduate degree in international business management, high first (80%) but little experience in a corporate setting. I’ve worked in teaching for about 4 years. Imperial is my first choice, but have gotten accepted to my second (kings) and third choice (ucl) but both have a deposit deadline this Friday. Went to the university today to try to speak to them about it but they told me to email them. Hopefully they’ll send me an offer before Friday so I don’t have to pay twice.

Your background seems really interesting! I am in similar situation as you, but I am also waiting for a reply at the University of Warwick. I have not heard from both of these institutions regarding an offer. What programs did you apply for at UCL and Kings?

Management and International Management. I’ve looked at the other universities as well, but decided to stay in London as I’ve built up a life here. Good luck!

Thanks you too! Hey, let me know if you have heard from them! It's just weird to see how some people have waited for months, while some got a response within 2months.

I think the ones that receive an offer early on are the really strong student. The other ones might be placed on a “second choice” list in case the places haven’t been filled by the end of the summer. I have a feeling I might be on that list (or perhaps they’ll just reject me haha) as my undergraduate degree is from a very average university.