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Would you think my Masters applications are realistic? LSE, Imperial, KCL and UCL

I am planning to do Masters and intending to apply to these universities: 1) MSc Economic & Strategy at Imperial or 2) MSc Economic Policy of international development at LSE, 3) MSc Data science and Public policy at UCL and 4) MA Political Economy at KCL.

I am currently going into my final year having averaged 63% in my second year at KCL, this was largely due to the fact that I did not expect my grades to be much lower in term 1 than expected due to extenuating circumstances thus had to defer a lot of my exams (lost my accommodation close to exam season + financial burden of getting a new accommodation).

Other than that, I have undertaken a research assistant role in economic policy with a good reference + have had a lot of committee roles in public policy / finance. I am currently also looking at grad roles and summer internships to try to boost my application.

Would my low 2:1 hinder my chances for masters such as Masters at Imperial for Economics and Strategy or realistically do I have a good chance of getting in with my list of unis I am currently applying for?

Thank you for your time guys, any advice are welcomed!

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