Question about recent changes to MSc Economics SOP requirement

Hey everyone,

I wanted to ask if any current or recent LSE students know about the changes to the Statement of Purpose (SOP) requirements for the MSc Economics or MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (EME) programs.

I started my application recently and noticed that the portal now asks applicants to answer only three short questions (maximum 200 words each) instead of submitting a full SOP:

1. ⁠Are there any significant issues relevant to your application that merit further explanation? (for example, time off studies, medical reasons, displacement, etc.)
2. ⁠Are there any exceptional circumstances that impacted your academic record?
3. ⁠Are there any special features in your candidature you would like to explain?

In my case, the first would be “NONE,” and the others gives only 200 words, which does not feel like enough to make a strong impression.

I contacted LSE, and they confirmed that I should follow the new format. If that is the case, all would fall on grades, which I feel is highly unlikely.

My grades are close to a first but technically fall under an upper second, and my GRE Quant meets the requirement but is not 167+. I had been working on my SOP for months since I was told it could help me stand out, so this change has been confusing.

If anyone from the current batch or recent admits knows more about this update or has any advice on how to make a strong impression under this new system, I would really appreciate it.

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