Chances for LSE Maths w Data Science
Hi all, I am a Scottish Student, wanting to know what my chances are at getting into LSE Maths w Data Science.
I have 8As at N5, 5As at Higher and predicted 4As at Advanced Higher (in Maths, Mechanics, Physics and CS), so I do meet the entry requirements. I also plan to take the TMUA in January (for another uni, but would be applicable to LSE if I end up applying).
My issue is the personal statement - I have already applied to Maths and CS courses elsewhere, so my PS is tailored to them. However I have found the modules of the LSE course to be very interesting, which is tempting me to apply, and I also plan to go into the finance industry post-uni (which LSE can be quite good for).
I have tried to add a bit of Data Science related topics into my statement through some past projects though, but I know LSE cares about the PS a lot. Is it still worth applying, and can a good TMUA score make up for the PS?
Thanks.
I have 8As at N5, 5As at Higher and predicted 4As at Advanced Higher (in Maths, Mechanics, Physics and CS), so I do meet the entry requirements. I also plan to take the TMUA in January (for another uni, but would be applicable to LSE if I end up applying).
My issue is the personal statement - I have already applied to Maths and CS courses elsewhere, so my PS is tailored to them. However I have found the modules of the LSE course to be very interesting, which is tempting me to apply, and I also plan to go into the finance industry post-uni (which LSE can be quite good for).
I have tried to add a bit of Data Science related topics into my statement through some past projects though, but I know LSE cares about the PS a lot. Is it still worth applying, and can a good TMUA score make up for the PS?
Thanks.
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by AnonymousHi all, I am a Scottish Student, wanting to know what my chances are at getting into LSE Maths w Data Science.
I have 8As at N5, 5As at Higher and predicted 4As at Advanced Higher (in Maths, Mechanics, Physics and CS), so I do meet the entry requirements. I also plan to take the TMUA in January (for another uni, but would be applicable to LSE if I end up applying).
My issue is the personal statement - I have already applied to Maths and CS courses elsewhere, so my PS is tailored to them. However I have found the modules of the LSE course to be very interesting, which is tempting me to apply, and I also plan to go into the finance industry post-uni (which LSE can be quite good for).
I have tried to add a bit of Data Science related topics into my statement through some past projects though, but I know LSE cares about the PS a lot. Is it still worth applying, and can a good TMUA score make up for the PS?
Thanks.
I have 8As at N5, 5As at Higher and predicted 4As at Advanced Higher (in Maths, Mechanics, Physics and CS), so I do meet the entry requirements. I also plan to take the TMUA in January (for another uni, but would be applicable to LSE if I end up applying).
My issue is the personal statement - I have already applied to Maths and CS courses elsewhere, so my PS is tailored to them. However I have found the modules of the LSE course to be very interesting, which is tempting me to apply, and I also plan to go into the finance industry post-uni (which LSE can be quite good for).
I have tried to add a bit of Data Science related topics into my statement through some past projects though, but I know LSE cares about the PS a lot. Is it still worth applying, and can a good TMUA score make up for the PS?
Thanks.
Not sure for LSE specifically but I heard some of these more stemmy courses don't even consider ps such as Warwick maths. I heard they just shortlist applications based off gcses and a level although as long as you have some maths supercurriculars on your ps you should be fine
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by AnonymousHi all, I am a Scottish Student, wanting to know what my chances are at getting into LSE Maths w Data Science.
I have 8As at N5, 5As at Higher and predicted 4As at Advanced Higher (in Maths, Mechanics, Physics and CS), so I do meet the entry requirements. I also plan to take the TMUA in January (for another uni, but would be applicable to LSE if I end up applying).
My issue is the personal statement - I have already applied to Maths and CS courses elsewhere, so my PS is tailored to them. However I have found the modules of the LSE course to be very interesting, which is tempting me to apply, and I also plan to go into the finance industry post-uni (which LSE can be quite good for).
I have tried to add a bit of Data Science related topics into my statement through some past projects though, but I know LSE cares about the PS a lot. Is it still worth applying, and can a good TMUA score make up for the PS?
Thanks.
I have 8As at N5, 5As at Higher and predicted 4As at Advanced Higher (in Maths, Mechanics, Physics and CS), so I do meet the entry requirements. I also plan to take the TMUA in January (for another uni, but would be applicable to LSE if I end up applying).
My issue is the personal statement - I have already applied to Maths and CS courses elsewhere, so my PS is tailored to them. However I have found the modules of the LSE course to be very interesting, which is tempting me to apply, and I also plan to go into the finance industry post-uni (which LSE can be quite good for).
I have tried to add a bit of Data Science related topics into my statement through some past projects though, but I know LSE cares about the PS a lot. Is it still worth applying, and can a good TMUA score make up for the PS?
Thanks.
You have excellent academic standing; those subjects and grades are exactly what LSE is looking for, and completing the TMUA will undoubtedly improve your profile. You are correct, though, that LSE gives the personal statement a lot of weight, particularly if it aligns nicely with the course. A PS with a strong emphasis on maths and computer science is not disqualified, but if data science is barely discussed, it may make you less qualified than those who demonstrate a strong desire to enrol in the LSE course. Nevertheless, you can still be competitive if you have an excellent academic record and a high TMUA score. It would be very beneficial if you could change your PS by just one paragraph to relate your interests in math and computer science to data-driven applications or statistical modelling.
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