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Is going to a London Uni extremely important for good job prospects in finance?

Hi, I currently have 1 more option left on UCAS for uni choices. I'm applying for Accounting & Finance, and right now only one of my choices are in London. I've heard that connections are super important if I want a job in the finance sector and that the best chances of me doing that is to attend a uni in London. Is this true? If I were to apply to another London uni it would be either Queen Mary or City St George - if it were outside of London I would apply to Manchester.

They all have required grades AAA (I'm predicted A*AA) but Manchester's offer rate on UCAS says 22% compared to QMUL and City's 68%. I've already seen people get offers for my course at the London unis so would it be too late for me? as in if they've already offered all the places.
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by souprice
Hi, I currently have 1 more option left on UCAS for uni choices. I'm applying for Accounting & Finance, and right now only one of my choices are in London. I've heard that connections are super important if I want a job in the finance sector and that the best chances of me doing that is to attend a uni in London. Is this true? If I were to apply to another London uni it would be either Queen Mary or City St George - if it were outside of London I would apply to Manchester.
They all have required grades AAA (I'm predicted A*AA) but Manchester's offer rate on UCAS says 22% compared to QMUL and City's 68%. I've already seen people get offers for my course at the London unis so would it be too late for me? as in if they've already offered all the places.


They have to consider everyone who applies by Jan 15th, don’t worry

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Original post
by souprice
Hi, I currently have 1 more option left on UCAS for uni choices. I'm applying for Accounting & Finance, and right now only one of my choices are in London. I've heard that connections are super important if I want a job in the finance sector and that the best chances of me doing that is to attend a uni in London. Is this true? If I were to apply to another London uni it would be either Queen Mary or City St George - if it were outside of London I would apply to Manchester.
They all have required grades AAA (I'm predicted A*AA) but Manchester's offer rate on UCAS says 22% compared to QMUL and City's 68%. I've already seen people get offers for my course at the London unis so would it be too late for me? as in if they've already offered all the places.

Have a look at Southampton.Nephew walked straight into great firm after graduating.

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