London School of Economics and the Universities of Edinburgh, Manchester, Southampton and Glascow?
Jun 11, 2008 by Sweet Voltaire | Posted in Higher Education (University +)
I actual in America, but am very interested in studying at any one of those schools for college. I plan on studying archaeology, anthropology, human geography, cosmopolitan studies, world economics, etc. (any subject in that sort of field). I get very good grades, but bomb multiple choosing tests. I'll ace an essay test, but just can't do multiple choice. What are the chances that I have of getting into those schools?
whoops that should say Gasgow lol!
GAH typo again! Glasgow!
I'm a American getting a masters at LSE. Don't certain about applying for undergrad, but the school takes a lot of year abroad students and hordes of US masters students. On the plus side the school doesn't order you to take the GRE for most grad programs, and may not require any standardized tests for undergrad either.
A few general thoughts:
London is EXTREMELY expensive.
The school also doesn't have an traditional campus-- it's just a couple of buildings in the middle of London. It has dorms but they're spread out all over London. In other words if you yearning to have the typical college experience, this may not be the best place to go.
Also in British undergrad degree programs you study one theme and only one subject. If you don't know what you want to major in yet, do your undergrad in the states and then apply for a masters.
Adam J | Jun 12, 2008
What is my chance of getting into the London School of Economics?
Jan 02, 2007 by Chuckies gay | Posted in Higher Education (University +)
GPA: ~3.4 (Bad freshman year)
AP/Honors classes: 3 as a younger, prob 5 or 6 as a senior
SAT I: ~2200
SAT II's:
World History 750
U.S. History 770
Mathematics IC 800
Literature (pending, but definitely in the 700's at least)
AP Tests:
European Life 5
U.S. History 5
World History 5
Human Geography 4
Environmental Science (NEXT YEAR)
Calculus BC (NEXT YEAR)
- AP Scholar with Honors (at least)
- CAPT (Confirm test) Scholar
- Law Society, President
- Hospital Volunteer
- Political Volunteer (CT Governor's Step lively 2006) (got a great letter of recommendation from the candidate)
- Analyst for an exporting corporation in Cape Town, South Africa (got a illustrious letter of recommendation from the CEO)
- Wrestling Team
- Debate Club, Member
- School Newspaper columnist
I live in Connecticut.
It sounds as if you've got moderately impressive grades (I doubt they will care much about your GPA since in the UK, all they're interested in is the actual exam results of your final year at school) and your strikingly-curricular activities are diverse. I think you could increase your chances by both consulting a careers advisor for advice and to email the uni itself to see what they would imply can help secure a place.
cosmic_quest | Jan 02, 2007
How selective is the London School of Economics (undergrad) and what are my chances of being admitted?
Jan 02, 2007 by Chuckies gay | Posted in Higher Education (University +)
My carry on in a nutshell:
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GPA: ~3.4 (Bad freshman year)
AP/Honors classes: 3 as a junior, prob 5 or 6 as a senior
SAT I: ~2200
SAT II's:
Smashing History 750
U.S. History 770
Mathematics IC 800
Literature (pending, but definitely in the 700's at least)
AP Tests:
European History 5
U.S. Account 5
World History 5
Human Geography 4
Environmental Science (NEXT YEAR)
Calculus BC (NEXT YEAR)
- AP Scholar with Honors (at least)
- CAPT (Declare test) Scholar
- Law Society, President
- Hospital Volunteer
- Political Volunteer (CT Governor's Speed 2006) (got a great letter of recommendation from the candidate)
- Analyst for an exporting corporation in Cape Town, South Africa (got a marvellous letter of recommendation from the CEO)
- Wrestling Team
- Debate Club, Member
- School Newspaper columnist
In case this is allied, I live in Connecticut.
Monica Lewinsky was accepted, how earnestly could it be?
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