Hi Everyone. I decided that I will apply to LSE. Thanks for your advice.

Hi insider. Just to let you know I will begin my BMT training later this year. Right now my strategy is to apply for deferred entry later this year and try again next year if I’m unsuccessful. Thanks again for your advice. I really appreciate it.


(PS. miko07 I’ve contacted someone who is studying in Oxford and he shares with me that the personal statement is more about your understanding and passion for the course of study than your achievements. If that’s the case LSE should follow OxBridge’s example and focus less on the CCAs and more on the personal statements)

insider:

zdvg123:

So you asked why LSE? Simply put it LSE is a target school (unlike our much vaunted local universities). However I'm open to alternatives as well. So insider, what other schools should I consider then?

Remember UCAS allows 5 choices.

If I were you for AC and Finance, I will apply:

1. LSE (first tier)

2. University of Cambridge (first tier)

3. Oxford (first tier)

4. Imperial College or UCL or Warwick (second tier)

5. University of Manchester (third tier)

The first tier likely to require interviews and one must really does darn good to secure a place there (I have a friend's child who has better background than you, armed with first class scholarship but didn't perform well enough for the interview and she had to settle for second tier).

Adding a second tier and third tier in the list is for 'safety net' sake coz they are still good schools if you die die don't want to take local unis...

PS:
Personally I like Cambridge. Been there and love that little town... (like everyday is Sunday when I was there coz very relaxing).

PS2:
Manchester is a bit boring but cheaper...

PS3:
All the 'tiers' assigned is based on my personal understanding (from reading and hear say...)

PS4:
Emmm...didnt' really see your have some CCAs or Community Service track records, showing leadership positions. Should have some right? This will help coz only pure academics unlikely to work for the first tier schools...

Hi Insider! Sad to say my CCA record is (relatively) abysmal since I lack leadership positions ( I do participate in some grassroots activities and OCIP programs along with seminars and workshops though). However I did some research beforehand and I realise that UK universities in general focus more on academic performance and good personal statements over your CCA track record (unless your CCA is related to your intended course of study). However I may be wrong here so please correct me if need be.

Another point which I would like to highlight is that OxBridge interviews all its candidates. On the other hand LSE rarely does interviews (if they even do it in the first place) so I assume your friend's child is applying for OxBridge.

(PS. I highly doubt OxBridge would even bother to interview a poly grad like me. Nothing short of divine intervention will be able to land me a place at OxBridge)

insider:

Hi zdvg123


Base from what I know, you shouldnt have any problem getting admission into LSE AC and Finance. Anything above 3.9 is quite safe for admission.

Just submit in UCAS along with your other choices and see the outcomes.

Good luck!

PS: Why only LSE leh? You should be quite spolit of choices with your background...

Hi insider! Thanks for your advice.

So you asked why LSE? Simply put it LSE is a target school (unlike our much vaunted local universities). However I'm open to alternatives as well. So insider, what other schools should I consider then?

Hi everyone! To briefly introduce myself I graduated from Singapore Poly this year and I would like to pursue a career in the financial sector. I intend to study accounting and finance at LSE (I can’t qualify for LSE econs) and I would like to seek the opinion of forumers here.


Here is a brief list of my credentials:

-Diploma in Banking and Financial Services (merit) with a CGPA of 4.0/4.0.

-Placed on my school’s honor roll (or dean’s list/director’s list) for all six semesters.

-Awarded the DBS Silver Medal and Morgan Stanley Asia (Singapore) Prize

-Received a certificate of high distinction for my team’s achievements in the NUS National Economic and Financial Management Quiz 2012.

-Member of the Changi Youth Ambassadors (Changi Airport Group)

-Internship at Citibank Singapore

I know LSE is highly selective, however one senior from my course graduated from LSE with A BSc in accounting and finance with first class honours … back in 2003

I’d appreciate any advice you can give. Thanks!