Applying as an international student. Would love brutally honest opinions on my chances, especially for LSE.

Academics

• Cambridge International A Levels
• IGCSEs: 3A*s, 3As, 1B (A* in math and B in FLE) [extenuating circumstances]
• AS Levels: 5As (Mathematics, Economics, Accounting, Business and English General Paper)
• Predicted A Levels: 4A*s in Mathematics, Economics, Accounting and Business
• Consistently one of the top-performing students in my school

Supercurriculars

• Financial Markets, Behavioral Finance and Private Equity courses from Coursera
• Fidelity International — Investment Management job simulation
• John Locke Essay Competition — Commendation for an essay on cashless societies
• Participated in a competitive summer programme focused on financial markets.
• Completed a research internship investigating MSME borrowing, exploring access to credit, borrowing patterns, financing challenges and the factors influencing lending decisions for small and medium-sized businesses.
• Read good 5 investing/finance books

Extracurriculars & leadership

• School vice-captain
• Led a blood donation initiative that collected 36 units, with the potential to help over 108 patients
• Organised a book donation drive that collected 350+ books for charitable organisations

Universities / courses

• LSE — Accounting and Finance
• LSE — Finance
• UCL — Statistics with Economics and Finance
• King's College London — Accounting and Finance
• Warwick — Accounting and Finance

How competitive would this profile be for these courses, especially LSE Accounting & Finance and Finance? Also, since I applied in the first week of October, when can I realistically expect to hear back from each university? I’ve seen people receiving offers already and would love to hear from previous applicants!

I applied to LSE Econ, LSE Finance, Cambridge Econ, Imperial EFDS and UCL Econ. I have a 45/45 IB predicted (Econ, Math AA and Physics at HL), recs from my econ and maths teachers, who have both taught me for 4+ yrs now, and a pretty good PS (lots of stuff I've done is related to econ/maths). I thought this put me in a pretty good position, but I got cooked on the TMUA today (expecting a 5-6+), and I was wondering if this means I have no chance for my unis. Just to clarify, I didn't apply to any safety's because I am international, so my safety's are Bocconi, SSE and HSG in Europe.

Hey everyone!

I’m currently doing a one-year MSc at LSE (2026/27), and I’m considering moving back home around April, once I’ve completed all my in-person academic commitments and essay submissions.

I’d still be enrolled and complete my dissertation remotely, ideally with departmental approval. My main reason is financial, as staying in London for several additional months without needing to attend campus seems like an unnecessary expense.

Has anyone done something similar? Specifically, did LSE allow you to leave early without withdrawing your Student visa sponsorship?

I’ve already contacted the visa team, but I’d appreciate hearing about anyone’s experience with this!

I’ve been really interested in LSE’s Law and Anthropology course as I am applying for law however I enjoy the more flexible aspect of Anthropology. However I’m curious to know what the experience actually studying the course is. For example, I am curious about:
• Was the law teaching slightly unfulfilled (as it is not as extensive as a standard LLB)?
• How interesting is the topic of anthropology (I haven’t previously studied it)?
• How is the social life with a joint honors course? Not only with those who do straight law and social anthropology but also those within the course (as there aren’t that many students)
• Any professional experiences with the degree

Overall, I would love any current students or graduates to share anything about their experience in this course!

Hi everyone, I’m was planning on applying to e+eh this year however my predicteds are only a*aaa in econ, maths, further maths and physics . I’m also doing the tmua, but I know that’s not relevant to this course .

Do you think there is any point applying and wasting a spot on my ucas because of my A in maths. I know I meet the entry requirement but I’m guessing everyone applying has an A* so would I not be considered competitive anymore?

Any advice would be appreciated, Thank you!!

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For reference, I have a 41 predicted IB and I'm applying LSE econ. I sat the tmua today, but I got a little cooked (paper 1, ifykyk), and I'm now expecting a 5-6. I've been thinking about whether I should consider Econ + DS as a second choice, as my PS does have some relevance to data/stats applied to economics–though I would probably have to modify it to create a more equal split between econ and ds, so idk. What do you guys think? Is it worth modifying my econ PS slightly to fit econ + ds?

MSc Acc and Fin (1st choice)
MSc Acc and Data Analytics (2nd choice)

No internships unfortunately, did AmplifyME summer training program, a virtual student consultancy, student rep, couple sports society memberships.

1st yr: 75
2nd yr: 82

Russel group uni

I submitted a reinstatement request for 2027/28 entry and received an email confirming that it had been processed. My Action History also shows the request as "Approved."

However, under "My Programme Choices," I can still only see my old 2026/27 programme choices and application outcomes.

Has anyone else experienced this? If your portal has updated, how long did it take after receiving the confirmation email?

Thanks in advance!

A little about my background:

• Undergraduate: Business Administration Degree
• Work experience: Currently at 2 years and 10 months of full-time experience at a CPG MNC, primarily in commercial with recent pivot to finance with an exposure to demand planning, forecasting, and market analysis.
• Career goal: Transition into management consulting.

I have two main questions:

1. Work experience: LSE mentions that less than 12 months of work experience is ideal for the MSc Management. I'll have around 3.5 years of experience by the time I start the programme. Would this be considered too much experience for the MiM? Would it put me at a disadvantage during admissions, or is it still worth applying?
2. GMAT/GRE requirement: As an international applicant with an undergraduate degree, would I be required to submit a GMAT or GRE score? I've seen references to this requirement for applicants without a UK degree, but I'd appreciate clarification from anyone who has applied under similar circumstances.

I'd also appreciate any insights into how LSE views applicants with several years of corporate experience and whether the MiM is a good route into consulting at this stage of my career.

To the people who might suggest an MBA: Too expensive and pretty difficult to get a loan from my country.

Please feel free to suggest other suitable programs and schools!

Thanks in advance :D

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I got an A in Maths IGCSE but got an A* in Add Maths. Am I at a very big disadvantage?

Hi all,

I wanted to ask if anyone else is applying to either of these (or other ID department courses) this cycle? It’d be nice to compare notes and maybe stay in touch through the process. Also, I'd love advice from current students or alumni of these programmes, especially on writing the statement of academic purpose. Like, what did you focus on? How much should it be about academic interests versus practical or field experience? And anything else useful to know when writing the SOP?

For context, I’m a final-year international undergrad student in the UK studying Economics and International Development.

i currently go to a RG, with a high first average, what is the general competition like? do i need to do more or is academics enough? since i wanna do ai governance, i know oxford just released a new MA exactly on that topic, am i better applying there?

Hi everyone! I'm a US applicant planning to apply to LSE for Fall 2027 entry. LSE is my top choice, and I'd really appreciate some realistic opinions on my chances, particularly from current students or alumni of these programmes

Programmes:

• MSc Management
• MSc Management of Information Systems and Digital Innovation (MISDI)

Other Universities I'm Considering:

• Imperial College London
• University College London (UCL)
• London Business School (LBS)
• University of Washington

Academics:

• University of California, Berkeley (graduated May 2025)
• Double major in economics and econ-related discipline
• Approximately 3.2/4.0 GPA
• Relevant coursework in econometrics, data science, economics, international business, and technology/political economy
• GRE: Not taken yet. Currently preparing and aiming for 320–325+

Professional Experience:

• Currently working as an Onboarding & Implementation Project Manager at a B2B SaaS/InsurTech startup, managing end-to-end software implementations, cross-functional technical teams, and client relationships.
• Previously worked at Airtable in contract compliance and data analytics, including AI-output auditing and data quality.
• Finance & Accounting internship at One Medical (Amazon), working with FP&A, financial reporting, and cross-functional teams.
• Earlier experience in accounting, tax preparation, and bookkeeping.
• Currently pursuing PMP certification (expected February 2027).

Research & Extracurriculars:

• Led an undergraduate econometrics research project examining transportation infrastructure and tourism growth in Japan, using R, Stata, and Difference-in-Differences modeling.
• Conducted environmental justice research analyzing air quality trends in San Francisco, using statistical analysis and regression modeling.

My biggest concern is my 3.22 undergraduate GPA. I know LSE is extremely competitive, and I'm unsure how much weight admissions places on academic performance versus professional experience, especially for management-related programmes.

I've gained substantial experience in AI management and implementation at my job. I'm also debating whether to delay my application to take the GRE. I'm aiming for a 320-325+ score, but since LSE uses rolling admissions, I'm worried about waiting until December and potentially hurting my chances by applying later.

Questions:

1. Realistically, how competitive would my profile be for either programme, particularly with my GPA?
2. Would a GRE score of 320-325+ meaningfully strengthen my application, or would it be better to apply earlier without one (if permitted)?
3. Does my professional experience help offset my GPA, or is LSE primarily academically focused?
4. Would you consider either of these programmes a realistic target, or are both reaches?

I'd really appreciate candid feedback, especially from anyone who has applied with a similar academic background. Thank you! :))

I’m applying for Economic History and Economics and Economic History at LSE and would really appreciate feedback on my personal statement.

I’m particularly interested in how to demonstrate academic interest and critical reflection, and how to divide the space between the three UCAS questions. One reviewer suggested cutting Q3 to around 600–800 characters to allow deeper discussion in Q1 and Q2.

Would any current students or successful applicants be willing to share advice, especially those who applied using the new three-question format? I’d be very grateful for your help.

I want to pursue my masters in Econ from LSE can someone actually guide/mentor. I have a bare minimum clue of admission procedures, curriculum etc it'll be really great if someone could help!!!!

Hi all,
I'm a part-time MSc Media and Communications student based in Brighton, and I'm looking for somewhere in LSE accommodation to stay on Monday and Tuesday nights during term, possibly Wednesday too.
This might suit you if you're in a shared room with a spare bed, or if you're only in your room some nights (staying with a partner, going home midweek, etc.) and wouldn't mind someone using it while you're away. We can discuss price and specifics
I'm working full time alongside the course, so I'm quiet, tidy, and mostly out during the day.
Drop me a message if you're interested
Thanks

Applying autumn 2027 (2028 entry). Brutally honest feedback welcome while I can still fix things.

- Academics: full IB, aiming for 40–42. HL: Maths AA, Physics, Business, English B. SL: History, Catalan. No IB Econ at my school 😅 10th grade ~7.1/10 (hoping it doesn't count much).

- Unis: LSE Management (dream) + Oxford E&M, Warwick, Bocconi, St. Gallen, SSE, Esade

- Tests: TARA, Bocconi Test, SAT, St. Gallen and Esade admission tests

- ECs:

• dlango (dlango.com), my own clothing brand. Probably my strongest EC: real business experience
• Investing: read books on investing and trading, made $2,500+, might try a prop firm challenge
• Economics Olympiad (aiming for IEO), essay competition (prob. John Locke), startup competition, MUN, volunteering, Extended Essay on a business topic
• Maybe: online courses or an academic article with cold-emailing an university professor

👇 Help me out:

1. Rate my chances 1–10
2. Will my 10th grade grades haunt me?
3. What would you add or cut? Most important question
4. Does the brand actually help for Management?
5. Offer holders: what got you in? Is a mentor worth it?

Even a one-line answer helps 🙏