EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT APPLYING TO LSE // Q&A WITH LSE STUDENTS PART 1

We're back with more LSE content!! I chatted with Katie (BSc International Relations and History), Akber (BSc Management) and Saachi (BSc Finance) who are all fellow first years students at LSE. We talk all about the application process, requirements and what to put in your personal statement as well as the workload and social life now we're here!! I hope you find this video useful and as ever, if you have any questions, feel free to comment them down below or contact me on Instagram.
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In the video we also talk about applying to UCL, KCL (Kings College London), Warwick University, Edinburgh University, University of Birmingham, Liverpool University, Singapore Management University, National University of Singapore and New York University Abu Dhabi

[@emmie1869]

This was a really interesting video. I always thought LSE was full of Oxbridge rejects! You are all super-clever, yet not one of you chose to apply to Oxford or Cambridge!!

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad you enjoyed it! I know, from chatting to people LSE students tend to have applied to multiple London universities rather than Oxbridge!

[@JabirAhmad-it5cv]

​@@ImogenWhiteHi....! I am from pakistan 🇵🇰 an undergraduate student studying international relations. .Are there any opportunities for pakistani students to study in LSE based on scholarships .

[@akshitapurohit5539]

This was so useful! I was panicking that I hadn’t heard back from LSE and I applied a while ago so I’m glad that it’s normal that they take ages to reply xx

[@ImogenWhite]

Yeah it's completely normal Akshita!! Glad you found this useful, please feel free to share with anyone who you think would be interested!! xx

[@dishaa6164]

It was soo much fun 🤩 CANT WAIT FOR PART 2

[@ImogenWhite]

Ah I'm so glad you found it useful!! It should be coming this week 🤞🏻

[@MuhammadAbbas-ff2ky]

This video was really helpful. Can’t wait for the second video.

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh thank you! It should be coming sometime this week!!

[@julimoscowskaya2481]

The video is really very interesting! I live in Russia but I like to listen to how students study in other countries. I’m glad that you made this video because it’s may be useful for future students. Good luck 😉

[@ImogenWhite]

Ah thanks! I'm glad you found it interesting, hopefully it'll be a useful resource for other students!

[@Sohamsta]

Well, you’ve earned a new sub, i love how you make your videos!

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you so much!

[@krworrall]

so nice making this video with you !! hopefully it’ll be useful for anyone looking to apply to lse :)

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you so SO much for being in the video!! You were fab ❤️❤️

[@ImogenWhite]

@hufflepuff harry potter lover Yes that's right!

[@ImogenWhite]

@UCTDJRE897XQoo9xIEyJAsww Saachi: 'Well I do love maths. It links to my ISC (Indian School Certificate) subjects and I liked the look of the course at LSE. It was similar to the things I studied in Commerce at school (stocks, debt and ratio analysis). When I was looking through the UCAS Search tool, it was the one that appealed to me the most.'

[@alishas7960]

Omg I LOVE this!!!

[@ImogenWhite]

I'm so glad Alisha!

[@siumiabeywickrema5606]

this was so helpful! thanks so much!!

[@ImogenWhite]

No problem! Glad you found it useful ❤️

[@valarie218]

This is pretty interesting, considering how diverse your group of friends are! I’m from Singapore (graduated from NUS in 2012) and am quite surprised to see it being mentioned by Saachi in the video! My husband also did International Relations in LSE (graduated in 2011), so this video definitely struck a chord when Katie mentioned her degree. :) The video is incredibly informative. Keep up the good work!

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh thanks Valarie! I'm glad you found it interesting - that's so cool, what did your husband go on to do after LSE if you don't mind me asking? :))

[@valarie218]

He completed his PGDE (I think it is called PGCE in the UK) after graduation and is currently teaching history and current affairs in secondary schools here.

[@ImogenWhite]

@@valarie218 That's so cool! I always find it really interesting to see what LSE alumni go on to do!

[@FaisalKhan-os7bv]

I almost c ur msgs in Holly Comment box n i just check ur KZbin Channell Right now....u r really a Mature n Sensitive Girl

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you so much!!

[@Sierraaa3916]

I love this! Thank you😉

[@ImogenWhite]

Ah I'm glad Elly!!

[@anna-jy4lu]

question for katie: did you include any outside reading linked with international relations & history in your personal statement?

[@sufiyanatamu3695]

Wow What a wonderful conversation❤️

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you!

[@jwal2]

What is your advice for linking academic achievements with the theme of your personal statement?

[@rondoflicflac]

Very interesting video! Here in Argentina universities work very very differently so I love learning about other countries!!!

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh I’m glad you found it interesting!! Are you planning to do university in Argentina?

[@rondoflicflac]

@@ImogenWhite yes, but I'd love to do a masters abroad sometime in the future or something like that :)

[@siddhantjain8753]

I have a question for Saachi Did you submit your IELTS score after you got the admission letter or did you submit it along with your application. Also how much did you score in your IELTS. Please help me. Thank you

[@user-mm2vx7is3z]

In order to get into international relations at LSU, do we require maths or is it an optional subject?

[@Microsoft007]

If a student fails the entry test, do they get email of rejection?

[@juanmoliner6667]

this was so interesting Imogen!!! if I end up doing a gap year I genuinely think i will apply to LSE ❤️

[@ImogenWhite]

Ahh I'm so glad Juan!! 100% would recommend applying here if you get the chance! ❤️

[@aryachaudhari9955]

Ok so I have a question for your indian friend saachi? I just want to ask that is it compulsory to take math in 11th and 12th or can I drop math and take economics before applying? Sorry to ask so many questions it's just I am confused and google is no help Thanks 😊

[@pranavaggarwal912]

Hi Imogen! This was the second video of yours that I watched and you absolutely delivered! So helpful and at the same time very entertaining :) Is there a way I could get in touch with Saachi? I'm applying for BSc Finance!

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Pranav, Glad you enjoyed the video - you can get in touch with Saachi, the best way is to DM me on Instagram (@immy.white) and I can give you her contact details!

[@JabirAhmad-it5cv]

Hi....! I am from pakistan 🇵🇰 an undergraduate student studying international relations. .Are there any opportunities for pakistani students to study in LSE based on scholarships .

[@davidkurfurst7761]

Thanks a million times to all four of you! The video is really informative and I love how you do you Q&As, keep it up! :) Also, could you give me the contacts of Akber if possible? I am applying to Bsc management and would love to exchange some questions with a current student.

[@ImogenWhite]

No problem David, glad you found it useful!! Can you DM me on Instagram (@immy.white) and I'll pass on Akber's details? Thanks!

[@davidkurfurst7761]

@@ImogenWhite Sure, that would work, thank you so much!

[@nainsigupta9199]

This is superb

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you! I'm glad you found it useful!

[@anushkamehrotra105]

Great video, Imogen; it was very informative. I have a question for Saachi: I know someone who got 94% in the Indian Standard Board in 12th but was rejected for the economics course, and grades were cited as the reason for the rejection since LSE had received applications from students who had gotten a higher percentage in 12th. What, in your opinion, would be a safe percentage to be considered for a place at LSE?

[@steadyfeet2541]

hey I have the same question for Saachi. Also Anushka, was the student you mentioned rejected this year or last year and if possible can you mention their subject wise marks?

[@anushkamehrotra105]

@@steadyfeet2541 I do not have the subject-wise marks of that student. However, I do know that he got above 95 in Maths and Economics. He was rejected 3 years ago.

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi! Unfortunately we don't know the details of this individual case and therefore can't give any ideas about why this student may have been rejected. I'm glad you found the video useful though! The best bit of advice for you would be to do as well as you can do and then see how the LSE requirements match up!

[@morisharehal]

hi Anushka! Did the university actually state the reason for your rejection, like officially? I'm genuinly curious

[@sohamdeshpande7132]

Hi Imogen! This video was awesome and so much informative! I wanted to ask, is there any way I could get in touch with Saachi? because even I am not going to give A levels and it would help me a lot if I could get any advice from her.

[@aarav1488]

Hey! I'm wondering if you applied and got into LSE, because then I'd love to get in touch with you. I'm in a similar situation :)

[@sahajkhanna6797]

Thanks for the extremely informative video! I wanted to know if Saachi had to appear for the UGAA(Undergraduate admissions assessment) prior to receiving an offer?

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Sahaj, Sorry for not replying sooner, I still need to ask Saachi this so I can reply to you properly!!

[@PinkyPink2362]

Thank you for this video Imogen! It was really helpful. I have a question for Saachi: Did you sit for the UGAA? If so, how was your experience with it?

[@dishaa6164]

Yes even i want to know. But i guess since she said they wanted 90 percent aggregate in boards she must not have taken the exam

[@ImogenWhite]

Saachi: I did take the UGAA. Since I am doing a quantitive course, the weightage was given more to maths in the exam (the exam is on Maths and English). The English section involves writing an essay and the maths section is okay but I found the last two questions super difficult. The maths exam is mainly on the A Level maths syllabus. If you contact LSE they will allow you to sit the exam at your school, given the current circumstances in the world. Normally you would sit the exam in London. Hope this helps! 😊

[@dishaa6164]

@@ImogenWhite Thankyou for replying 😊 Although i just checked ugaa will not be taken for Indian applicants this yr ,,maybe they r going test optional like US

[@matiasortizxxi]

¿Could you make a video about the requirements for a doble degree in the LSE? I live in Bolivia, and my university has a contract (or something like that) with the LSE, so many Bolivian students may be able to get a double degree (in my case, in Economics). The thing is that I don't know almost anything about how to apply, and maybe you could know something about that. Thanks and great videos, keep uploading them, your channel has a great quality.

[@aazeem398]

Speak to your uni and gain more info and look on LSE website

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Matias, Unfortunately as a UK student I don't know much about the double degrees at LSE so I'm not sure I'd be able to put together a useful video on just that topic. Hopefully some of the application tips from this video are also useful for the double degree programme. Thanks so much for the lovely feedback though!

[@hydeyoung9059]

Hello. Thank you for the information you and your friends have provided. I don't really know the content of the channel. But Britain is a country I am very curious about. I'd appreciate it if you'd send us videos about the streets and life of London. See you.

[@ImogenWhite]

No problem Hyde! Glad you enjoyed - my channel is mainly about my university experience in London and as part of that I talk about getting into the university I now study at (LSE)! I will be doing more content showing London when I'm no longer in isolation 😊

[@adaanlar1935]

Hey! Can you please talk about Media and Communication in LSE in your next video? Thanks

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Ada, Media and Comms is not an undergrad course I don't think and for that reason my knowledge on it is quite limited. I will see what I can do in the future though when I make some more videos!

[@adaanlar1935]

@@ImogenWhite ohh alright, thanks tho!!

[@sanjurai40]

Sacchi , did you apply for lse before or after giving 12th boards?

[@ImogenWhite]

You apply in the September-January time to start the following September so I don't think Saachi had taken her exams then!

[@atashreerout3437]

i just have a question like can we apply for diiferent universities including lse ..like if we dont make it at lse then we can get acceptance at anyother universities .....and does marks count your acceptance at lse or they prefer more your personal statement with your marks and on wat basis the chances are sure that we wl get acceptance at lse university ..please reply

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi, Yes when you apply through UCAS you can put down five different universities you want to study at. You need to make sure your grades meet the criteria for LSE firstly, but once they do, it's more about your personal statement than your grades!

[@haniakhalidshariff4573]

How to brighten up ur social life if ur doing online school

[@ImogenWhite]

This is a good video idea! Adding it to the list now!!

[@nadianazri6330]

May I know lse perspective from phd students? Thinking to apply for PhD there...

[@ImogenWhite]

Unfortunately I don't know any PhD students but there is lots of information on the website: www.lse.ac.uk/geography-and-environment/phd Hope this helps Nadia!

[@christine.093]

Hi what if my a level gardes are all A's but my GSCS's are all 6's would that be fine.

[@ImogenWhite]

Hmm, it's worth an application as long as you meet the GCSE requirements, especially if there are reasons for your GCSE results, like a lower achieving school, unusual circumstances etc.

[@christine.093]

@@ImogenWhite I moved to the country half way through year 11 and it took me a lot of time to understand the structure of the exams that’s why my grades are 6’s but accounting and finance needs grade 7’s and I am very worried abt not getting in

[@dhakshavivek7192]

Hi, just wondering why none of you decided to apply to oxbridge as well

[@ImogenWhite]

I can't answer for the others but I personally didn't want to apply to Oxbridge because I didn't want to have to do the interview and my grades were just one grade too low! Also I wanted to be in London because there are so many benefits to being in the capital and it's also close to home with good public transport links for me!

[@dhakshavivek7192]

@@ImogenWhite Ok thank you!

[@aryanrai8904]

How did saachi from India got admission in bsc finance in lse

[@ImogenWhite]

She explains in this video!

[@christelle5491]

Hi, I want to apply to lse, my current a level subjects are Bio Math and Econs. If I get A* for all of them what are my chances of getting in. Should I be doing a level chemistry ? Also if I do as fm do the recognize it even tho it’s not the full a level?

[@ImogenWhite]

What subject do you want to apply for?

[@christelle5491]

@@ImogenWhite economics

[@christelle5491]

@@ImogenWhite my main q is like do u think my subjects are strong enough as I know it is a very competitive course. Should I be doing chemistry a level to increase my chances or is bio strong enough.

[@ImogenWhite]

My main concern is that you do not have further maths. Economics is so competitive at LSE and very mathematical that very few offers are made to candidates that do not offer FM. You should be doing FM (even at AS level) rather than Chemistry at A level to give yourself the best chance of an offer. Good luck.

[@HimanshuvMaheshwari]

Saachi : Hey, i am looking to apply for BSc Finance and the requirements are A*AA which is 95-95-95-90-90 in Class 12th (with 95 or above in math)examination - India (ISC or CIBSE). In the application process i fill the predicted grades as a A*AA which is again 95-95-95-90-90 and i get an offer. But after Class 12 result i get 95-90-90-90-90 with 90 in math or 95-95-90-90-90 with 90 in math. Will i get rejected after submitting my actual marks to LSE?

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi! I'm not actually with Saachi at the moment as I'm not at uni so I will try and get an answer to this but there might be a slight delay- apologies!

[@HimanshuvMaheshwari]

@@ImogenWhite sure. no problem.

[@sufiyanatamu3695]

Normal average students can't make into LSE😔😔

[@jineetm1139]

Question to akber - what was your offer on both attempts?

[@ImogenWhite]

Akber's offer the both times were AAA including an A in Maths!

[@samriddhipandey6362]

Can I know what are the master's course offered by LSE.... Cause I really want to apply for my Master degree....

[@ImogenWhite]

The best place to look is on the LSE website for all the upto date Masters info. www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Available-programmes

[@samriddhipandey6362]

@@ImogenWhite thankyou ✨❣️

[@nainsigupta9199]

Hey thanks this is very nice video I have a question for saachi I want to o take admissions in lse for masters in economics so what the qualification should I possess whether it is also matter my 12 percentage or only graduation Like usa, uk also required various qualification like olympiad,published paper Please give me some guidance

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Nainsi, Unfortunately as Saachi and I are not Masters students we don't really know about the requirements for these courses but here is some specific information for you: www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/degree-programmes-2021/MSc-Economics (look under the Entry Requirements section!) Hope this helps!!

[@nainsigupta9199]

@@ImogenWhite thanku dear this link is very informative for me

[@jaithragupta1916]

I have a question for saachi - can you please tell me more about your personal statement.

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Jaithra, Can you be slightly more specific, what would you like to know about the personal statement?

[@luigostime7466]

Is math a must for A levels

[@ImogenWhite]

Not necessarily- it depends on the course you want to do! It’s certainly not for geography/ politics etc but is for economics and more maths- based courses. Look at the specific course pages on the LSE website to find out if it is for the ones you’re interested in!

[@preshitasrkive]

Can you please do a video with a student from mass communication department?maybe a post graduate student

[@ImogenWhite]

I would really like to do a video with a postgraduate student Preshita! Unfortunately I don't really have anyone that I know yet that I could do this with but next year I'll do my best to try and make this happen!!

[@preshitasrkive]

@@ImogenWhite thank you for your kindness!!

[@ImogenWhite]

@@preshitasrkive no problem!!

[@obaidqadri]

I want to get admission in LSE. But I don't know how to make it. Can you please make a basic video about how to apply for different courses and what is the eligibility. That would be great. Regards. I am subscribing you. 🤞

[@ImogenWhite]

Glad you found this useful!

[@obaidqadri]

@@ImogenWhite please make a basic video on the eligibility for masters and phd. 🤓

[@Diya-ze1gg]

Saachi: Can you apply to LSE without your 12th-grade results? Can you make that clear, please? Thank You.

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Diya, Yes you apply with your predicted grades and then when you receive your grades LSE you will be offered a place if they meet your offer requirements :)

[@Diya-ze1gg]

@@ImogenWhite Okay that makes so much sense. Thank you

[@rashmikachatterjee8999]

how hard is the competetion for economics maths as a UK student

[@ImogenWhite]

Economics/ Maths are very competitive courses at LSE. There aren't quotas of international to home students so the competition level is the same but it is high!! 😊

[@rashmikachatterjee8999]

@@ImogenWhite thank you for responding!!!! would it be ok i asked more questions? i started binging ur videos and i liked the advice u started giving ? would u prefer insta dms or would u prefer it here ?

[@ImogenWhite]

@@rashmikachatterjee8999 ooh thank you so much!! insta DMs are probably better, I reply to all messages on there as well!!

[@rashmikachatterjee8999]

@@ImogenWhite okkk thanks for responding so quickly

[@Papita836]

Does lse give financial aid or scholarship to undergraduate law student from foreign land ?? Pls reply 😄😄😄

[@ImogenWhite]

Yes LSE has a wide range of financial support available for UK students but also international students - you can find out about it/ what your eligible for by googling LSE financial support

[@smithereensloccomotives678]

How comes LSE doesn't offer STEM courses like sciences

[@ImogenWhite]

LSE is a specialist Social Science university, hence its name The London School of Economics and Poitical Science.

[@smithereensloccomotives678]

@@ImogenWhite Oh thx I thought it was called LSE

[@asmag3121]

Do people get in with average gcse grades?

[@ImogenWhite]

It depends what you mean by average GCSE grades Asma but for sure not everyone has 12A*s!

[@asmag3121]

Imogen average as in Bs

[@ImogenWhite]

@@francisa7567 depends on what subjects they are in but I’d say if you’ve got good a level predictions it’s definitely worth an application!

[@daviderhiuremu7988]

Thanks for the video. Very informative. Please, can I get your assistance?

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi David, You can get in touch via instagram (@immy.white) !

[@djmagzbtd]

How much do you spend monthly on living expenses?

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi I'm actually thinking of doing a video all about this soon so keep your eyes peeled!!

[@djmagzbtd]

@@ImogenWhite Thanks! Another Q: If I understood you in this video right; does Kings accept applicants continously, i.e. your chance of getting in is reducing over time? Whereas LSE will first look at the applications and accept people well into january? Thus meaning I have better time to apply? I’ve yet to apply to either and I’m getting nervous that my chances are slim because Im too late.

[@ImogenWhite]

@@djmagzbtd Hi! I wouldn't worry too much, I know LSE certainly look at applicants once everyone has applied but the other thing to remember is that Kings have nearly 20,000 undergrads compared to about 5,000 at LSE so there are a lot more places there! I think (don't hold me to this!) Kings do look at applications as they come in but they also often take ages to give out offers after you've applied so it's not going to be a case of them running out of places!

[@djmagzbtd]

@@ImogenWhite Thanks! I’ll try and apply before christmas:) Full focus on exams rn:)

[@ImogenWhite]

@@djmagzbtd I can imagine!! Best of luck with it all!!

[@jamesmaslow222]

I’m from Singapore and I can tell ya it’s hard to get into NUS and SMU being a Singaporean like you gotta do either rly good for ur diploma or get pretty good A lvl results But rn I’m doing BSc Accounting and Finance in Singapore under UOL LSE

[@ImogenWhite]

Ah that's so cool Anjali! Thanks for sharing, as you can tell from the video I don't know much about universities in Singapore but it's super interesting to hear about the different requirements!

[@rafiahmed963]

Woohoo Saachi!

[@ImogenWhite]

Hehe love the support Rafi!!

[@sabnur8178]

Nice

[@xubarney1326]

Hi. I heard from your video previously that LSE waits till all applications are submitted to them before start reviewing them. But on the website it says they decide on a rolling basis. Is that the same thing? When is the best time to submit? Wish for your reply thanks for the videos

[@ImogenWhite]

For the last two years, LSE has not given any offers out until February. They then give out offers on a rolling basis between February and May. Hope this helps.

[@haniakhalidshariff4573]

I will apply for bsc data science in lse

[@ImogenWhite]

Oooh best of luck with your application Hania!

[@nishadeshpande4383]

Hey ! Can you pls help me with applying for law in lse ... I'm 19 and I'm from India !! Even a small response would mean the world. Ps- loving your channel .. good luck

[@ImogenWhite]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! I'm hoping to do another video soon with a law student so keep your eyes peeled for that!!

[@nishadeshpande4383]

@@ImogenWhite thanks a ton ! 💕

[@pinkmangooooo]

Did u get in

[@dishagarwal20]

Saachi, want to know more about how you applied from India,if u can comment the email address Thanks Imogen!!

[@ImogenWhite]

The best way to contact Saachi is on Instagram: her instagram is @saachikamat

[@dishagarwal20]

Thank you...but unfortunately I’m not on Instagram....but thank you :)

[@SumanDas-mj2wy]

Hey Imogen! Can I get your email id ? Want to know more about how you applied for LSE and the whole application procedure Specially for international students. From India

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi Suman, I can do my best to help - I answer queries via instagram (@immy.white) so best thing to do is to send me a DM on there!

[@nissrini5461]

Hello Imogen! Thank you for this video :) i was hoping you could drop Saachi’s email or any way of formal contact so that i could post a couple of queries to her regarding applying as international applicant from India. Thank you, stay safe :)

[@ImogenWhite]

Hi! No worries- if you drop me a DM on Instagram (@immy.white) I can link you up with her that way!