How to Get Into the London School of Economics

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Form relationships with mentors familiar with LSE or your field.. Try to form long-term career goals.. Research LSE and potential programs as much as possible.

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Form relationships with mentors familiar with LSE or your field.

Step 1

Form relationships with mentors familiar with LSE or your field.

2

Try to form long-term career goals.

Step 2

Try to form long-term career goals.

3

Research LSE and potential programs as much as possible.

Step 3

Research LSE and potential programs as much as possible.

4

Participate in activities that relate your academic interests.

Step 4

Participate in activities that relate your academic interests.

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Meet or exceed LSE's academic requirements.

Step 5

Meet or exceed LSE's academic requirements.

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Choose a program of study.

Step 6

Choose a program of study.

7

Craft a personal statement that conveys passion for your program.

Step 7

Craft a personal statement that conveys passion for your program.

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Choose a reference

Step 8

Choose a reference

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Register with UCAS and submit your application before the deadline.

Step 9

Register with UCAS and submit your application before the deadline.

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Track your application and wait around 8 weeks for a decision.

Step 10

Track your application and wait around 8 weeks for a decision.

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Take the UGAA, if necessary.

Step 11

Take the UGAA, if necessary.

12

Submit your application and supporting documents on the LSE website.

Step 12

Submit your application and supporting documents on the LSE website.

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Upload a scanned copy of your official transcript.

Step 13

Upload a scanned copy of your official transcript.

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Choose 2 academic references.

Step 14

Choose 2 academic references.

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Write a clear, concise, and specific personal statement.

Step 15

Write a clear, concise, and specific personal statement.

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Summarize your professional experience in a CV.

Step 16

Summarize your professional experience in a CV.

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Submit any supporting documents required by your program.

Step 17

Submit any supporting documents required by your program.

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Track your application and wait for a decision.

Step 18

Track your application and wait for a decision.

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Check LSE's educational requirements for your nation.

Step 19

Check LSE's educational requirements for your nation.

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Meet English language requirements.

Step 20

Meet English language requirements.

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Make sure your reference attests to your ability to live abroad.

Step 21

Make sure your reference attests to your ability to live abroad.

22

Assemble your UCAS or graduate application.

Step 22

Assemble your UCAS or graduate application.

23

Apply for a Tier 4 Visa upon acceptance.

Step 23

Apply for a Tier 4 Visa upon acceptance.

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