<p>Can anyone familiar with the process explain to me the most important aspects of the admission? I don't exactly get the tariff system--what role do AP scores play, and what role do predictive IB scores play?</p>
<p>How helpful is a streak of 5s on APs pertinent to the subject to which I'll be applying.
Is it frowned upon to apply for two very different majors, maybe within the same school?
Does the transcript play any role? If so, how much can it weigh into the decision process?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>LSE and Oxford have two different admissions standards. LSE requries APs, while Oxford allows both APs and SAT IIs. And yes, you would be expected to get 5s. On their websites they should say which APs are apt for each subject.</p>
<p>As far as I know, the transcript plays no role.</p>
<p>A) You can only apply to one program at Oxford
B) Your personal statement must cover both of your " two very different majors"
C) Universities of Oxford/LSE’s caliber don’t use the tariff system by assigning conditional acceptances that require specific amounts of points but usually end up in the 400+ range due to the caliber of applicants.
D) Oxford admissions and LSE admissions differ in the emphasis on level of test scores(LSE is much more stats based than Oxford). Oxford uses the interview and the personal statement more it seems.
E) TSR will help you much more on LSE/Oxford.</p>
<p>I have 5s on all the pertinent AP exams (economics, AB and BC) and a few other impertinent APs. I’m pretty confident that my teachers will predict me highly, but I’m not sure of that. Either way I’m guessing the AP scores will be useful.</p>
<p>Does the SAT I play any role? </p>
<p>For reference, I would be applying to “Computer Science and Philosophy” in Oxford and two in LSE being: “Philosophy, Logic, and the Scientific Method” and “Econometrics and Mathematical Economics”. </p>
<p>It’s my understanding that UCAS allows me to apply to 5 such programs. As I would have two left, I would likely apply to two other economics or mathematics programs in the UK, but I’m not sure where. I like Cambridge but can’t apply there as I’m applying to Oxford. Perhaps UCL, not sure yet.</p>
<p>Also, isn’t 400+ fairly low for a tariff range? I would be at 440 alone just with the minimal number of APs I’ve taken… Not to mention my IB will drastically increase that?</p>
<p>[MORSE</a> | Undergraduate Study | University of Warwick](<a href=“http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/depta2z/morse/]MORSE”>http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/depta2z/morse/)</p>
<p>Why not apply to PPE for Oxford? You can drop Politics after year 1. Oxford expects 1400+/32+ for SAT 1/ACT scores and I would assume they would prefer 1500+/34+. Same I would assume goes for LSE as LSE has higher tariff averages than Oxford. Also search “The alternative economics league tables 2011” for more of an idea for Econ programs. </p>
<p>What is your predicted IB scores? </p>
<p>Are you also applying to American Universities in addition to British ones?</p>
<p>Also I am at a loss how you will spin Computer Science, Philosophy, Economics, and the Scientific Method into one personal statement.</p>
<p>^Oxford expects 2100+ with at least a 700 on each section for the SAT :/</p>
<p>I’m sure I can get my writing score up… That or I won’t submit my SAT.</p>
<p>I actually attend LSE; you can’t apply to two programs within the school.
I know it’ll let you do that on your UCAS form but in doing so you more or less blacklist yourself as the departments do share information. Since philosophy and the econ course are within two separate departments, it’ll show that you’ve applied to each separately and the mindset is that you can’t make up your mind on what you want to study (showing you’re not committed) or you’re just sending in more applications in an attempt to increase your chances to get in (which it doesnt, if anything it lessens them). </p>
<p>The thing about it is, for LSE since you obviously have so many people competing for places and everyone has top scores, your personal statement is really what differentiates you from the crowd. You have to show dedicated interest in whatever it is you’re studying, and thus it would be very difficult to write a dedicated personal statement encompassing Philosophy and Mathematical Economics. You should really pick one or the other and focus on a dedicated personal statement showing why you’re committed to that subject and why they should choose you, and what you will bring to the school. As far as Oxford goes, they’re even more likely to reject if the personal statement doesn’t match the course, and the three courses you’ve mentioned are not exactly related in the sense that you can make a coherent, yet dedicated personal statement addressing them all without looking like you can’t make up your mind.</p>
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This is a list of the undergrad subjects/ degrees Oxford offers. You have to choose one to apply. thought this might help you out.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’ve seen that list. This is such a dilemma! I love these courses, and I wouldn’t mind sticking to one after getting in (obviously I have to). It’s just so hard to choose which path to take on the way.</p>
<p>Computer Science and Econometrics are probably the most employable of my shortlist, so to speak. Of course, if I wanted to pursue law in the USA, “Philosophy, Logic, and the Scientific Method” is probably the best.</p>
<p>I think, of all these courses, CompSci/Phil would be my best. However, my test scores would indicate that I’d be better at Econ. My CS teacher leaves a lot to be desired, whereas my economics teacher is excellent–and it shows. </p>
<p>Chances are, I’d have the best shot by applying for an Economics degree. I’ve gone above and beyond–reading pretty tough, technical (i.e. highly quantitative), literature and pursuing my extended essay in that field.</p>