United Kingdom postgraduate chances

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>New here but figured I'd see if anyone could assess my chances of acceptance into a economics postgraduate program in the UK. </p>

<p>1.) I'm looking to apply to mid-top tier schools. I don't think I'm quite cut out for the top-top programs (LSE, OxBridge, UCL, etc.) but think I'd fair well going for other good programs. On my shortlist are Durham, St Andrews, Glasgow, Newcastle, Manchester, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Bristol, and Leicester. Will probably narrow it down to 5-6 as application time approaches.</p>

<p>2.) I'm currently in my senior year at a (decent) state school. I'll be here an extra semester to take some more math courses. As it stands right now, my stats read:</p>

<p>-3.87 GPA
-A's in all economics classes (including Intermediate Micro and Macro theory)
-A's in Calculus 1 and Business Calculus (taking linear algebra and calculus 2 next semester and probably calculus 3 next fall)
-Economic Impact Study Research (in progress)
-Studied abroad in the Czech Republic</p>

<p>I haven't taken the GRE yet, though looking through some of those schools admissions, they didn't make mention of it. Will probably take it anyways.</p>

<p>I'm not sure what the chances are of Americans being admitted into UK programs, but I have my heart set on doing my studies over there. I know some of the schools I listed will have higher standards, I'm just looking for a general consensus on where I stand and maybe what I can do to make myself a better applicant. Thank you!</p>

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<p>A 3.87 GPA meets the minimum requirements for all of the top schools (anyone above the minimum requirements stands a good chance of getting in). You could consider Oxbridge, UCL, LSE, etc. </p>

<p>UK schools will not want the GRE. They’ll only look at your transcripts and application. </p>

<p>In terms of best schools of economics: LSE/Oxbridge -> UCL/Durham -> Edinburgh -> St. A’s/Glasgow/Manchester/Bristol -> Nottingham -> Leicester.</p>

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<p>thanks, NYU2013. I know my GPA is good, but I’m also not going to be naive and assume that it warrants admission to those top schools. My school is by no means world renowned, it honestly came down to finances for me when choosing it.
I actually read over LSE’s admission policy and saw that they do want GRE scores. I think you’re right about the other programs though (possibly exceptions to OxBridge, UCL).
I’ve just read over a few other student profiles of students trying to get into those top programs and they seem to have a lot more going for them then just a GPA (i.e. lots of research, internships, etc.)</p>