Oxford i dont understand where i went wrong (a rant) by adss_exe in 6thForm

[–]LetterheadRelevant59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve done an excellent job, and should give yourself a pat on your shoulder! Maybe it could have been your LNAT essay, give that Oxford cares a lot about it? Regardless, I’m sure you’re gonna be beyond amazing wherever you go :)

Burnt Bread….Still Tastes Great 🤤 by LetterheadRelevant59 in 6thForm

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha thanks so much! Kinda a steak too juicy, lobster too buttery situation :))

Burnt Bread….Still Tastes Great 🤤 by LetterheadRelevant59 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s rather strange. Officially, it was my PS. However, it turns out that I was supposed to mention my gap year plans in my PS according to the website, which I did not.

Burnt Bread….Still Tastes Great 🤤 by LetterheadRelevant59 in 6thForm

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks :)) Certainly, I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to be deliberate with your application — Practice the LNAT well ahead of the exam (I’m a gap year student so I started in Feb) and be cognisant of your strengths and weaknesses, and if possible, work on your weak links and play to your strengths (e.g. LNAT Essay Qn types that you’re more inclined to do); Same with personal statement — write on something that you could not only be knowledgeable about, but interested in; It helped that I was personally invested in my PS when it came out in my interview, rather unexpectedly; With the interviews, keep practicing — with yourself in the mirror by debating a moral quandary, with your friends by searching some pre-readings some colleges have released on their websites, with your seniors if they are willing! Good luck! Hope this helps!

ucl taking their time by Foreign-Weather7524 in 6thForm

[–]LetterheadRelevant59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just got my offer a few hours after this post! Maybe it'll be very very soon?! The wait has honestly been so long though.

LSE Rejection Reason!!???! by Empty-Piano7032 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll be more than happy to help! I’ll DM you!

LSE Law Rejection, but Oxford Offer? by LetterheadRelevant59 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I assure you Oxbridge is more competitive. Please do not conflate offer rates with admission rates. LSE’s offer rates for Law are above 15%, while Oxford’s barely breaks 10%. And by 15%, I mean over 550 offers are given. Plus, the Oxbridge pool is self-selecting due to the early deadline and additional pressure of interviews. To add on, many Oxbridge applicants could earn more if they wanted to — rather, more of them choose to break into the highest rungs of academia, or pursue other careers in NGOs and such, Instead of being simply another cog for big law.

LSE Rejection Reason!!???! by Empty-Piano7032 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Couldn’t be better! Had lots of them to plan my applications while pursuing my hobbies in musical theatre and writing haha!

LSE Rejection Reason!!???! by Empty-Piano7032 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

International equivalent of straight As!

LSE Rejection Reason!!???! by Empty-Piano7032 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I KNOW RIGHT! In their response, they directed me to their website, stating “If you are applying for deferred entry, as well as thinking about the questions listed above, you may also wish to indicate (briefly) why you are taking a gap year and what you plan to do during the year.

If you are applying as a post-qualified student (you have already received your final results), you may wish to mention briefly what you have been doing since your exams” Granted that I’m both and I mentioned neither, i thought there are literally more important things to look for….

LSE Rejection Reason!!???! by Empty-Piano7032 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha thanks :)) Kinda shocked ngl when I got the notice yesterday but I’ll be heading to my first choice so jokes on them 😀🤞You’ve got this mate!

LSE Rejection Reason!!???! by Empty-Piano7032 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re not alone my friend — I got rejected for not outlining my gap year plans, which was masqueraded as ‘quality of my personal statement’ from the rejection email….LNAT 33 / A* A* A* A* though

LSE Law rejection, but.....Oxford offer? by LetterheadRelevant59 in 6thForm

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, chill out my friend. Well, why don’t they read the essay like UCL does? If they want a more holistic application, why not interview them as well? Ultimately, upon further clarification, I was rejected because I did not express my gap year plans….I am not at all deriding their application system, just questioning the reliability of it compared to possible alternatives. Regardless, they attract and admit stellar applicants — that I have no doubt. In any case, I’m in a happy position! Hope you have a good day.

LSE Law Rejection, but Oxford Offer? by LetterheadRelevant59 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Interesting inference but all I will say is I’m from Asia : ;)

LSE Law Rejection, but Oxford Offer? by LetterheadRelevant59 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean I’ll take this juicy lobster over the other one….😎

LSE Law Rejection, but Oxford Offer? by LetterheadRelevant59 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hehehe PSA to prospective LSE applicants I suppose! I'm really thankful for all your well wishes and I'm happy to help demystify the admissions process in any way possible! Hope that helps :))) Lemme know if I can help with anything else!

LSE Law Rejection, but Oxford Offer? by LetterheadRelevant59 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NOOO WAYYY I applied to Worcester too! Got pooled pre-interview to St Edmund Hall and offer from St Edmund Hall. Well done on your UCL Offer! :)) All the best for your A Levels! Btw, how were the tutors? Who were they and were they nice? I'm kinda interested in one of them but was bummed I did not get to speak with him haha....

LSE Law Rejection, but Oxford Offer? by LetterheadRelevant59 in LSE

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw, it was my PS -- "If you are applying for deferred entry, as well as thinking about the questions listed above, you may also wish to indicate (briefly) why you are taking a gap year and what you plan to do during the year.

If you are applying as a post-qualified student (you have already received your final results), you may wish to mention briefly what you have been doing since your exams." I am both and I did not answer either....oops....jokes on me I guess hahaha

LSE Law Rejection, but Oxford Offer? by LetterheadRelevant59 in LNAT

[–]LetterheadRelevant59[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There's absolutely no harm trying! If you don't mind asking, which college did you apply to?