econphdus

Thank you!! That's a smart thing to do (I hadn't thought of, I don't know how I managed to get into MIT's wait list... ) They said they would send an email at the beginning of April with "an update of my status". The thing is, even though I was (hypothetically) second in the wait list, would anyone decline an offer from MIT? From my point of view, being in MIT's wait list is closer to being rejected than to being admitted, isn't it?

Hi guys, I got wait listed for MIT's PhD in Economics and I've been looking for some statistics relating to the proportion of wait listed who actually get accepted, but I couln't find anything. Does anyone know what are the chances of getting off the wait list? Thanks!!

I studied the MSc in Economics a few years ago. In the case of the MSc in Economics I think the price is not worth. Lectures were in big theatres with around 200 students (they mix students from different programs) and you don't get to interact with professors. But that was the case of the MSc in Economics, however, most of the other programs are smaller and with a higher academic quality. I must add that, besides I didn't get the chance to learn much, LSE really worked in my CV when looking for a job. Culturally I loved LSE, it was a really multicultural experience and I got to know people from everywhere. Also, the experience of leaving your class and being in the center of London was absolutely amazing. I loved walking around the river or Covent Garden after my classes. About accommodation, I lived at Bankside hall and I liked it. All LSE halls are ugly, old and smelly, but they are a good solution when you are risk averse and don't want to spend time in London looking for accommodation. Rooms at Bankside were quite big and you could get walking to LSE in around 20 minutes. The area was amazing, I love Borough market area and the riverside walk and they opened a Marks & Spencer under the hall, but, if you consider that area, I wouldn't recommend living under Southwark street, it is unsafe. I don't recommend Sidney Webb hall, the hall is nicer than Bankside, but the way to LSE is long and the area scary (at least for me).