intldevelopmentguy

Thanks for all the helpful information guys; this is making me feel a lot more positive about investing in the program.

Just got my notice that I've been recommended for admission with a 5k departmental scholarship! Located in the DC area. Can't believe it/floating on cloud nine. Total best of luck to all of you guys!

I stand corrected! Back to compulsive e-mail checking

From reading previous posts on this site I've come to believe that admitted students are notified via snail mail, when they receive an admissions package. I think that rejections are sent simply through e-mail (which makes sense). Still, ahhhhh.

Ahhhh. Evidence from past years suggests that e-mail = rejection, correct? Maybe I should stop compulsively checking my inbox afterall?

Thanks for the responses, all, I appreciate it! Just to respond to your question, jblsmith, I went to the New College of Florida. It's a great little school, with several pretty unique academic qualities; in addition to the lack of grades, there's a strong emphasis on independent research, and all students are required to write a thoroughly researched Senior Thesis before graduating. The student:faculty ratio is around 10:1, which is quite good for a public university. And it's on the beach

Hi All, I'm new to this site, so I hope that this is the right place to post this.. I am interested in applying for the MSc Environment and Development program at the London School of Economics for Fall of 2012, and before I begin the application process, I'm wondering if anyone has any insight on my chances of getting accepted. The program seems very competitive Intake/applications in 2009: 36/479 (http://www2.lse.ac.u...evelopment.aspx) but I feel that I've got a good shot nonetheless. I suppose the best way to do this is describe my potential strengths and weaknesses.. Strengths: The program is a near perfect fit for my research and career interests (I double majored in Environmental Studies and International Development in undergrad)I am confident that I could put together a very strong applicationI conducted a Fulbright grant in Norway on a relevant topic after graduationI have had several relevant internship experiences (with environmental NGOs, private development consulting firms, etc)I have been published in a peer reviewed journal and presented at numerous conferences, in the US and abroad Very limited quantitative background, with only introductory coursework in economicsI did my bachelors at a little known school, with only about 700 students.. and no grades. We used a pass fail system and narrative evaluations. My evaluations were consistently strong, but I have some concern about admissions officers from LSE being able to understand/appreciate the distinct systemI'm relatively young (23) and only have one year of real work experience after graduation, not counting the Fulbright project (I work in international development and agricultural capacity building with the US Department of Agriculture) Your thoughts or experiences would be much appreciated! Thanks