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Anyone possibly hear back from UCL yet? And possibly for the MSc in economic policy? It's been six weeks (the waiting time the university says is average) and I've heard absolutely nothing. Not even something for an interview. I am not even sure if UCL, and the econ department, does interviews?

Anyone in here applied to UCL? I applied in mid January and I've heard absolutely nothing. The website said six weeks so I am guessing that I should hear by the very beginning of March, but I haven't heard anything about an interview and I didn't even get an email that confirmed that my application was complete (I have since emailed the admin people and they did confirm that my app was complete and under review...this was a couple of weeks ago). Anyone have any input?! I'm going crazy!

Thanks for the feedback Anzaria! I just finished my app a few weeks ago so now I'm just waiting. I have another question now, though. As American universities don't commonly do rolling admissions I'm not entirely sure how long I expect to wait. Anyone have an example or know of someone who applied to UCL and knows how long the wait actually was? Thanks! Waiting is the hardest part....

I'm doing an MA. And the 1 year program at UCL actually costs about the same as ONE SEMESTER at my university so even with the price hike for my not being an EU citizen will still be cheaper that going to school in the states. I would ideally like to move to the UK, too, so it being hard to find a job (since I do want to teach one day) in the US isn't really an issue. But, since I'm not familiar with the applications and processes with British Universities, do you guys know what they value in applications? I know in the US, GPA and GRE scores are the biggest things. I know my GPA is a good equivalent to the UK standards (apparently 2:1 is like a 3.4 GPA, and I have a 3.5....and UCL requires a 2:1....i think) but what else will they look at for my application?

Oh thanks for that link! It's helpful. And I certainly hope that UCL knows about US schools. That's one of the things I was most nervous about. I think Boston University is pretty well respected in the US, and it is frequently put on lists for good econ programs, but schools in the UK may not know this. My professor who wrote my reference is well respected, though. He has taught at Harvard and even taught Ben Bernanke (the Chairmen of the Fed for the US Bank...sorry, don't know if Brits know who he is). So hopefully that reference and my grades and my time at LSE will help!

Anyone have any info about UCL's Econ program? I'm wondering if I have the chops to get in. I am a bit broke and eon't want to waste the application fee otherwise! Thanks

Hey guys! I think most of us understand entrance criteria for American grad schools (standard GPAs and GRE scores) but I'm looking to apply in Europe and need some advice. I graduated from Boston University, double majoring in International Relations and Economics. I graduated with a 3.5 (Cum Laude) but had a 3.6 in my Econ and math courses. Right now I'm filling out an application to UCL (University College of London) for their Econ program. With my GPA, and a couple good references (one of my Econ professors is well known in his field and a past boss is writing another) as well as a semester abroad at LSE, do you think I have a good chance of getting in? I'm a poor college grad and these application fees are piling up so I'm wondering if anyone can let me know if I'm wasting my time or not. Thanks so much!

Hi everyone, I realize this is an old thread but maybe one of you can help: I'm in the middle of an application to UCL Econ department. I'm starting to get nervous that I'm kind of waisting my time. I graduated with a double major (international relations and economics) from Boston University with a 3.5 GPA, and 3.6 in my Econ and math courses. I also did a study abroad semester at LSE, studing environmental economics. So yeah I think I have a pretty good resume but I know UCL is a great school so I'm a bit nervous. Anyone know if I'm waisting my time? THANKS!