Condorcet in London

Here we will try to answer the first question we raised in the first post entry: How can I be accepted for a Master at a Top University? But let me be clear from the very beginning: I will only speak about my personal experience being accepted to study an MPP at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Those of you who have other experiences are more than welcome to join the conversation at the Comments Section.  First of all, be aware this postgraduate is highly competitive which is probably what you are looking for. According to the LSE official webpage, the acceptance ratio in 2023 was 10:1 and that figure was similar this year. Besides, the distribution is quite diverse as students come from every single corner of the world. Take that into account as your application may be analyzed in more detail if you come from an underrepresented country but I'm just guessing. This year, most students came from India, followed by Chile and Peru since this course is very well-k...

Yes, it is, according to my experience, but I will give you the details for you to decide if that would also be applicable to you.  The LSE Master of Public Policy (MPP) is worth it for three main reasons: Its faculty, full of brilliant teachers and supportive staff; the diverse cohorts from every single corner of the world; and life in London, which is different from other towns and supported by the own institution.  First of all, the impressive cast of teachers and the contents of the programme itself. From Professor Nicholas Barr , who wrote "The Economics of the Welfare State" (2012) and has guided key reforms related to student loan system in both England and Hungary or private pension system in Chile, to  Professor Andrés Velasco , Dean of the School of Public Policy, and Professor Vanessa Rubio-Márquez , Associate Dean, both of them bringing together academic research and political expertise to deliver public policies in a changing world. Because this programme is...