LSE, Oxford, Cambridge - Finance

Hello fellow students, Degree: Bachelor's of finance at BI Norwegian Business School GPA: 3.9 Work: Payment collection for a payment solutions company Extra: Analyst at an asset management group at my school that is student-operated. My picks: Msc in Finance and Private Equity(LSE) MPhil in Finance/MSc in Finance(Cambridge) MSc in Financi...

choosing between Oxford M.St. and Cambridge MPhil

Hi all! I'm currently trying to decide between two programs: one is an M.St. in American Studies at Oxford and the other is an MPhil in American Literature at Cambridge. I really like both of the programs on paper, but I'd like to hear what some actual students think about it, or just opinions from students who go to either Cambridge or O...

Can students compete with those in Oxford and Cambridge?

Everywhere you read in the media, it all seems to be about Oxford and Cambridge. It's worrying because I'd like to go into a career in history or perhaps politics, and London seems the dominant place to start. But should Oxford and Cambridge be perceived above' the rest of the pile?...

Oxbridge and the rest, it's very obvious..

I've been around here for a bit, and noticed some very stupid opinions being presented. Is it not clear to you that Oxford and Cambridge are superior to the other universities? I've seen rubbish like "Cambridge, Warwick, Oxford, Imperial" for Maths Or "Imperial, Cambridge, Oxford" for Engineering, or "Cambridge = LSE > Oxford" for Economi...

3.6 GPA - chances of getting into Oxford/Cambridge?

Hi guys, I'm a recent history graduate from Berkeley with a 3.6 overall GPA looking into a few graduate programs at Oxford, Cambridge, and LSE. As you already probably know, Both Oxford and Cambridge generally require a 3.7 GPA or higher to admit U.S. students. I'm just curious - how strict do they follow this rule? I'm looking into the p...

MSC Finance/Economics/Investment what grade needed to get in??

Hi all, I know there is a lot of threads on this but this one is marginally different. My question is what grade is needed for following courses for entry? Yes some are more obvious than others please fill in missing numbers or correct my mistake. Mphil Finance and Economics at Cambridge= 1st a must? Mphil Finance at Cambridge =1st a must...

Revealed: Graduate rich list which shows where to study to make your millions as 361 ex-Cambridge students rake in �9million each

The universities rich list was topped by Oxford, which has 401 graduates worth more �million or more, but Cambridge's 361 super-rich alumni are worth more on average.

International students and their obsession with UK Universities

I understand why international students would obsess with universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Manchester, King's, etc (even local students do :rolleyes:) but not lower tier universities such as MMU and others that I wont list. I don't know the % of these international students, but most of them came from parts of China and other neigh...

2013-2014 Cambridge MPhil in Finance applicants

Hi, Previous years had similar groups so I thought it would be nice to have one for this year too. Please post your profiles, questions and/or if you have heard anything from Cambridge regarding your application. I personally applied in early Jan. My profile: Finishing my undergrad in a good European Business school GPA 4.8/5.0 GMAT 730 A...

The 2013 Tripos Exam Chat Thread! (Cambridge students only!!!)

Use this thread for all your moans, rants and chats about Tripos exams, coursework deadlines and revision! This thread is ONLY for students of the University of Cambridge. Please remember to be sensitive to other posters in the thread. Avoid behaviour such as listing how many hours of revision you have achieved, as this can cause other st...

Applying to both Cambridge and Oxford for Postgrad

Hi everyone, I'm a student in a US college, and I'm interested in applying to both Cambridge and Oxford for a taught Master's. I've heard something about people not usually applying to both at the same time. Is that the case for someone like me (international student applying for postgrad degree)?...

One Bad Exam, Oxford or Cambridge or Neither

I really want to study natural sciences (physical) at Cambridge, its the course I have been aiming towards since I started looking. I got 4 A's at AS in January and I am studying Maths, Further Maths, Physics, Biology (self taught) and Product Design(A2.) But this summer my Core 2 didn't go brilliantly (should still be an A though) and Fu...

Oxford librarian 'sacked' for Harlem Shake video

LONDON (AP) — Oxford University students are rallying behind a librarian who they say was unfairly sacked after students filmed themselves performing the "Harlem Shake" in a college library. Laura O'Brien, president of the Middle Common Room at the university's St. Hilda's College, says students are investigating Calypso Nash's dismissal...

Oxford University's 'Deans' Dinners' at Magdalen College may be scrapped after students steal cutlery and expensive glassware

Students at Oxford University's Magdalen College (pictured) have pinched a catalogue of items, including decanters, crystal punch bowls, side plates and expensive silverware.

MSc in Finance / Accounting and Finance inferior to continetal European counterparts?

Hello, I recently graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Austria, Vienna, majoring in Finance and Accounting. Now Id like to build on that knowledge, but it seems that all the finance programs, ranked truly highly in FT rankings do not require any pre-knowledge of finance (MSc Finance at Strathclyde BS). Seems very easy to me then. Contine...

Choosing Colleges (Courses)

I was only searching for Oxford for a few months now, and I actually was aiming for Economics and Management course, but it turns out that I don't really like Management as much as economics alone. So, I am looking for the economics BA in Cambridge now. Including the course itself, I am doing some researches (googling :P) now, and I am no...

Msc Finance 2013-2014

Hi was wondering is there any penultimate year students here waiting to apply for a Msc Finance later this year? As in admission to the 2014 Sept intake. Personally im really worried as my first two year results aren't looking good, but i wished to apply to Msc Finance in one of the universities in London. I am doing a bachelor majoring i...

cambridge: is 3 resits too many ?

im a year 12 hoping to apply for oxbridge for maths (i prefer cambridge as a uni but am considering oxford due to the absence of step exams) i am resitting 3 exams from january in june (C2 82/100) (Bio 68/90) (chem 78/100) other results were 95 and 96 in c1 and m1 it says one or two module resits are fine, although I think i may be pushin...

Oxford Postgraduate Diploma in Theology

Does anybody have any opinions on, or experience with, this course? Will a first-class Joint Honours M.A in Philosophy and another, unrelated subject be sufficient to get me admission into an M.Phil program in Theology at Oxford or Cambridge, or will a diploma such as this improve my chances of acceptance? Thank you in advance.

Oxford College Help

Hi, I am going to be applying to Oxford for PPE, and am unsure about how to pick a college. Do colleges judge candidates differently and are some stronger than others? Also, I had a tour around an Oxford college and noticed no kitchen facilities, how does catering/food work at Oxford? Thanks in advance for any help...

Oxford college row as professor says college plans to build will obstruct his view

Jonathan Bate, provost of Worcester College, has called upon his students to oppose Exeter College's plans (pictured) to build a four-storey accomodation block near his college in Oxford city centre.

Teenager turned down for job at The Body Shop in Cambridge because she 'did not speak Chinese'

Sixth-former Zoe Churchman, 18, claimed a manager at the Cambridge branch told her they need a Chinese speaker as 'all our customers are Chinese students'.

Medicine at Cambridge: MB/PhD Programme

Hi all I was considering posting this in the "University Courses" forum but I thought I'd be more likely to get some insight in the "Cambridge" forum considering there is most likely a few of you who have gone through the programme itself. To begin with, am I correct in thinking that, by completing the MB/PhD programme at Cambridge, I w...

UK graduate 'rich list' reveals universities that will make you a millionaire: Oxford comes top

The universities rich list was topped by Oxford, which has 401 graduates worth more £20million or more, but Cambridge's 361 super-rich alumni are worth more on average.

Best Universities for maths?

Hi, I want to maths at university. I'm taking maths, further maths, physics and chemistry for AS and plan on dropping chemistry for A2. I am predicted all As this year and think I should be able to get A*s in maths and further maths next year, possibly physics as well. I was wondering what university would be best for studying maths. I kn...

Which offers do I accept?

Hey all, I'm in the very fortunate (and lucky) position to have gotten all 5 of my offers back. The university application process was so stressful for me, and I still cringe every time I remember the pile of excrement that was my personal statement. But now I'm really unsure which of my offers to accept. I have offers from: Warwick, Durh...

Is Cambridge easier to get into than Harvard, and why?

First of all, I apologize if this is in the wrong section, but I don't know where to post it. Harvard's admission rate is like 9% or something, and other top US schools aren't very far behind. When it comes to international rankings (and maybe prestige), Harvard and Cambridge are on about the same level. Cambridge doesn't release a total...

Oxford History

Hi I'm thinking of applying to study history at Oxford University Dept of Continuing Education. The course mirrors the first year at oxford university proper over two years. On completing the course you can apply to Oxford University to start in the second year of the history degree course, you can also apply to other module based univers...

Caesarian Sunday: Thousands of Cambridge University students defy college Deans to celebrate annual drinking tradition

An estimated 2,000 undergraduates took part in ‘Caesarian Sunday’ drinking games and semi-dressed antics in front of shocked families in a Cambridge park.

A-level students spend a year studying Dracula only to find out their exam was on Frankenstein 2 weeks before

Abbie Stallabrass, 18, said she and fellow students at Newmarket College, Suffolk, are now desperately trying to learn the right text before the exam next week.

Angry clashes at Cambridge University as French far-right leader Marine Le Pen arrives to give speech to debating society

The daughter of Jean Marie Le Pen, who took over the party leadership from her father in 2011, addressed students at the Cambridge Union debating society this afternoon.

heriot watt or edinburgh?

Hi i recently got conditionals for edinburgh, heriotwatt, stirling, and napier. i have narrowed my choices down to heriot watt and edinburgh. the course i have applied for is computer science. i have attended both heriots and edinburghs open days. edinburgh seemed more impressive but i got the feeling that alot of it was put on. i just do...

Confused - Msc Finance Edinburgh,Manchester,Durham,Glas gow,nottingham

Dear all, thanks so much for all the suggestions and advices you all have given. Currently I have offers for: MSc Finance and Investment from Edinburgh, MSc Finance and Investment from Nottingham, MSc finance from Durham MSc finance from Manchester Master in International Finance from Glasgow I plan to work in UK or any other countries su...

Accepted for PreMed May 2013

Hey guys, I just got my acceptance letter for May 2013 - premed! I hope to meet some more people in the same boat. Lets get to know each other ... after all we all have to sail through this together :) A few questions for current premed students: 1) How did you finance your education? Can you apply for OSAP to help finance your education?...

Goku D.'s Review of Qdoba - Cambridge (2/5) on Yelp

Good enough by Cambridge-standards. Pico de gallo was soggy, beans lacked flavor, and it was awfully expensive.. but, then again, it's Cambridge.

Fine Art at Oxford

Hello everyone, I'm currently at the end of my first year doing a business BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 course at a college (trying to get those Distinctions, but mostly getting Merits ), either-way I'm going to be applying to a University next year and I want to do something related to art, and I saw that Oxford now accepts BTEC's (not...

The Only Three Reasons Entrepreneurs Need Accounting and Finance

Observing finance and accounting professionals— or the way academics at most business schools train them — might lead you to believe that finance and accounting is a complex and arcane language understood only by an initiated few.  For an entrepreneur, the truth is that accounting and finance are only tools [...]

finance application confusion

Hi, Im applying for my student finance now (college was supposed to be doing a workshop, but they keep pushing it back and ive given up on their help) and im confused with this question: Do you want to provide your financial details in support of your child or partner's application? Yes No Hide help help content for sponsors help conten...

Oxford vs LSE dilemma

Hey guys, so I'm facing a dilemma that I hope some of you can help me with. A sweet dilemma and I know I'm very, very lucky, but it's paralysing nonetheless. I have funded offers from both the University of Oxford and the London School of Economics for PhD International Relations. Oxford: ESRC studentship for three years covering fees a...

IGCSE grades and Oxbridge

Hi guys! Just wondering, on Cambridge's website it states that: Because the University of Cambridge is a highly selective institution, incorrect assumptions are sometimes made about our GCSE and AS/A Level entrance requirements . If you’re considering applying to the University and would like some further detail about our requirements, re...