Issue 5 | May 2012 Focus on Meeting offer conditions

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This is the fifth newsletter for applicants holding offers for LSE undergraduate programmes starting in 2012. Missed an issue of our newsletter? Visit the Information for Offer Holders section of our website for previous editions.

Focus on Meeting offer conditions

Providing proof of qualifications If the Undergraduate Admissions Office need to see any evidence of previous study, it will be listed on your offer letter. This can apply to both conditional and unconditional offers. You should send any certified official documents we have requested as soon as possible, and no later than Friday 10 August 2012 (for both 2012 entrants and 2013 deferrals). Information and FAQs on providing official documentation can be found on our website. Overseas offer holders If you are an overseas offer holder, you will need a CAS number from LSE in order to apply for your visa. More information on the CAS process can be found on page 25 of the 2012 UG Offer Pack. Important update: The UKBA has published a new statement of intent regarding Tier 4 visas. We are advised that the new arrangements require applicants to meet the maintenance requirement of 1000 per month (previously 800).

Useful web links

Undergraduate Admissions Academic Support Services Student Services Term Dates 2012/13 Accommodation Scholarships and Financial Support Email a Student FAQs

Notes and dates for your diary

Deadline to arrange your accommodation 1 June 2012 Deadline for submitting LSE Financial Support applications (EU/UK applicants only) 1 June 2012

English language qualifications Your offer letter will state if we require an English language qualification. If you intend to sit the IELTS or TOEFL test, we would encourage you to book this now, as summer test sessions can fill up quickly. You must submit your English language results to UG Admissions no later than Friday 10 August 2012 .

A full admissions timeline and helpful pre- and post- arrival checklists can be found in the 2012 UG Offer Pack.

Important news about applying for Accommodation

Please note, the online system for applying for accommodation (Hallpad) will be unavailable on 30-31 May. Accordingly, the application deadline has been now extended until 1 June. To avoid disappointment or delays, we strongly advise you to apply for your accommodation as soon as possible.

Latest course information

Please check the Undergraduate Course and Information page for updates on courses which have been introduced or suspended for 2012-13.

Exam Tips
Many of you will now be preparing to sit your summer examinations. The tips below should help you through what can be a stressful time. Preparation Exam nerves are natural. By staying calm and positive you will be able to think more clearly while you revise and during your examinations. Remember, if you prepare properly, everything should be fine. Its also important to keep things in perspective. Try and focus on doing the best that you can in each individual exam not on the future publication of results or what ifs. Key tips to consider during the exam 1. It is important to stay in control. Taking several long, slow, deep breaths will help calm your nerves and help you feel more relaxed. 2. Stay hydrated. If allowed, have water with you in the exam. This will help you concentrate and enable you to perform your best. If your examination centre doesnt permit you to have your own water, dont be afraid to ask for a drink of water during the exam. 3. Read instructions and questions thoroughly. Make sure you listen carefully to all instructions given by the invigilators. Read the front of the exam paper as it contains important information on what questions you are required to answer and how many marks are awarded. Ask an invigilator if you are unsure of anything. 4. Plan the use of your time around the requirements of the questions and their mark allocation. Most of the problems candidates face in their exams are caused by not reading the questions carefully and not following instructions. 5. If your mind goes blank, dont panic. Panicking will only make it more difficult for you to remember what you have learnt. Put your pen down and take some long deep breaths until you feel relaxed again. Try to purge your mind of negative thoughts and tell yourself that you can do it. After the exam Stay positive. If you found the exam difficult try not to worry about it. The chances are you wouldnt have been the only one who felt that way. Try not to discuss your answers with other people as it often leads to unnecessary worrying. Focus on your next exam. You will not know how youve done until you get your exam results back and you may be pleasantly surprised. Good luck!

PROFILE David Stevenson Stevenson Professor of International History

I joined LSE in 1982 as a lecturer and became a professor of International History in 1998. I was appointed Stevenson Professor of International History in 2011. This chair was endowed by Sir Daniel Stevenson (no relation of mine!) in 1932. The skills our undergraduates and postgraduates acquire make them highly employable across a wide range of sectors, including government, the media, teaching, law, and international business. Indeed, the 2011 National Student Survey noted that 85 per cent of LSE history students secured graduate level jobs within six months of graduation, and this is by far the best result for any history degree in the UK.

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