<p>I know both ae fine schools, but I’m confused…
What are some of the key differences between them and how do they compare in educational quality/ prestige in the business world?</p>
<p>Perhaps this doesn’t mean much, but I didn’t even know what “HBS” was when first looking at it. After a few moments… Harvard Business School, yes? There we go. Both are excellent schools certainly, but I think that LSE is more widely know and more has somewhat more “prestige” as you say. This will undoubtedly be argued by some, but I would stress that <em>internationally</em> I think LSE is considered far and away the cream of the crop as far as business schools go. Harvard, but of course, is also superb, but as far as business is concerned, I think LSE takes the cake.</p>
<p>That said by someone who was royally rejected by LSE just a couple of months ago. You do know that the applications process to British schools is very different from American ones, yes? When applying to British schools (via the UCAS), you actually apply to degree programmes, not schools. In other words, you can be rejected to one programme at -say- Kings College and still get into the same school by being accepted into another programme. I, for example, was rejected for two degree programmes at UCL, but was accepted for two others. So, when you apply and are accepted, you are locked into a particular programme.</p>
<p>Also, many of the British B.A. and B.Sc degrees take 3 years rather than 4 (this may only apply to B.Sc degrees…I can’t recall). I know that the B.Sc programme at LSE for which I applied was a 3-year programme. </p>
<p>And I’m sure you know this, but just keep in mind that generally speaking, it costs a FORTUNE for Americans to study in the UK. Add to that the added thousands because of the strong GBP and you’re looking at super big bucks. </p>
<p>Also, I’m just remembering that British universities don’t generally accept American high school diplomas as sufficient to enter a UK degree programme. When I was in my last year of high school, living in the England, I applied to several places and learned of this policy. I was told by everyone to complete a year of university in another country and reapply. That is what I had to do (in the end, I chose NYU anyway). You’re best bet is to take an IB which is recognised in the UK as satisfactory preparation for a bachelor’s.</p>
<p>Sorry, I couldn’t give specifics on the differences between Harvard and LSE, but I hope these little points come in use to somebody!
DanielJ</p>
<p>By the way, I think the cost of attending LSE - tuition, housing, plus living expenses - comes to about $40,000, which can actually be a cheaper than some of the most expensive US schools. However, if you are an American citizen studying in the UK, you will generally speaking neither qualify for US government, UK government, nor school-based aid, leaving the whole financial burden up to you.</p>
<p>One sure route to LSE is doing the full IB diploma and having good marks on your final exams. Acceptance to the school for our students is always conditional based on their final IB marks.</p>
<p>Thanks, everyone! I was wondering about LSE’s graduate school but your comments are still very helpful. Hehe…It’s hard to get into LSE though…</p>