The LSE Campus in the heart of Central London

Let’s just stop for a moment to consider what this means: For social sciences and management, LSE is the best university in the whole of Europe and is the second-best social science and management university in the entire world. Given this, it is no surprise to find that the LSE has a reputation for being highly selective and one of the most difficult universities to get into. Which is why it is so remarkable that Selena W, a Y13 Student at Dulwich International High School Suzhou, received an offer from the LSE (along with offers from each of the other four universities she applied for).

Selena was able to spare us 30 minutes out of her busy schedule during exam week, between exams and revision. It’s always interesting to know what makes students select a specific University, as their reasons often vary greatly from student to student. At Dulwich, with our holistic approach to education, we strive to find the best-fit University for the unique characteristics and requirements of each student.

Selena chose LSE primally based on her choice of major. She believes that her love of Economics and Psychology made her an ideal fit for the management major at LSE. Her family background is in business, and she has inherited an entrepreneurial spirit from her family. All our students share the common goal of striving to gain places at top international universities outside of China. This year they face the added challenge of having to deal with COVID-19 travel restrictions.

When asked about her hobbies, Selena was most vocal about her love of travel. She was able to travel to London with a group of students and teachers from Dulwich International High School Suzhou to participate in the Dulwich Olympiad in 2019. This experience stayed with her. Part of her reason for accepting the LSE offer was its location in central London. Selena has an affinity for London, having fallen as many people do, for the charms of this thriving, ever-changing city that is steeped in history and culture.