GCSE Requirements?

I'm considering applying for Economics at LSE with 6A*, 1A and 3B's at GCSE and hopefully A*AAA at A Level. My question is are my GCSE results good enough? I've seen numerous threads about LSE rejecting applicants for having less than 7 A*s which is scaring me a little added to the fact that it is one of the most over subscribed courses. I do understand that my personal statement also has an impact on any potential offer. I have no relevant work experience (working in a bank etc.) but have quite a bit of extra curricular as well as being a tutor for GCSE students.

Reply 1

391iady

Original post by SteelCookie

I suggest you look at this http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1416075 , but do you mind me asking what grades you got for each subject?

London School of Economics

London

Reply 2

SteelCookie

Original post by 391iady

I suggest you look at this http://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=1416075 , but do you mind me asking what grades you got for each subject?

A*: Bio, Chem, Physics, Maths, IT, DT
A: Eng Lang
B: Geography, German, English Lit

A*AAa (Last A is an AS, my bad): Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics. Will be taking Further Maths as an option in my Gap Year also, probably to AS.

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Reply 3

391iady

Original post by SteelCookie

I think your grades are great then, and you just need to work on the rest of your application.

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personal statement is the key to success

Reply 5

username638250

GCSEs could have been a bit higher and try to get better A Levels than those; they're good but don't stand out among the numerous applicants of 3/4A*s predicted (obviously, predicted grades aren't always accurate but still). Essay competitions, Young Enterprise successes, Maths successes, lectures, relevant reading ALL help. Oh and make sure your personal statement is great as they don't interview.

EDIT: Oh, you've already done A Levels, in which case I really recommend taking Further Maths up to A2 and aiming for an A*.

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Reply 6

SteelCookie

Original post by yl95

I'm in my A2 year now, I haven't done them. Those are my realistic predictions at the moment. Surely they don't hold predicted grades high in regard as most students don't even meet them?

Reply 7

username638250

Original post by SteelCookie

I'm in my A2 year now, I haven't done them. Those are my realistic predictions at the moment. Surely they don't hold predicted grades high in regard as most students don't even meet them?

I don't know how much LSE places importance on predicted grades but since the grade requirements are actually A*AA, it's probably better to achieve higher than that as even so, many applicants will achieve higher/much higher than those.

Reply 8

elenastallos

I go to LSE and got all Cs and Bs at GCSE level. It is possible. Just work on your personal statement and perfecting those A Level grades! Good luck! :smile:

Reply 9

username638250

Original post by elenastallos

I go to LSE and got all Cs and Bs at GCSE level. It is possible. Just work on your personal statement and perfecting those A Level grades! Good luck! :smile: