LSE Economic history with CCCC at AS?

Original post by nad_18

Hi i would also like to apply to LSE for economic history but my AS grades were CCCC but my school will predict me AAA. And the course i would like to apply to has a grade requirement of AAB. Would lse still consider my application?

Those predictions seem a bit far fetched, unless there were extenuating circumstances I dont think they will consider your application.

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Windies

Original post by nad_18

Hi i would also like to apply to LSE for economic history but my AS grades were CCCC but my school will predict me AAA. And the course i would like to apply to has a grade requirement of AAB. Would lse still consider my application?

Being blunt - no chance.
LSE also don't do interviews, as grades and a strong PS is absolutely integral.

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Origami Bullets

With predicted grades that are vastly different from AS grades, as yours are, I would expect your referee to provide an explanation in your reference eg mitigating circumstances.

Frankly I would be surprised if you got an offer, but if you do want to apply to LSE then make sure that you apply to a range of unis with lower entry requirements to reduce the risk of ending up with 5 rejections.

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nad_18

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Original post by Ben4

Those predictions seem a bit far fetched, unless there were extenuating circumstances I dont think they will consider your application.

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i would be retaking 4 exams and my referee will explain that

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Covington4

Original post by nad_18

i would be retaking 4 exams and my referee will explain that

Still, I dont think you will get an offer, but hey theres no harm in trying!

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Original post by nad_18

Hi i would also like to apply to LSE for economic history but my AS grades were CCCC but my school will predict me AAA. And the course i would like to apply to has a grade requirement of AAB. Would lse still consider my application?

Unlikely and unless there were serious mitigating circumstances, those predictions are far-fetched and would question the reliability/credibility of your reference.

If you're really keen on LSE then of course you could reapply the following year if you get the grades.

Truthfully there's no real harm in applying if you're ok with using up one of your spots with the risk (high probability) of rejection. As another person said consider a range of universities but if you were aiming for AAA (A*AA at a stretch) and with a subject like Economic History/History you might want to apply to some stronger universities if you did reapply the following year (if going onto to further study or even a top graduate entry job was your aim).

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Student1245

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Hi guys do you think it's possible for me to apple for Economic History with BBCC AS levels in Maths, Economics, History and Psychology. (dropped Psych)
I'm predicted AAA and my PS is mostly Economics but, I do elaborate on historical events like the Market Crash 1929 and British Imperial History and international trade of the 1870s/80s.
Is there any point in me applying cause i really want to study there but i fell my AS grades are far too low.
Please someone reply.
Thanks,

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Carnationlilyrose

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Original post by Student1245

Hi guys do you think it's possible for me to apple for Economic History with BBCC AS levels in Maths, Economics, History and Psychology. (dropped Psych)
I'm predicted AAA and my PS is mostly Economics but, I do elaborate on historical events like the Market Crash 1929 and British Imperial History and international trade of the 1870s/80s.
Is there any point in me applying cause i really want to study there but i fell my AS grades are far too low.
Please someone reply.
Thanks,

Pretty much everything said in this thread applies to you, too. LSE is inundated by applicants with perfect scores. If you apply, do it with your eyes open.

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itsConnor_

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Did you have some extenuating circumstances for your AS exams? Otherwise your predictions simply aren't credible, to be honest.

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Student1245

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Original post by itsConnor_

Did you have some extenuating circumstances for your AS exams? Otherwise your predictions simply aren't credible, to be honest.

Yes, and that is explained in my reference by my tutor. My school usually predict one grade higher than your AS so I was initially predicted AAB but, because of my circumstances they put it at AAA.

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swanseajack1

Original post by Student1245

Yes, and that is explained in my reference by my tutor. My school usually predict one grade higher than your AS so I was initially predicted AAB but, because of my circumstances they put it at AAA.

Given that LSE gets 6 applicants for every place the advice given already is totally correct. You are chasing 1 of the very best in the world. Your chances of getting in are around zero. If you want to apply you can but you face almost certain rejection. Look at less competitive unis and at all costs avoid Oxbridge LSE and Durham amongst others

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Original post by Student1245

Hi guys do you think it's possible for me to apple for Economic History with BBCC AS levels in Maths, Economics, History and Psychology. (dropped Psych)
I'm predicted AAA and my PS is mostly Economics but, I do elaborate on historical events like the Market Crash 1929 and British Imperial History and international trade of the 1870s/80s.
Is there any point in me applying cause i really want to study there but i fell my AS grades are far too low.
Please someone reply.
Thanks,

As others have pointed out your chances of getting an offer are low but it is just one spot on your UCAS. If you feel you will get offers from the rest then put LSE down if you really want to go there.

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Juno

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Original post by Gridiron-Gangster

As others have pointed out your chances of getting an offer are low but it is just one spot on your UCAS. If you feel you will get offers from the rest then put LSE down if you really want to go there.

But make sure all the other options are realistic, and don't take it to heart if you do get a rejection.

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Original post by Juno

But make sure all the other options are realistic, and don't take it to heart if you do get a rejection.

I'm guessing that was aimed at the OP rather than me?

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