How important are your GCSE's when applying to universities?

I didn't do so well for my IGCSE's (I'm an international student). But my predicted grades for a levels are pretty decent (I'm predicted AAB) and enough to get me to universities that I want to apply to with entry courses of AAB-ABB for a politics related degree.

I know that most unis ask for grade c in math and english language/literature, but I got an A* both english language and literature, but a D in math. What are my chances of receiving an offer?

Really worried. Thanks!!!

GCSEs aren't looked at in great detail- however if a course states you need a C at GCSE maths then any applicant without that who isn't retaking will be rejected. And if you retake and miss the grade then that is often more likely to be rejected than missing an A level grade.

This advice is generally true but I know of someone who got all 5 offers for History this year including 2 from Russell Group unis. You will need to research your unis thoroughly