TMUA for LSE

So, I'm studying maths, further maths, history and psychology at A-levels. My predicted grades are 4A*s. I am wanting to study Financial Mathematics & Statistics at LSE but only just saw that they preferred TMUA tests to be taken, but it's not compulsory.

I've got 7 days left to apply and have less than a month to prepare.

Should I take it or will my grades be enough for them to offer me a place?

You can do a bit of work for it this month and if the test goes well then you can send it to lse but if you dont do well you don't have to show it to them. Im applying for actuarial science so thats what I am doing

But if I don’t do it, do you think they’ll likely to accept me because of my high maxed out predicted grades?

So, I'm studying maths, further maths, history and psychology at A-levels. My predicted grades are 4A*s. I am wanting to study Financial Mathematics & Statistics at LSE but only just saw that they preferred TMUA tests to be taken, but it's not compulsory.

I've got 7 days left to apply and have less than a month to prepare.

Should I take it or will my grades be enough for them to offer me a place?

I'm afraid we cannot comment on your chances of admission prior to reviewing a complete UCAS application. As detailed, the TMUA is not compulsory but a good score may make you more competitive.

Please remember that even if you are predicted or if you achieve the grades that meet our usual standard offer, this does not guarantee you an offer of admission. All applications are considered holistically taking into consideration your contextual circumstances, UCAS reference and Personal Statement.

I heard some people say that doing the TMUA test will lead to a reduced offer for people whose predicted grades do not meet the entry requirements, but some say that it just ensures that you secure a place (with grades that meet the entry requirements). Which one of these is the TMUA for?

Also, if I do bad on it, does it mean you're more likely to not offer me a place, than a person who didn't do it?

The TMUA will not result in a reduced offer, nor is it a substitute for meeting our usual standard offer grades. As detailed on the relevant Department of Mathematics programme pages, a good performance on the test may help in securing an offer. Due to the intense level of competition for places at LSE, we will use the TMUA to differentiate between high achieving candidates. An applicant with a good TMUA score may therefore have an advantage over an applicant who has not taken the test, or has a lower TMUA score.

I am applying for Data Science, which does not specify anything about the TMUA, but will taking the TMUA increase my chances for an offer?

Hi, I scored a 6.5 in the TMUA. If I submit this score to LSE alongside my application will it strengthen it or hinder it? Thanks 😁

Will the STEP exam incorporated by Cambridge, UCL and more help in securing an offer like the TMUA

So, I'm studying maths, further maths, history and psychology at A-levels. My predicted grades are 4A*s. I am wanting to study Financial Mathematics & Statistics at LSE but only just saw that they preferred TMUA tests to be taken, but it's not compulsory.

I've got 7 days left to apply and have less than a month to prepare.

Should I take it or will my grades be enough for them to offer me a place?

I have taken the TMUA and LSE know this but I don’t want to submit it. I believe it will hinder my application. They have just sent an email saying they ‘would be very grateful’ if I did. Do I have to submit it or can I not submit it and be judged as if I didn’t take it?

I am this thread starter and I got an offer from LSE without submitting my TMUA (I did do it in the end but wasn’t happy with my result), so I think as long as your personal statement is top notch and your grades are good, then you should be good!

The TMUA will not result in a reduced offer, nor is it a substitute for meeting our usual standard offer grades. As detailed on the relevant Department of Mathematics programme pages, a good performance on the test may help in securing an offer. Due to the intense level of competition for places at LSE, we will use the TMUA to differentiate between high achieving candidates. An applicant with a good TMUA score may therefore have an advantage over an applicant who has not taken the test, or has a lower TMUA score.

I have taken the TMUA and LSE know this but I don’t want to submit it. I believe it will hinder my application. They have just sent an email saying they ‘would be very grateful’ if I did. Do I have to submit it or can I not submit it and be judged as if I didn’t take it?