A - levels for LSE

I’m in my final year in IGCSE, and I’m picking my a levels, I aim to go to LSE and study the accounting and finance course.

The A-levels I’m considering are ( Pure maths, Economics, government and politics ) are these 3 a levels good enough?

I’m in my final year in IGCSE, and I’m picking my a levels, I aim to go to LSE and study the accounting and finance course.

The A-levels I’m considering are ( Pure maths, Economics, government and politics ) are these 3 a levels good enough?

Yes. But you'll need to be aiming for A*AA or even A*A*A due to the 'intense' competition for places at LSE.

can you just take a regular maths a-level? that'd be better.

govt. and politics and econ look solid - this is what's on LSE's website. "The programme has a significant qualitative component and applications are encouraged from students who have taken essay-based subjects at A-level or equivalent." as far as i can see, there's nothing about taking further maths.

I believe you have to choose the type of math you would like to do for example : pure maths, further maths, statistics

and I was told that pure maths is more respected than statistics

agreed, 3A* is practically a threshold at LSE. i'm a current offer holder for econ and i don't know anyone who doesn't have those grades

Are you taking Edexcel International A-Levels? (IALs) or Cambridge International A-Levels? CAIE (CIE)?

I have all the past papers for all Maths, Economics and Politics exams and can send them to you.

Inshallah, you will achieve A*A*A* and be accepted to LSE.

But you really should study Maths A-Level, not Pure. There is a choice of S1, S2, S3 and M1, M2, M3 and D1. I would advise S1, S2, or S1, M1.

I’m going to take the edexcel international a levels, I would appreciate it a lot brother.

I will confirm these details with my school and inshallah I will take the maths a level S1 S2

my email is : [email protected]
Thank you so much!

If you're an International student, you're more likely to be given admission by LSE.

I sent you an email.

If you're an International student, you're more likely to be given admission by LSE.

I sent you an email.

Really? I'm doing Edexcel IAL too and really want to get into LSE for environmental and sustainable development but the competition is making me quite worried.

Which IAL A-Levels are you taking? I have most of the past papers for Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Economics and Geography from January 2001 to June 2022 for all UK boards and CAIE and IALs. I can send them to you to maximise your chances of success at gaining admission to LSE.

You can mention your high scores in modules in your UCAS reference. LSE love high grades achieved. So you could also re-apply with achieved grades too.

I would also recommend Cambridge University, as they don't really care about IGCSEs, but mostly A-Levels achieved grades.

I'm taking accounting, economics and business. Unfortunately I didn't know that we need maths for studying in LSE. That's why I am thinking of environmental and sustainable development since it doesn't require maths. Biggest regret of my life. So Cambridge university is out of my choice. Also, I live outside the UK.

Which IAL A-Levels are you taking? I have most of the past papers for Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Economics and Geography from January 2001 to June 2022 for all UK boards and CAIE and IALs. I can send them to you to maximise your chances of success at gaining admission to LSE.

You can mention your high scores in modules in your UCAS reference. LSE love high grades achieved. So you could also re-apply with achieved grades too.

I would also recommend Cambridge University, as they don't really care about IGCSEs, but mostly A-Levels achieved grades.

Are you saying, 99% of offer holders for BSc Economics have 3A* predicted or greater?!

yes

accounting and business are non-preferred subjects at LSE. it's mandated that you have at least two of these preferred subjects for them to even consider you

Are you saying, 99% of offer holders for BSc Economics have 3A* predicted or greater?!

I wonder what it is like for LLB Law at LSE?

accounting and business are non-preferred subjects at LSE. it's mandated that you have at least two of these preferred subjects for them to even consider you

Oh my goodness?! @NazifaNawer you have Accounting and Business Studies, which are not highly regarded by LSE or other universities.

Perhaps you could do Maths and Further Maths self study, as there are so many videos online on YouTube. Also, I have all the past papers, mark schemes and reports from 1992 to 2022 for Edexcel, and also CAIE from 2001 to 2022, AQA 2001 to 2022, OCR MEI 2005 - 2022, OCR 2005 - 2022, WJEC 2005 - 2022 and CCEA from 2005 - 2022.

You don't stand much of a chance with Accounting, Business and Economics. But if you offer Maths, Further Maths, Economics, Business and Accounting, you'll be a very strong candidate and of course a strong UCAS Personal Statement matters too hugely so.