Economics Applicant Thread UCAS 2012

Original post by Tateco

Makes sense I suppose. Maths with Econ is 43:1 applicant :tongue:

lace ratio

That's ridiculous. I know so many people in my school applying to LSE, UCL and KCL just because they're London universities, yet they have ABDD, or similar, AS-Level results.

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Original post by Groat

That's ridiculous. I know so many people in my school applying to LSE, UCL and KCL just because they're London universities, yet they have ABDD, or similar, AS-Level results.

What course is that for?

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Groat

Original post by Tateco

What course is that for?

Politics, I believe, but it just seems to be a general thing for people to over-shoot at any university other than Oxford and Cambridge. It'd be interesting to see what the ratio is for offers and applicants they could've easily given offers to instead of just applicants.

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Original post by Groat

Politics, I believe, but it just seems to be a general thing for people to over-shoot at any university other than Oxford and Cambridge. It'd be interesting to see what the ratio is for offers and applicants they could've easily given offers to instead of just applicants.

Hmm, I think a lot of people are over-ambitious, or maybe I'm just too pessimistic :tongue:

I mucked up that PM, but you get the idea :tongue:

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perrytheplatypus

Original post by Groat

Politics, I believe, but it just seems to be a general thing for people to over-shoot at any university other than Oxford and Cambridge. It'd be interesting to see what the ratio is for offers and applicants they could've easily given offers to instead of just applicants.

I know what you mean. There are people in my school who have no chance at oxbridge (BBC, etc.) but seem to believe it's so much easier to get into LSE...

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Alpha5

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Guys would you say the average A2 prediction for unis like Warwick/LSE/UCL for economics is around A*A*A assuming 3 subjects.This is what my teacher said, im predicted A*AA and i thought although i meet the minimiun requirements its not worth my applying

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Original post by perrytheplatypus

I know what you mean. There are people in my school who have no chance at oxbridge (BBC, etc.) but seem to believe it's so much easier to get into LSE...

When in fact LSE and UCL are probably harder... (for economics anyway)

Original post by Alpha5

Guys would you say the average A2 prediction for unis like Warwick/LSE/UCL for economics is around A*A*A assuming 3 subjects.This is what my teacher said, im predicted A*AA and i thought although i meet the minimiun requirements its not worth my applying

I think as long as you meet the minimum then predictions no longer matter. AS grades, GCSEs are probably more important. What were your grades and UMS like?

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Psychotic546

Original post by Groat

How wrong can you really go with a PS, though? :s-smilie:

I'd suggest very tbph. Some of the ones I've read :redface:

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Original post by Alpha5

My grades are pretty decent although far from some peoples applying for economics.

GCSE - 6A* 1A and 2B's
AS-levels - AAAA in Math (280/300), Eco (181/200), 2 sciences(mid a's).I wish i'd done f.maths.
A2 prediction - A*A*A and EPQ - A
its fairly solid, baring in mind i attend a very poor school, whether LSE considers this or not i dont know.

Whats my chances for economics at LSE or maybe even accounting and finance? :smile:

Moderate-low for LSE (it's such a lottery that it's impossible to say) Economics and very good for A&F

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donzy

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Original post by Alpha5

My grades are pretty decent although far from some peoples applying for economics.

GCSE - 6A* 1A and 2B's
AS-levels - AAAA in Math (280/300), Eco (181/200), 2 sciences(mid a's).I wish i'd done f.maths.
A2 prediction - A*A*A and EPQ - A
its fairly solid, baring in mind i attend a very poor school, whether LSE considers this or not i dont know.

Whats my chances for economics at LSE or maybe even accounting and finance? :smile:

you have a reasonable chance, with good predictions!

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Alpha5

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Original post by Tateco

Moderate-low for LSE (it's such a lottery that it's impossible to say) Economics and very good for A&F

Thanks for your help.
I guess the LSE Economics dream is gone.
I really want to go to LSE, so what percentage would you say I have for Accounting and Finance at LSE. Assuming a good PS and teacher ref.

Thanks again

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Original post by Alpha5

Thanks for your help.
I guess the LSE Economics dream is gone.
I really want to go to LSE, so what percentage would you say I have for Accounting and Finance at LSE. Assuming a good PS and teacher ref.

Thanks again

It's not a dream gone at all, but LSE is such a lottery that it's impossible to predict!

Remember that if you apply to LSE A&F that means you have to apply to all A&F unis or your PS won't work, you'll need to decide if it's worth it. I couldn't possibly put a % on it, I'm only giving vague advice! But I'd say you have a good chance :smile:

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Alpha5

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yeah you are right it is a pure lottery.
I do like the A and F course structure, but only Warwick or LSE will do.
So its a risk aswell. But looking at A and F its AAA, my predictions exceed this so i guess I should get atleast offer from the two.

Just a general question now, does warwick want an academic personal statement, inwhich i discuss further readings, work exp , academics ect, or do they like ec.

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nightmare91

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Original post by Alpha5

yeah you are right it is a pure lottery.
I do like the A and F course structure, but only Warwick or LSE will do.
So its a risk aswell. But looking at A and F its AAA, my predictions exceed this so i guess I should get atleast offer from the two.

Just a general question now, does warwick want an academic personal statement, inwhich i discuss further readings, work exp , academics ect, or do they like ec.

LSE definetely prefer an academic personal statement! I think on their website you can read what they like in regard to the PS. If you can link some ECs to your degree though, then I would mention it.

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zxh800

Speaking of Personal Statements, I've finally stuck my teeth into writing mine. Half way through, the other half will depend on what kind of course I apply to for LSE. If I apply for Maths and Econ, then I'll be hoping the Maths part of my PS will cause no problems for the pure courses I'm applying to seeing as they're quite quantitative in nature.

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Original post by zxh800

Speaking of Personal Statements, I've finally stuck my teeth into writing mine. Half way through, the other half will depend on what kind of course I apply to for LSE. If I apply for Maths and Econ, then I'll be hoping the Maths part of my PS will cause no problems for the pure courses I'm applying to seeing as they're quite quantitative in nature.

You could always apply for EME? That way they wouldn't expect you to talk about pure maths at any point.

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zxh800

Original post by Tateco

You could always apply for EME? That way they wouldn't expect you to talk about pure maths at any point.

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics? Isn't that just as competitive as pure econ?

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perrytheplatypus

Original post by zxh800

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics? Isn't that just as competitive as pure econ?

I think it may be more...

It seems to be almost exactly the same as the normal course except you have less choices in the optional modules.

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Original post by zxh800

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics? Isn't that just as competitive as pure econ?

Not as competitive as Maths and Econ at LSE...

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zxh800