I got 2 A*'s, 6 A's and 2 B's (in economics and french) at GCSE. i want to study law at one of the top unis, will my gcse grades hold me back? i want to apply to LSE, UCL, Warwick, Durham, Exeter and Kings
I got 2 A*'s, 6 A's and 2 B's (in economics and french) at GCSE. i want to study law at one of the top unis, will my gcse grades hold me back? i want to apply to LSE, UCL, Warwick, Durham, Exeter and Kings
Honestly, for LSE and UCL, yes they will hinder your application to some extent. In fact, there was a guy who had been rejected from LSE on the basis of his GCSEs (they were similar, perhaps slightly worse than yours). He was applying with achieved grades of A* A* A - so he was clearly quite capable.
Just make sure you do very well at AS and ensure you're predicted highly! LSE will be less forgiving as they don't take into account the LNAT exam.
You've obviously still got a good chance with the other universities, particularly if your grades take an upward trajectory and your LNAT score is a good margin above the average.
Honestly, for LSE and UCL, yes they will hinder your application to some extent. In fact, there was a guy who had been rejected from LSE on the basis of his GCSEs (they were similar, perhaps slightly worse than yours). He was applying with achieved grades of A* A* A - so he was clearly quite capable.
Just make sure you do very well at AS and ensure you're predicted highly! LSE will be less forgiving as they don't take into account the LNAT exam.
You've obviously still got a good chance with the other universities, particularly if your grades take an upward trajectory and your LNAT score is a good margin above the average.
It doesn't suck! You just need to be even more motivated now. I reckon it's better to have a realistic response than a response that's purely geared towards what you want to hear.
Law is notoriously competitive, as I'm sure you're aware and as a result gaining admission to top universities to study Law is seriously tough (particularly Oxbridge + the top London universities).