Economics applicants 2015

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Original post by doublecc123

i want to try applying to ucl. their entry requirements are A*AA (A* in maths)... i thought that you had to get 90%+ in c1 c2 and stats and get 90%+ in a2 to get overall A* so i don't think i'll be able to get that :confused:

... but other than that, i've looked at birmingham, surrey, york so far :smile:

what are you applying for?

Ah cool and actually it's just an 80% average for your whole a level with 90% average in c3 and c4 so you still just need 480ums but 180 of those must come from c3 and c4 I'm pretty sure :smile:

Ah I'm just going for straight econ at cambridge warwick durham nottingham and leeds :smile:

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doublecc123

Original post by NinjaPandaa

Ah cool and actually it's just an 80% average for your whole a level with 90% average in c3 and c4 so you still just need 480ums but 180 of those must come from c3 and c4 I'm pretty sure :smile:

Ah I'm just going for straight econ at cambridge warwick durham nottingham and leeds :smile:

i just looked it up on the internet and you're right haha! in c1 and c2 i got an A but in stats i got a B. can i still get A*?

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OP

Original post by doublecc123

i just looked it up on the internet and you're right haha! in c1 and c2 i got an A but in stats i got a B. can i still get A*?

Yep pretty sure you can, because the average of 90ums in each of c3 and c4 would cancel the B in stats out

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Original post by wakawakawaka

Hey, gonna jump in this thread if ydm. Hoping for some help on my options, it would definitely put my mind at ease haha. I Got 11A* 2 A's at GCSE, and AAAB (maths) at AS. I'm taking further maths to AS in my own time next year. Where would i stand in terms of having a chance at the top unis. Would the Big 5 be out of reach because of the B being in maths?

tbh yes

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Original post by wakawakawaka

Fak. Will good predictions make up for it slightly maybe?? no?

Maybe, and also if there was a genuine reason why you only got a B, but you'd still have to put down the grade on UCAS. Not the end of the world, you can still apply to outside top 5 or alternatively you can get an A* in a2 and apply post a2.

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Original post by wakawakawaka

Does panic count as a reason haha. I got 98% in C1 but the other two are awful, especially considering i worked consistently at 90% throughout the year, so i was hoping a reference would help saying it was anomalous or something? Sorry to labour over the point, but would really like to make sure there is little/no hope for an application to the top 5 this cycle so i can get my uni choices in order. I appreciate it.

This is just my opinion, but it seems very unlikely that a uni that wants A* maths to give you an offer. You might stand a chance at Warwick since they ask for an A, but even then it's tough since all these top 5 are massively oversubscribed, so they can filter and choose accordingly.

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Mathsfanatic123

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Original post by wakawakawaka

Does panic count as a reason haha. I got 98% in C1 but the other two are awful, especially considering i worked consistently at 90% throughout the year, so i was hoping a reference would help saying it was anomalous or something? Sorry to labour over the point, but would really like to make sure there is little/no hope for an application to the top 5 this cycle so i can get my uni choices in order. I appreciate it.

Tbh, I personally think you should apply to two ambitious ones, you won't really know till you try and you can choose a back up uni as one of your choices. Honestly, aim high and have a back up as well, you'll regret not trying because someone said your chances were slim!! :smile:

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sr234

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Original post by wakawakawaka

Thanks for the encouragement :redface:

Are you applying for straight econ?

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MattEvans

Hi, I am intending to apply to Cambridge, Warwick, Durham and Bath for Economics for 2015 entry. Last week, I achieved 4 high A’s in AS level Maths, Economics, Physics and Geography, and also an A in A2 Critical Thinking (I completed the AS in this during my GCSE’s).

For next year, I have definitely decided to study for A2 Maths, Physics and Economics; also I want to study for two of the three out of A2 Geography, AS Further Maths and an economics-related EPQ. Which two of the three would give me the best chance of getting an offer at these uni's?

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sr234

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Original post by wakawakawaka

Yup, L100. Wbu?

Maths and econ. I'd say you still have a shot just make sure you have a strong PS and apply strategically (you have strong GCSE's and some uni's place more emphasis on them :smile:

Maybe also get you teacher to mention in your reference that you've been performing well in maths throughout the year.

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Original post by MattEvans

Hi, I am intending to apply to Cambridge, Warwick, Durham and Bath for Economics for 2015 entry. Last week, I achieved 4 high A’s in AS level Maths, Economics, Physics and Geography, and also an A in A2 Critical Thinking (I completed the AS in this during my GCSE’s).

For next year, I have definitely decided to study for A2 Maths, Physics and Economics; also I want to study for two of the three out of A2 Geography, AS Further Maths and an economics-related EPQ. Which two of the three would give me the best chance of getting an offer at these uni's?

Take AS FM and EPQ. Lesser workload and looks better.

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OP

Original post by MattEvans

Hi, I am intending to apply to Cambridge, Warwick, Durham and Bath for Economics for 2015 entry. Last week, I achieved 4 high A’s in AS level Maths, Economics, Physics and Geography, and also an A in A2 Critical Thinking (I completed the AS in this during my GCSE’s).

For next year, I have definitely decided to study for A2 Maths, Physics and Economics; also I want to study for two of the three out of A2 Geography, AS Further Maths and an economics-related EPQ. Which two of the three would give me the best chance of getting an offer at these uni's?

3 places the same as me! I'd say AS further maths and EPQ, especially for cambridge as you'll want to have something to talk about if you get an interview :smile:

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username1431513

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How much work experience have people got?

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OP

Original post by wakawakawaka

How much work experience have people got?

Literally none but my friend who's also applying for econ has plenty including at a bank in Hong Kong :frown:

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username1431513

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Original post by NinjaPandaa

Literally none but my friend who's also applying for econ has plenty including at a bank in Hong Kong :frown:

Same here. I only have the regular investment bank haha

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AChhabs0701

i've got volunteering at a charity shop lmfao. eco-related work experience is very hard to find so as long as you've got plenty of extra reading to show your interest, i wouldn't worry too much.

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Lewis7253

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I'm struggling for ideas for my personal statement. I haven't studied economics at AS Level (something I regret. Took History) and am not completely sure about all the topics and content of it. I have recently started reading up on lots of topics but have no work experience relating to economics.

Struggling for ideas to say what reading or research I have done or work experience. I can link all my subjects well though.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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OP

Original post by Lewis7253

I'm struggling for ideas for my personal statement. I haven't studied economics at AS Level (something I regret. Took History) and am not completely sure about all the topics and content of it. I have recently started reading up on lots of topics but have no work experience relating to economics.

Struggling for ideas to say what reading or research I have done or work experience. I can link all my subjects well though.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Hey does your school offer economics because you could maybe email/speak to an econ teacher and see if they'd lend you a textbook or give you any pointers on what to say :smile:

What wider reading have you done? Did you find any topics particularly interesting? You can mention things in quite a lot if detail
Also have you thought about doing an economics EPQ if you're school does that? That could be something good to talk about :redface:

Oh and if you're applying to any highly mathematical courses lse/ucl/cambridge etc it may be a good idea to mention something about maths to show that you know the courses are quite mathematical

Hope this helped! :biggrin:

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Lewis7253

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Original post by NinjaPandaa

Hey does your school offer economics because you could maybe email/speak to an econ teacher and see if they'd lend you a textbook or give you any pointers on what to say :smile:

What wider reading have you done? Did you find any topics particularly interesting? You can mention things in quite a lot if detail
Also have you thought about doing an economics EPQ if you're school does that? That could be something good to talk about :redface:

Oh and if you're applying to any highly mathematical courses lse/ucl/cambridge etc it may be a good idea to mention something about maths to show that you know the courses are quite mathematical

Hope this helped! :biggrin: