LSE Maths with/and Economics 2016 applicants

Degree: Maths with Economics
GCSE grades: 8A* 2A 1B
AS grades: AAAA in maths, further maths, economics, chemistry
A2 grades: A*A*A*A (achieved)
EPQ on chaos theory: A* (100%)

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London School of Economics

London

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Degree- Maths with Economics
GCSE grades- 4A* 4A 4B
Grades this year: A*AA in A2 maths, Physics, History
Predicted-A*(achieved)A*A*A* in Maths, Further maths, Physics, History

Do you think I will have a chance with my GCSE's? And how much economics are you guys putting into your PS?

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Original post by coolguy123456

GCSE's aren't too bad. Put in about 30% econ into mine. They will be sceptical at that A* prediction in Further as you are doing it over one year (i assume?) and they will also look at your maths UMS so whether it was an A* by getting 550 UMS (for example) or by getting 600 UMS.

Yeah, I got 100 UMS in c3 and c4 hence my A* prediction, and the UMS will be going into my reference, so should *hopefully* persuade them. think my A* was 96% average across all modules. I am indeed doing Further in one year, as that is what my college offered.
To your (or anyones) understanding, do they look at schools attended and how your grades differentiate from the standard student at said school?

Btw, good luck and hope you get an offer.

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coolguy123456

Original post by IMZL

UMS will be asked by LSE through a questionnaire after you apply and I'm not sure of your question regarding schools attended.

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Original post by IMZL

Your predictions are good, and so are your maths ums! Speaking to an admissions tutor I know the maths dept at LSE loves the a* in further maths. (yay to both of us) :smile:

Also doing whole maths in one year is great because they know you have a guaranteed A* already. You are in a strong position.

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Original post by Foxab77

Your predictions are good, and so are your maths ums! Speaking to an admissions tutor I know the maths dept at LSE loves the a* in further maths. (yay to both of us) :smile:

Also doing whole maths in one year is great because they know you have a guaranteed A* already. You are in a strong position.

Thanks! Hope we both get offers😊. How tough did you find FM to get an A* in, compared to standard A2, btw?

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ryan1598

Hi I know LSE is a tough ask but just wondered whether it's worth me applying
GCSE: 11A* 1A
AS: AAAA (maths economics spanish English)
A2 predictions is where it gets tricky. Obviously economics needs A* maths AA. But my maths teachers are reluctant to predict me A* (I got UMS 251) and it's still to be decided. I'm doing an AS in further maths in my own time. Will that lower the A* requirement. Thanks for any feedback

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Original post by ryan1598

No a* for maths?

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h3110

Original post by ryan1598

They would prefer an A* prediction in Maths than in Economics

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KY24

hello im wondering whether to apply with
GCSE 1a* 7As 2Bs A in add maths
As level- AAAA maths econ bio and chem
Prediciton A*AA maths chem econ

i dont do further maths so will that be a problem? thanks

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I've applied for maths and Economics

GCSEs: 7A* 3As
AS: 4As in Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Economics
A2 predictions: 3A*s in maths FM and econ
My main worry is maths UMS with 94.6% average, what do you think? Do they ask for other UMS too?

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Original post by dampoo

To be honest, even though I am not at all qualified to give an answer, in my opinion as long as your PS is good you are in a strong position. 94.6% average is a very fine score, along with the subjects you are taking being a perfect combination. I'm pretty sure they don't ask for any other UMS..

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Original post by IMZL

Thanks! Do you know if they ask for individual module UMS?

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coolguy123456

Original post by dampoo

Thanks! Do you know if they ask for individual module UMS?

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Hi,
Yes they do, maths and further maths module marks and then the average for your other subjects.

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Thanks. Which other unis/courses have you applied to?

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Original post by coolguy123456

Warwick - MMORSE
ucl - Maths with Econ msci
Bath - Econ and maths with year in industry
Edinburgh - Econ and maths

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Nice, what's your profile like/any offers yet?

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Original post by dampoo

Wow we have such similar grades haha. Hope to see you at LSE :smile:

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