Economics Applicant Thread UCAS 2012

So... unsuccessful with Cambridge, which is unsurprising due to A2 grades. Which brings me to my next problem:

Does anyone have any idea of the profile of the 'standard' successful UCL or LSE applicant, particularly their A2 results, once they've got in/if they're a post-A Level applicant? I understand that UCL and LSE are separate institutions so feel free to answer for one but not for the other.

Also, if UCL were likely to give me a place - bearing in mind that I applied pre-October 15th - should I have already been invited to an 'Open Day'?

Finally, does anyone know when the UCL 'Open Days' are? Just so I know I'm in the country if necessary...

Many thanks, pos rep to anyone who can answer comprehensively... or at all.

I'd suppose that you're looking between A*AA ~ 4A*. I'm not sure for A-level applicants though really

I'd hazard a guess they'd be looking for 2A* + at A-level.

I would speculate - based on no evidence whatsoever - that the average post A level applicant has ~ 2*2A.

Well, I suppose that would be A*AA (or better) considering that's the standard offer, not sure about the number of GCSEs A*s!

No, only a small number of people have been invited so far to the Open Day on January 11th. I think there will be other ones, but no information so far when. I'm pretty sure there will be more offers coming from both in 2012.

Ah, I'm sorry to hear this rupertj

It's the economics applicant thread...

I still think you'll get an offer.

Thanks but it's no biggie... so long as I get into one of LSE, UCL and Warwick! (I still have Bath as my safety net.)

No economics course in King's that is why I am asking

Yeah, do not need this before exams, imagine having to go to another interview before exams :| Although that is pretty unlikely whatever the outcome.



Good luck, let me know when you find out

Well, I suppose that would be A*AA (or better) considering that's the standard offer, not sure about the number of GCSEs A*s!

No, only a small number of people have been invited so far to the Open Day on January 11th. I think there will be other ones, but no information so far when. I'm pretty sure there will be more offers coming from both in 2012.

Straight rejection even though I exceed auto-pooling???? Raging. Have emailed emma and they gave me a straight out of office response.

Straight rejection even though I exceed auto-pooling???? Raging. Have emailed emma and they gave me a straight out of office response.

I'm starting to doubt this auto=pooling thing. They never OPENLY talk about it, I only found out on this site...

It is on their site though ! Right?

Not sure, I think it's true. What do you think our chances are of being fished?

Yup, it's in the Winter Pool sheet. Anyone know what's going on with Groat?

You get in? I was pooled :P


Sorry t hear disadvantages of non-standard qualifications I suppose

You get in? I was pooled :P


Sorry t hear disadvantages of non-standard qualifications I suppose

Pooling because you meet the criteria is pointless anyway, particularly for a competitive course like economics. Pooling if you do well in the interview is a different matter.

Yeah but not really a good enough excuse. The fact that Cambridge actually HELPED create a qualification that is meant to prepare you better for University and then agree on equivalent grades and create auto pooling criteria just to IGNORE ALL OF IT.


HATE MY LIFE. PS. i broke my nose yesterday! BEST WEEK EVER.

Don't know yet, and neither does my school... Dw, I'm almost sure I'll join you in the pool. Just hope the water wouldn't be too cold

Encouraging!

He's at work, did you get in?

Pooling because you meet the criteria is pointless anyway, particularly for a competitive course like economics. Pooling if you do well in the interview is a different matter.