will UCL or LSE consider me?

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Thank you for the lengthy reply. But to be honest with you, my UMS for maths AS isn't great, I think I am looking at a borderline A (240 ums) due to M1. My core modules were strong and averaged out to 90. I guess I don't have a chance at UCL/LSE? If I don't have a chance then I may just look at Queen Mary Economics or Investment Financial Risk Management at CASS.

Yes, I know UCL are really competitive so that's why I made this thread

hi guys, i was wondering if you could give me some advice on which unis i could get into to do economics with these results: 6A* 6A at GCSE

and i think i will get 3A's (AS Maths, Economics, Biology) 1B (Chemistry) and 1B (A2 Maths) really disappointed about a2 maths as i know i've really messed up in my mechanics module and think it might bring me down to a B. but i plan to resit and bring maths up to an a*

i'm predicted A*A*AAA(Maths, Economics, Chem, Bio, F Maths respectively) at a2

i've done a lots of economics related extra curricular and work experience

thanks

With those sorts of predicted grades, and in 5 A2 subjects, I think any university would be stupid NOT to take you on...

By all means try it but I think you'd be in a tough crowd honestly, for straight Economics those unis tend to ask for UMS scores and check if you're above 90 on everything if not almost everything. QM is by no means bad though Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

Okay, I will definitely try out UCL but yeah i admit it's a tough crowd and most likely will probably end up with Queen Mary, which I am perfectly fine with

What is Queen Mary's reputation like amongst London employers?

do you reckon that unis care more about predicted grades rather than AS levels then?

It is not as good as UCL/LSE of course, but they care much more about any work experience that you may have than just what uni you went to. They also like you to do well - so a 1st at QM wouldnt put you too far behind someone with a 2-1 at LSE/UCL

They may care more about them in the sense that you can get in with high predictions despite bad AS levels - but remember you actually have to get your grades in order to meet the offer they give you - an offer on its own is not worth anything if you can't meet it.

+ Wow you're doing a lot of subjects... I would question why you are doing that many in the first place mate its really gonna make it harder for yourself - 4 is really more than enough... Regardless the ones that you'll need to do well in are Maths and Economics, the others won't count for so much.

Bare in mind though that the more subjects you do the more grades they can put in your offer. E.g. The "Standard Offer" might be A*AA but doing five subjects could just mean you get an A*AABB offer (or higher!)

But it's not regarded as a bad university right? Like I don't want employers just to see the name Queen Mary and be put off

How far behind is Queen Mary from the level of UCL/LSE?

Not that far man you don't need to worry about that really. You're not gonna be turned away for interviews because you didn't go to UCL/LSE :PIts certainly the 3rd best for economics in London, is London the only place you want to study?

hi guys, i was wondering if you could give me some advice on which unis i could get into to do economics with these results: 6A* 6A at GCSE

and i think i will get 3A's (AS Maths, Economics, Biology) 1B (Chemistry) and 1B (A2 Maths) really disappointed about a2 maths as i know i've really messed up in my mechanics module and think it might bring me down to a B. but i plan to resit and bring maths up to an a*

i'm predicted A*A*AAA(Maths, Economics, Chem, Bio, F Maths respectively) at a2

i've done a lots of economics related extra curricular and work experience

thanks

I am doing Maths Chem Physics this year at AS, I think I will get a strong A in chemistry, borderline A in maths (slipped up in m1 but i'm good at maths, will go for an A* next year), and like a mid B in physics. I'm planning to drop physics and fast track economics a level next year. My gcse's were 5A*'s and 5A's.

My teachers have said they will predict me an A* in maths and chem and an A for the fast track economics (this prediction is based on a variety of factors during my school life).

I am not able to take further maths even up to an AS because of timetabling and the fact that i am fast tracking economics.

I will try and write a very good personal statement and will use the fast track economics to show that enthusiasm for the course. But do I not have a chance at LSE/UCL because of the lack of FM?

I want to apply to LSE, UCL and QM (insurance) for economics, can't apply anywhere else as i need to stay in london. If get rejected by UCL/LSE, ill probably just look into Chemistry at Imperial

edit: out of LSE and UCL, i would like UCL more

I am doing Maths Chem Physics this year at AS, I think I will get a strong A in chemistry, borderline A in maths (slipped up in m1 but i'm good at maths, will go for an A* next year), and like a mid B in physics. I'm planning to drop physics and fast track economics a level next year. My gcse's were 5A*'s and 5A's.

My teachers have said they will predict me an A* in maths and chem and an A for the fast track economics (this prediction is based on a variety of factors during my school life).

I am not able to take further maths even up to an AS because of timetabling and the fact that i am fast tracking economics.

I will try and write a very good personal statement and will use the fast track economics to show that enthusiasm for the course. But do I not have a chance at LSE/UCL because of the lack of FM?

I want to apply to LSE, UCL and QM (insurance) for economics, can't apply anywhere else as i need to stay in london. If get rejected by UCL/LSE, ill probably just look into Chemistry at Imperial

edit: out of LSE and UCL, i would like UCL more

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