UCL Economics Offer Holders 2017

Original post by Teenage Hype

Oww, that's quite harsh.

Do you reckon they would accept A in maths and A* in further maths seeing that FM is harder than maths? I was a few UMS off an A* so I will be gutted if I got an A in maths again and A* in further maths.

I guess I might give them a call but I'd appreciate any comments on this.

Edit: Do they even respond via email? Cambridge didn't bother to reply to my email about grade requirements LOL

I'd be surprised if they refused you because you got A* in FM and an A in Maths but there isn't anything on the website about that probably because it is so infrequent.
I'd just call them. I called Cambridge as well when I had questions regarding grades – email is a much slower process and you don't always get the most detail you want. Cambridge were nice over the phone so no harm done by calling them.

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Teenage Hype

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Original post by Maceyf

Maybe but fm isnt really harder than maths it's just all the applied modules if your doing Aqa burn maybe it's different for other boards. But I reckon it's pretty hard to get A* further math not maths as they usually try to Maxine the maths grade.

I got 80+ in all modules in year 12 so my maths grade is maximised regardless, but I got 88 C3/86 C4, so I will have to get 180/200 this year which might not happen given the stress of having to get that score. I got 93/92 in S2/M2, so I only have to get 85 in either FP2/S3 which should be way easier for me.

So that's why I'm really concerned about this - not saying I can't get an A* in maths, but it will be harder given the stress and having to get 180+/200 this year.

Do you reckon I should give them a call/email? Thanks

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This week last year, I got an offer for Economics and Statistics.
There is a chance they start giving those ones out soon.

Original post by Teenage Hype

I got 80+ in all modules in year 12 so my maths grade is maximised regardless, but I got 88 C3/86 C4, so I will have to get 180/200 this year which might not happen given the stress of having to get that score. I got 93/92 in S2/M2, so I only have to get 85 in either FP2/S3 which should be way easier for me.

So that's why I'm really concerned about this - not saying I can't get an A* in maths, but it will be harder given the stress and having to get 180+/200 this year.

Do you reckon I should give them a call/email? Thanks

Some universities accept A* in Further Maths instead of A* in Maths, but some don't and I have seen people who missed their offers for this reason. You are worried too much. Once you do FP3, the stuff in C3 and C4 become really easy. I had a friend who got 72% in C3 in AS, but then he got 100% when he retook it in A2. He did about 1 past paper per week throughout the year, nothing else. You already got a decent grade, so you can easily improve it.
Trust me, you can easily get an A* in Maths if you retake C3 and C4. :smile:

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petermp

Original post by Fbiemad

This week last year, I got an offer for Economics and Statistics.
There is a chance they start giving those ones out soon.

Some universities accept A* in Further Maths instead of A* in Maths, but some don't and I have seen people who missed their offers for this reason. You are worried too much. Once you do FP3, the stuff in C3 and C4 become really easy. I had a friend who got 72% in C3 in AS, but then he got 100% when he retook it in A2. He did about 1 past paper per week throughout the year, nothing else. You already got a decent grade, so you can easily improve it.
Trust me, you can easily get an A* in Maths if you retake C3 and C4. :smile:

What offer did they give you and what were your GCSEs??
Also was your PS Econ/Stat divided or mostly Econ-centric? I'm kinda worried about that (applied to Econ+stat with pure Econ statement)

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Original post by petermp

What offer did they give you and what were your GCSEs??
Also was your PS Econ/Stat divided or mostly Econ-centric? I'm kinda worried about that (applied to Econ+stat with pure Econ statement)

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Mostly Economics related Personal Statement. IGCSE: 4A*, 2A.
They asked for AAA in Maths, Further Maths and Economics. I also studied Physics though, but they didn't consider it in the offer.
(This is for Economics and Statistics course)

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carol_cheng

Anyone got offer for Economics (L100) now??

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potatofudge

Original post by carol_cheng

Anyone got offer for Economics (L100) now??

Received mine three days ago :smile:

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AnIndianGuy

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I have to go to the open day before they give me an offer

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carol_cheng

Congratulation! May I know your AS results and predicted grades?

Original post by potatofudge

Received mine three days ago :smile:

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Original post by carol_cheng

Anyone got offer for Economics (L100) now??

Did you receive it now?

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carol_cheng

No, still waiting. My application status on portal is still application received. How about you?

Original post by Fbiemad

Did you receive it now?

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Original post by carol_cheng

No, still waiting. My application status on portal is still application received. How about you?

Same.

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Teitchie

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Original post by Fbiemad

Same.

Same here. Additionally, I think they will consider Internationals with neither IB nor A-Levels last (applies to me)

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Maceyf

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Original post by Teitchie

Same here. Additionally, I think they will consider Internationals with neither IB nor A-Levels last (applies to me)

It depends I suppose some places consider them first because they pay more in tuition fees

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Teitchie

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Original post by Maceyf

It depends I suppose some places consider them first because they pay more in tuition fees

I am an EU citizen. For entry in 2017, I still pay UK fees

Thank you for the insight

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