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It's a tough one.
If you can't get that D prediction in Maths increased then there's really no point in applying for Economics at UCL or Warwick (I don't know about the other two) as they will almost certainly reject you.
Maybe look at applying for similar courses (with Economics) that don't require Maths at A-level.

Reply 2

The Solitary Reaper

9

I don't think any of your choices will accept a D in maths... and I think you may struggle with the course, since my econ pal has informed me it is very heavily mathematics based. I guess all you can do is beg for an upped prediction and work HARD. :frown:

Reply 3

bright star

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can you apply for a ba in economics rather than a bsc, i think that's less science based? unfortunately predicted or not, you'll have to actually get an a/b to get in. which realistically isn't going to happen is it??

Reply 4

cjgbr

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work, work, work go for it girl 6 months to go, all the best

Reply 5

βored

14

Well if you had a C at AS I think predicting you a D is pretty harsh. Most people are predicted the same or even a grade higher.

Ask the teacher politely what you can do to bring up your prediction - offer to stay after school and work, offer to do extra homework, ask if you can take another class test and to show her that you are cabable of getting a B.

If all else fails, get the parents in. Good luck. :smile:

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Prudence Slutsky

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Reply 7

steve2006

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Im kinda in the same boat as u. Im taking a gap year and "allowing" UCAS this year. Saves me from the drama and hassle that is UCAS. Just concentrate hard on Maths getting the grade up. UCL and Warwick care more about the Maths grade than the Economics one so i would work really hard to get it.

Take a gap year and reapply next year when u have the A2 grades. So much easier and quicker plus u can do some pretty good travelling which is not possible after Uni.

Reply 8

Purple

18

You will have no chance at those unis being predicted a D.

Reply 9

Absinth

15

Apply post A level, or apply to some less competitive unis. Can't you get your Head of Year or another teacher to write your reference for you, and ask them to predict you a B? Worth a shot I guess.

Reply 10

devilsthorn

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Quit whining. At least you got two As.

Reply 11

βored

14

^ How is that helpful?

He worked to get the A's at AS therefore he deserves to be predicted two A's anyway.

Reply 12

* Catrin *

14

ask your teacher who is writing your reference to change it. thats what a few of my friends have done...mind you they only put it up 1 grade

Reply 13

Ossie1701

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I would suggest that you speak to whoever gave the prediction and then speak to your head of year (head of sixth form), because, to be frank, you really do not stand a chance at any of your universities with that grade in Maths. Many universities (in fact the vast majority) see Maths as the key subject to degree level economics. To echo what has already been said, if all that fails, work your arse off and take a gap year and reapply with the grades in bag.

Reply 14

mitchell

how do i know what my predicted grades are. my ucas had been sent and i applied to unis with ABB. my head of 6th said theyll be my predicted grades but how do i know what got put on the form becuase i dont think my english teacher would of predicted me a B.

Reply 15

alex_hk90

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mitchell

how do i know what my predicted grades are. my ucas had been sent and i applied to unis with ABB. my head of 6th said theyll be my predicted grades but how do i know what got put on the form becuase i dont think my english teacher would of predicted me a B.

The only way to find out is to ask your UCAS referee/councilor/equivalent or individual subject teachers. Or maybe your school office will tell you.

Reply 16

prash_s90

16

isnt AAD the same as ABC

Reply 17

Paulwhy

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Maui Wowie

-I'll only apply for business economics degrees, not straight econ

bus econ sounds the way to go. As Maths A-level is a better predictor of econ degree success than econ A-level sounds like bus econ is the way to go to me.

Reply 18

ToxicMuppet

prash_s90

isnt AAD the same as ABC

Ucas points it is, but youll find most unis ask for Grades from certain A-levels.

Reply 19

tourist

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The Solitary Reaper

I think you may struggle with the course

If you find it difficult to get a B at A level you will struggle with the Econ courses at most of the unis you listed. I would advise changing your course to something related but less mathematical unless you want to be miserable for 3 years.

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