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e-lover
How hard is admission to LSE/Oxbridge?
Bit harder than pine, but probably not as hard as oak.
Erm...seriously, there are always two factors in how 'difficult' it is to get in somewhere. The first is the entry requirements, and the second is the competition for places. For both the entry requirements are not that bad IMHO but the competition tends to be fairly stiff in the sense that they get a lot of applicants per place. But then again that says nothing about how 'good' those applicants are...just because there are five of you going for one place, doesn't mean you're unlikely to get it if you've got a first and the other four have 2.2s.
So in conclusion, how long is a piece of string?
The image in e-lovers signature is ****ing gold 
Like with all things where there are are a lot of applicants, its a matter of ticking all the right boxes, I think.
You should have at least 5 A*s at GCSE, 3 As at A-level (n.b. AS-levels are more important than A2s these days as unis get your actual marks these days, so make sure you aim for an A in each module), some extra-curricular things, and the ability to sound enthusiastic/interested/reasonably hard working in your PS/interview.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
You should have at least 5 A*s at GCSE, 3 As at A-level (n.b. AS-levels are more important than A2s these days as unis get your actual marks these days, so make sure you aim for an A in each module), some extra-curricular things, and the ability to sound enthusiastic/interested/reasonably hard working in your PS/interview.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
jacketpotato
Like with all things where there are are a lot of applicants, its a matter of ticking all the right boxes, I think.
You should have at least 5 A*s at GCSE, 3 As at A-level (n.b. AS-levels are more important than A2s these days as unis get your actual marks these days, so make sure you aim for an A in each module), some extra-curricular things, and the ability to sound enthusiastic/interested/reasonably hard working in your PS/interview.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
You should have at least 5 A*s at GCSE, 3 As at A-level (n.b. AS-levels are more important than A2s these days as unis get your actual marks these days, so make sure you aim for an A in each module), some extra-curricular things, and the ability to sound enthusiastic/interested/reasonably hard working in your PS/interview.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
They won't give a crap about your GCSE's and your A-levels for postgraduate courses.
jacketpotato
You should have at least 5 A*s at GCSE, 3 As at A-level (n.b. AS-levels are more important than A2s these days as unis get your actual marks these days, so make sure you aim for an A in each module), some extra-curricular things, and the ability to sound enthusiastic/interested/reasonably hard working in your PS/interview.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
Eh?! Well, that's bullpoodle...
Seconding rottcodd on this - I do not have those qualifications and somehow am in, so yeah. Obviously a good p.s is a given, but it's difficult to give advice on 'getting in' when we're not sure what course you're asking about. I think that affiliated undergraduates (like myself) although fewer, it's easier to get in seeing as my offer is a 2.i.
jacketpotato
Like with all things where there are are a lot of applicants, its a matter of ticking all the right boxes, I think.
You should have at least 5 A*s at GCSE, 3 As at A-level (n.b. AS-levels are more important than A2s these days as unis get your actual marks these days, so make sure you aim for an A in each module), some extra-curricular things, and the ability to sound enthusiastic/interested/reasonably hard working in your PS/interview.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
You should have at least 5 A*s at GCSE, 3 As at A-level (n.b. AS-levels are more important than A2s these days as unis get your actual marks these days, so make sure you aim for an A in each module), some extra-curricular things, and the ability to sound enthusiastic/interested/reasonably hard working in your PS/interview.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
BS there is a QM student with a 60~ average going to LSE for an MSC Public Policy. With substantially lower GCSE/A level points than you have specified.
Uni averages that are consistent or cumulatively improve year upon year are solid indicators of intelligence. Couple this with strong references from prestigious tutors and a well rounded personal statement should help. Then there may be an element of luck involved as well.
GCSEs and A levels don't matter at ALL. LSE didn't even ask for my school results. All that matters is the results from your first degree, and for some courses your relevant experience.
I still find it odd that in the UK people put their high school grades on their CV even though their graduation was a decade ago, and they have an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree etc. Very odd.
I still find it odd that in the UK people put their high school grades on their CV even though their graduation was a decade ago, and they have an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree etc. Very odd.
nauru
I still find it odd that in the UK people put their high school grades on their CV even though their graduation was a decade ago, and they have an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree etc. Very odd.
I still find it odd that in the UK people put their high school grades on their CV even though their graduation was a decade ago, and they have an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree etc. Very odd.
Clinging to past victories maybe? Lol!
nauru
I still find it odd that in the UK people put their high school grades on their CV even though their graduation was a decade ago, and they have an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree etc. Very odd.
I still find it odd that in the UK people put their high school grades on their CV even though their graduation was a decade ago, and they have an undergraduate degree, postgraduate degree etc. Very odd.
They have that much empty space to fill? I had to take my A-levels off when I got my PhD because there simply wasn't room and my employment experience was far more important.
jacketpotato
Like with all things where there are are a lot of applicants, its a matter of ticking all the right boxes, I think.
You should have at least 5 A*s at GCSE, 3 As at A-level (n.b. AS-levels are more important than A2s these days as unis get your actual marks these days, so make sure you aim for an A in each module), some extra-curricular things, and the ability to sound enthusiastic/interested/reasonably hard working in your PS/interview.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
You should have at least 5 A*s at GCSE, 3 As at A-level (n.b. AS-levels are more important than A2s these days as unis get your actual marks these days, so make sure you aim for an A in each module), some extra-curricular things, and the ability to sound enthusiastic/interested/reasonably hard working in your PS/interview.
I think as long as you meet that standard, you are in with a very good chance.
Um, I think you confused the undergrad and postgrad entry requirements...
ChemistBoy
They have that much empty space to fill? I had to take my A-levels off when I got my PhD because there simply wasn't room and my employment experience was far more important.
what level of employment experience are they looking for if i want to apply for MSc Econ? are they expecting anything?
michy_witchy
what level of employment experience are they looking for if i want to apply for MSc Econ? are they expecting anything?
Work experience isn't important.
ChemistBoy
They have that much empty space to fill? I had to take my A-levels off when I got my PhD because there simply wasn't room and my employment experience was far more important.
Certainly once achieving a phD, people seem to remove them from an academic CV. It does seem to depend what type of CV you are writing: I know when I applied to Oxford I was specifically asked for a 10 year academic CV (so de facto had my A-levels and GCSEs, but in an unimportant place).
I was told that it was to show evidence of achievement throughout (or expose lack of, but both could be equally 'picked up' by a decent cover letter).
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