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Is LSE a prestigious uni ?

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Reply 40

ezdaviper

BTW lse arent crazy bout gcse's for every course. So everyone please get rid of that stereotype, it does get quite annoying.. BSc Economics is probably the most competitive course in the whole country, n lse dont interview, thats maybe why they reject a lot of ppl with even 9 A*'s at gcse. I got into BSc AccFin with only AAB, n crappy gcses (**AAAABBBBCC), n its supposed 2 be 1 of the competitive courses in lse aswel. all u need is determination, n u'll stand a chance in getting into the course that u want (just dont xpect a guaranteed offer as it is literally a top4 UK uni). So to the ppl who keep going on bout gcse's n lse, please shut up unless the OP is talking bout applying to BSc Economics related degree (ur probly putting off some potential candidates by scaring them).. Thanks

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Reply 41

kevster

Ukazi-TazZy

Firstly, You do not stand a serious chance of getting into LSE due to your GCSE's

Secondly, I'd say it's the most prestigious Uni out there, even more so than oxford or cambridge tbh.

EDIT: i just read your above post, still intrigued though.[/QUO

more so than oxbridge?

God I wonder why I joined this wesbite sometimes.

Reply 42

abu.10

lizzierocks

it's harsh to say that someone wont get in purely based on their GCSE grades. i hate it when people do this. if i were an admissions officer, id rather someone peaked at A level rather than gcse, and i know from personal experience that GCSE was a massive joke.

there is SO much more to your application than GCSE grades, just glad lse saw past this with me!

i defo agree :smile:

i was a very late developer and only peaked during this year!! i blame it on the fact that i was born in august.. which makes me one of the youngest in my year... its not the real reason but its an excuse that makes me feel better haha

Reply 43

abu.10

Overmars

But true for LSE.

People should stop getting worked up about it. Just pick another good uni that doesn't have such a ridiculous policy.

you chat out your arse
read the bloody thread first, someone got into law with AAB and not the best GCSE results

Reply 44

HCD

LSE IS FULL OF GAY ****ERS. THAT IS ALL. END OF. Okay>

Reply 45

lizzierocks

Overmars

But true for LSE.

People should stop getting worked up about it. Just pick another good uni that doesn't have such a ridiculous policy.

but what im saying is that LSE dont just look at GCSE grade. your school, etc will play a part in how seriously they take your GCSE results.

i got into lse with 1.5A*, and i have been awared a scholarship from them.

i agree with you that lse do seem to place a weird emphasis on gcse, but dont take it 100% seriously because there ARE people out there that have been successful with next to none.

Reply 46

lizzierocks

abu.10

i defo agree :smile:

ill blame it on anything :biggrin:

.

too right, any excuse, but facts still remain :biggrin:

Reply 47

mfm89

LSE is prestigious, and very competitive because of it. You don't need all A* at GCSE and you don't need AAAAs at AS. It helps, but you don't need it. Just show yourself to have a real interest in your chosen subjects. If you're going for government, proving a real interest in politics is vital. I advise you to go to the free lectures at the LSE open to the public, you can check them on the website. Looks good in your PS so you've already shown an interest in the school early on. If you're a member of a party, perhaps go to their conference. I did that got an offer with AABB at AS (A*A*AAAAAAAAB gcse albeit) for govt and history. You definitely stand a chance with good a-level grades, but will need extra-curricular stuff.

Reply 48

Micky13

To answer your question OP, from an employers perspective in the city, "the brand" of LSE can take you far....especially banks and stuff....LSE is like paret of "The Big 3" i.e Oxford, Cambridge and LSE......out of interest, who you share your extreme circumstances with us? cus then we might be able to judge if it is significant?

Reply 49

abu.10

HCD

LSE IS FULL OF GAY ****ERS. THAT IS ALL. END OF. Okay>

yeh... urm no ones cares what its full of, its got a huge reputation. apparently the teaching can be better but thats not going to stop thousands of people applying

Reply 50

ezdaviper

lizzierocks

I got a scholarship too, quite surprised considering my previous academic performance.. but it shows LSE don't just go hunting for people with A*'s.

Reply 51

lizzierocks

ezdaviper

I got a scholarship too, quite surprised considering my previous academic performance.. but it shows LSE don't just go hunting for people with A*'s.

glad to hear you got a scholarship too!!!

yeah, im not trying to deny that there is a greater emphasis placed on gcse at lse, but it proves that everything is not based on it. if this were the case, then i would have been heavily rejected. it is nice to see that they dont see one thing and base academic potential on that. coming from someone with AAA at a level, (ie me), I'd have more respect for someone who had a passion for their subject with BBB at a level than someone with 10A* at GCSE and 5A at a level who relied on this to get them in.

grades arent everything, and it is only a matter of time before peopel start to realise this.

Reply 52

Sasuke!

its ok, but highly over rated. the people who go there are machines ...

Reply 53

Danny_777

LOL

Just LOL all over.

Reply 54

student_s

yeah LSE is prestigious, my friend got an offer from there for law at AAB!! So you do have a chance!!

Reply 55

Denny Crane

For someone who has been on tsr for a while, im suprised you even asked this question op.

Reply 56

veggie4life

Denny Crane

For someone who has been on tsr for a while, im suprised you even asked this question op.

I my defence I still have not got over my bout of alcohol poisoning.

Reply 57

Good bloke

This has to be the silliest question asked this week. Is LSE prestigious? :rolleyes:

SusDev

There is a big difference between Usual Offer (the grades you are quoting) and the Required Grades. A quick glance at the Times University Rankings shows that the entry standard for LSE politics course is 467 UCAS points (ie just under AAAA).

The UCAS figures quoted in those tables does not represent the offer requirements, but what the successful applicants actually achieved. So a requirement might be AAB but a typical successful candidate actually achieved rather nmore, but this is often as a result of things such as music qualifications and general studies, which LSE is not very interested in.

Of course the standard offer is not necessarily the offer any individual candidate will receive. And the standard offer quoted on the website or in the prospectus is not necessarily the one that will apply once the application season starts - universities are not all that good at updating their websites with changes.

Reply 58

River85

Ukazi-TazZy

Firstly, You do not stand a serious chance of getting into LSE due to your GCSE's.

Are you an admissions tutor?

lizzierocks

never see yourself as having a serious chance of getting into lse, it is impossible, seeing as most people have a gazillion A* at gcse and 5As at AS level.

Ukazi-TazZy

LSE are also known for being GCSE NAZI'S!!

6 A* at GCSE is very normal at LSE.

OK, I'll ignore my great dislike of the term "GCSE Nazis" for the time being...

There is no clear evidence that LSE do look for mountains of GCSEs. This "6 A* rule" just does not stand up. It may be true in economics, it's in massive demand and is the one area where LSE are aguably on par with Oxbridge. They need to look at every single thing they possible can. It doesn't mean it's the same in every course, or that a set number are needed in economics

I don't think the OP has even said which couse he's looking at and you're all telling him he has no chance due to his GCSEs :rolleyes:

What I've said above is also true for Durham, outside of history and a couple of other departments. All top unis are likely to use GCSEs as a filter, when they don't interview, it doesn't mean a mountain of A*s are necessarily needed. Can we stop this nonsense that a few unis are "GCSE nazis"?

Also, as he's said, he has dyslexia (with no support) and a bereavement in the family. I think this can count as mitigating circumstances and may have some influence.

ezdaviper

BTW lse arent crazy bout gcse's for every course. So everyone please get rid of that stereotype, it does get quite annoying..

At least someone speaks sense

Back to your question OP LSE is very prestigious (I'm suprised you don't know this yet). It's a specialist college and therefore is going to be very strong in the social sciences (namely economics and politics) and is second only to Oxbridge. Imperial the same for sciences. For the arts and humanities I'd go for UCL, Durham etc rather than LSE (but that's just personal preference)

Reply 59

The Dark Side

veggie4life

whether it's a uni that would impress prospective employers?

Definite yes.

veggie4life

A teacher of mine said that when he went there the reputation wasn't amazing so i'm just wondering whether that would be in the mind of possible employers ?

What the hell...

veggie4life

Okay so theres now a serious chance that I could get in

I don't know about that but I would give it a shot. :smile:

Is LSE a prestigious uni ?

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