UCL Economics Undergrad GCSE requirements

In GCSE's I recieved:
English lang = 6
English Lit = 6
German = 9
Electronics = 7
Bio = 8
Chem = 8
Phys = 8
maths = 8
French = 8
History = 8
If I receive A*A*A * predicted, is it likely to get into UCL?

Reply 1

tedibare

17

Definitely, I’m pretty sure they’re not looking for three U grades

Reply 2

ageshallnot

21

Original post by EH166

In GCSE's I recieved:
English lang = 6
English Lit = 6
German = 9
Electronics = 7
Bio = 8
Chem = 8
Phys = 8
maths = 8
French = 8
History = 8
If I receive A*A*A * predicted, is it likely to get into UCL?

Assuming that you are taking Maths A-level you would have a good chance of an offer.

Reply 3

McGinger

18

Original post by tedibare

Definitely, I’m pretty sure they’re not looking for three U grades

How can you know they will 'definitely' get into any University?
Please do not give misleading 'advice'. Unless you are part of the admissions team at UCL you don't have a clue how their application compares.

Reply 4

tedibare

17

Original post by McGinger

How can you know they will 'definitely' get into any University?
Please do not give misleading 'advice'. Unless you are part of the admissions team at UCL you don't have a clue how their application compares.

ok then, but I would like to know what university would reject an A* student??

Reply 5

EH166

OP

3

Original post by ageshallnot

Assuming that you are taking Maths A-level you would have a good chance of an offer.

taking further maths, but at my school, they just count it as one subject, since they say that if you are good enough to do further maths, it should not count as an extra subject.

Reply 6

EH166

OP

3

Original post by tedibare

ok then, but I would like to know what university would reject an A* student??

just wondering, becuase my GCSE's were not that good, compared to many of my classmates anyways. And the 6's in English don't look great tbh.

Reply 7

MrBananaMonkey

11

Original post by EH166

just wondering, becuase my GCSE's were not that good, compared to many of my classmates anyways. And the 6's in English don't look great tbh.

"All programmes require GCSE or equivalent passes in English Language and Mathematics at grade 5 or higher." (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/undergraduate/application/entry-requirements/level-and-gcse-qualifications)

You've met/exceeded the GCSE entry requirements of 5's in Maths and English so I wouldn't worry too much. From what I've heard, top universities put a much greater emphasis on your A Level grades, personal statement and teacher reference so as long as you have a personal statement that reflects your enthusiasm and dedication to study Economics, you stand a good chance of being accepted.

If you're taking A Level Further Maths, you're greatly strengthening your application.

Hope this helps!

(edited 3 years ago)

Reply 8

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

21

Original post by tedibare

ok then, but I would like to know what university would reject an A* student??

Any oversubscribed course that uses GCSE’s and the personal statement in their scoring process could frequently reject applicants with A* predictions. We certainly do for our top courses.

Reply 9

McGinger

18

Original post by tedibare

ok then, but I would like to know what university would reject an A* student??

We would - because of the thousand other people applying with A* grade predictions.

Reply 10

ageshallnot

21

Original post by EH166

taking further maths, but at my school, they just count it as one subject, since they say that if you are good enough to do further maths, it should not count as an extra subject.

So are you taking Maths, Further Maths and one other A-level, or Maths/Further Maths and two other A-levels?

Reply 11

EH166

OP

3

Original post by ageshallnot

So are you taking Maths, Further Maths and one other A-level, or Maths/Further Maths and two other A-levels?

maths, further maths, german, economics

Reply 12

ageshallnot

21

Original post by EH166

maths, further maths, german, economics

As above. You have a good chance of an offer if you apply. (And zero chance if you don't.)

Reply 13

hkjsdghjkasbn

6

Original post by EH166

In GCSE's I recieved:
English lang = 6
English Lit = 6
German = 9
Electronics = 7
Bio = 8
Chem = 8
Phys = 8
maths = 8
French = 8
History = 8
If I receive A*A*A * predicted, is it likely to get into UCL?

Hi I have similar GCSEs to you and I am predicted 3 A*s in Maths, Physics and Economics. I just wanted to know if you ever got an offer or not... My GCSEs: Maths - 9 Chemistry - 9 Physics - 8 Biology - 8 History - 8 Spanish - 8 RE - 7 Computer Science - 7 English Lit - 7 English Lang - 6 I am considering applying to UCL for Economics. Any help would be appreciated

Reply 14

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

21

Original post by hkjsdghjkasbn

Hi I have similar GCSEs to you and I am predicted 3 A*s in Maths, Physics and Economics. I just wanted to know if you ever got an offer or not... My GCSEs: Maths - 9 Chemistry - 9 Physics - 8 Biology - 8 History - 8 Spanish - 8 RE - 7 Computer Science - 7 English Lit - 7 English Lang - 6 I am considering applying to UCL for Economics. Any help would be appreciated

Offer making could have been very different under COVID. If you have a similar profile, apply.

Reply 15

hkjsdghjkasbn

6

Original post by Admit-One

Offer making could have been very different under COVID. If you have a similar profile, apply.

Alright, thanks for your help. Do you think I have a high chance of getting an offer?

(edited 9 months ago)

Reply 16

Admit-One

Universities Forum Helper

21

Original post by hkjsdghjkasbn

Alright, thanks for your help. Do you think I have a high chance of getting an offer?

I’d just be guessing, but if your GCSE profile is similar to the above then I think you’d seriously be considered.

Reply 17

hkjsdghjkasbn

6

Original post by Admit-One

I’d just be guessing, but if your GCSE profile is similar to the above then I think you’d seriously be considered.

Thanks a lot, I will definitely apply there!

(edited 9 months ago)

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