What are my chances of getting into LSE/UCL?

Hello,

I currently have offers for Durham, Warwick, Leeds, Newcastle, for accounting and finance. However, I was told I'd have no chance of getting into the London unis (LSE, UCL), though they were my dream ones because of where they're located.

I have 5 A*S, 4 As and 2Bs at GCSE (I know, not great for these unis) and just got 3 A*s in business, economics, maths in my mock exams, I think that's what I'll get (if I'm lucky!) at the end of the year.

My question is, should I apply for these unis next year? Would I have a good chance of getting in? Should I take physics A level next year to replace business, or should I just go to one of the unis I have an offer from? Thank you.

If you really want LSE/UCL, then yes you should switch out business or econ for something else. Physics sounds like a good choice as long as you enjoy it and you know what you're getting into. Really there's nothing wrong with the unis you've already applied to (I understand that Durham and Warwick are extremely reputable) but ultimately it's up to you; I really think the two London unis will not accept you if you have both business and economics as part of 3 A levels.

That's what I was thinking. But, say I took a gap year and took physics. Achieved an A* and applied with Maths, economics, physics A*. I still don't think they'd 100% accept me because taking a year out to study an A level suggests maybe a lack of direction?

Hello,

I currently have offers for Durham, Warwick, Leeds, Newcastle, for accounting and finance. However, I was told I'd have no chance of getting into the London unis (LSE, UCL), though they were my dream ones because of where they're located.

I have 5 A*S, 4 As and 2Bs at GCSE (I know, not great for these unis) and just got 3 A*s in business, economics, maths in my mock exams, I think that's what I'll get (if I'm lucky!) at the end of the year.

My question is, should I apply for these unis next year? Would I have a good chance of getting in? Should I take physics A level next year to replace business, or should I just go to one of the unis I have an offer from? Thank you.