LSE economics with mediocre gcses

Predicted A* - economics, A* - maths A - further maths A-chemistry
Gcses : 99888777666 - do I still stand a chance with a mediocre gcse profile for straight econ at LSE and not 4 A*’s predicted

Reply 1

EnglishOtter

London School of Economics

London

Reply 2

DeBeauvoir2

I think so - LSE offers are notoriously difficult to predict - given you have the required a levels and fm (A* would be ideal but probably fine) and a "strong set of gcses with the majority at A/A*". But, people with impeccable stats get rejected all the time, so in itself this doesn't translate to having a good chance, it really does come down to your personal statement. I wouldn't say you have the best possible chance, but it isn't a complete long shot.

Reply 3

Sinnoh

They place a lot of emphasis on the personal statement, so I wouldn't rule it out. And you do fulfill their requirements for GCSE for "majority at 7 or 8-9".

Reply 4

XITounsi841

Very difficult without A* in further maths. Many will have A* in further maths. I've applied for economics at LSE also.

Reply 5

username5821865

Original post by Anonymous

Predicted A* - economics, A* - maths A - further maths A-chemistry
Gcses : 99888777666 - do I still stand a chance with a mediocre gcse profile for straight econ at LSE and not 4 A*’s predicted

Apply, but apply for another course at LSE in addition to economics.

Reply 6

XITounsi841

LSE pure economics is probably the most competitive economics course in the country. There are other aspects of the criteria which need to be met, like a good personal statement,, although grades need to be exceptional.

Reply 7

snow.fall15

Original post by Anonymous

Predicted A* - economics, A* - maths A - further maths A-chemistry
Gcses : 99888777666 - do I still stand a chance with a mediocre gcse profile for straight econ at LSE and not 4 A*’s predicted