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Chances for Economics at Cambridge?

Hi. I take Maths, Economics, Law and EPQ A levels and I am predicted A*A*A*A.
My GCSE's are horrific with only one 9 and a 7 and the rest being B's and C's. However, I have quite an intense and long extenuative circumstances form. They have greatly disrupted my education.

My concern lies within my chances of whether I should bother applying for Economics at Cambridge and LSE. I do not take Further Maths because my school only offers Further pure and further mech. I am doing extremely well in my A levels right now and have contributed a lot for quite a few extra/super curricular activities. I am passionate about economics and that is why I thrive in it.

Studying economics at somewhere like Cambridge or LSE is a dream.

Is there a reason to apply? Are they this harsh? Will they take in my serious extenuative circumstances? Please be honest. Thank you for your time.

Reply 1

melancollege

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I think not having Further Maths would be your biggest issues. Further Pure and Further Mechanics are very common and the Cambridge Economics course is very Mathematical.

Reply 2

Paralove

Almost all successful applicants to Cambridge have Further Maths for Economics. You'll be at a disadvantage. You'll also have a lower chance at LSE: it's not impossible, but success rates are significantly higher for those with FM.

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