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University choices with these predicted grades and A-levels?

Hi there, I would like some advice on which unis to apply to given my current predicted grades and academic performance. For context, I go to a grammar school and want to study Economics at university.
I currently study Maths, Economics, Physics and Further Maths and am predicted A*A*A*A respectively in each of those.

I have my sights set on Cambridge Economics which has a minimum offer rate of A*A*A and requires a good TMUA score (which is the maths entrance test). I wouldn't say I am the strongest at Maths though and it does take me a bit of time to fully grasp it but I really enjoy it.

I am considering these other unis as well:
- Warwick Economics: A*A*A
- LSE Economics: A*AA
- UCL PPE/Econ: A*AA
- KCL Econ: A*AA

Are these 5 uni choices alright according to my predicted grades or are they are a bit too risky? I am thinking maybe to apply for PPE at UCL because I went to their open day and liked the PPE course a whole lot better than Econ, and I also really love essays and writing and want that to be a part of my degree so I thought I should apply for at least one course that also provides that!

Any feedback would be highly appreciated!
Those are 5 top competitive courses (or at least 4, I don't have any knowledge about KCL Econ), most people would recommend having a safer choice in there. That doesn't mean a choice which has a lower offer necessarily (although that could also be recommended), but a course with a higher offer rate would probably be wise.

I don't know if UCL accepts alternative personal statements, but if they don't I would suggest avoiding applying for a different course. LSE and I think UCL tend to rate personal statements quite highly, so you don't want to have your LSE decision rejected as they think you're interested in a different course by talking about PPE.
If you liked the PPE course better, is that the same at other unis too? Would you prefer to be applying for PPE?
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Fine choices but you have to accept the very real risk of 5 rejections. Do give that some thought.

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