Is it worth applying to LSE?

Guys do you think it will be worth applying to LSE , if my GCSEs are 777766654 . Also I do a BTEC so one of my subjects are in the non preferred area ….

Reply 1

bibachu

Universities Forum Helper

Original post by Djoptic

Guys do you think it will be worth applying to LSE , if my GCSEs are 777766654 . Also I do a BTEC so one of my subjects are in the non preferred area ….

It depends on the course. For competitive courses, LSE would expect applicants to have several grades 7-9 at GCSE. You may also have trouble with your level 3 qualifications, as certain courses may not accept a mix of A levels and BTECs. Check the course requirements, but if they don’t accept BTECs, you would likely be rejected. The same goes for GCSEs - if you don’t meet their minimum GCSE requirements, you would likely be rejected.

Reply 2

Djoptic

Its for BSc Environment and Sustainability Development with Economics . They do Allow BTECs if its with 2 preferred subjects ( which i do ) but yeah the gcse part is what kinda stresses me out

Reply 3

Djoptic

Also im pretty sure i went to a disadvantage school so would that play into part perhaps ???

Reply 4

Anonymous #1

Original post by Djoptic

Also im pretty sure i went to a disadvantage school so would that play into part perhaps ???

You have 5 uni choices so no harm in applying. Just make sure your personal statement is good

Reply 5

thegeek888

Original post by Djoptic

Guys do you think it will be worth applying to LSE , if my GCSEs are 777766654 . Also I do a BTEC so one of my subjects are in the non preferred area ….

Applying post A-Level with your certificates gained would be preferable.

Also, the LSE 'scrutinise' the UCAS Personal Statement closely, so a 'stellar' UCAS Personal Statement is expected from you to gain an offer.

I wonder which A-Level subjects you're studying and is the BTech in Business? 😧

Reply 6

Djoptic

Original post by thegeek888

Applying post A-Level with your certificates gained would be preferable.
Also, the LSE 'scrutinise' the UCAS Personal Statement closely, so a 'stellar' UCAS Personal Statement is expected from you to gain an offer.
I wonder which A-Level subjects you're studying and is the BTech in Business? 😧

A level Maths , Economics
BTEC IT

Reply 7

edexx32

Original post by Djoptic

Guys do you think it will be worth applying to LSE , if my GCSEs are 777766654 . Also I do a BTEC so one of my subjects are in the non preferred area ….

My cousin who has just completed his master's at Edinburgh,went to LSE for his first degree with only BTECs however I am not sure if you can have a mixture of A levels and BTECs

Reply 8

thegeek888

Original post by Djoptic

A level Maths , Economics
BTEC IT

That's great. A-Levels in Maths and Economics would have to be at AA at least or A*A or more. But you could self-teach A-Level Further Maths with Edexcel and do FM1 and FD1 papers as the optional papers perhaps? 😉