Official London School of Economics and Political Science 2025 Applicant Thread
The Official London School of Economics and Political Science 2025 Applicant Thread
Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to LSE for 2025!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding LSE.
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why LSE specifically?
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
8) Other unis you're interested in?
You can find a directory linking to all of the other university applicant threads here.
Website: https://www.lse.ac.uk/
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Reply 1
Hi! I'm Scarlett 
Thank you for setting up this thread!
1) I am doing Maths, Further Maths, Economics and Computer Science at A Level.
2) I'm planning on applying for BSc Economics. I love Economics because of the impact it has on people, I'm really interested in macroeconomics and the impact policies can have on citizens of a country!
3) I got 9999999887 at GCSE and A (highest grade) in FSMQ - I have extenuating circumstances for GCSEs so hopefully they won't be hugely annoyed that I don't have all 9s. I have 4 predicted A*s.
4) I absolutely love the huge selection of optional modules available at LSE and I love that the course is mathematically rigorous.
5) I have to sit the TMUA and I started preparing in October last year.
6) Not really planning on attending Open Days if I'm honest..
7) I feel really weird about starting university. I've been in the same school for the last 10 years and the idea of this being my last year is crazy to me!
8) I also applied to Cambridge, UCL, Warwick and Bath!
Thank you for setting up this thread!1) I am doing Maths, Further Maths, Economics and Computer Science at A Level.
2) I'm planning on applying for BSc Economics. I love Economics because of the impact it has on people, I'm really interested in macroeconomics and the impact policies can have on citizens of a country!
3) I got 9999999887 at GCSE and A (highest grade) in FSMQ - I have extenuating circumstances for GCSEs so hopefully they won't be hugely annoyed that I don't have all 9s. I have 4 predicted A*s.
4) I absolutely love the huge selection of optional modules available at LSE and I love that the course is mathematically rigorous.
5) I have to sit the TMUA and I started preparing in October last year.
6) Not really planning on attending Open Days if I'm honest..
7) I feel really weird about starting university. I've been in the same school for the last 10 years and the idea of this being my last year is crazy to me!
8) I also applied to Cambridge, UCL, Warwick and Bath!
(edited 9 months ago)
Reply 2
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Original post by Talkative Toad
The Official London School of Economics and Political Science 2025 Applicant Thread
Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to LSE for 2025!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding LSE.
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why LSE specifically?
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
8) Other unis you're interested in?
You can find a directory linking to all of the other university applicant threads here.
Website: https://www.lse.ac.uk/
General TSR rules (read before posting in this thread):
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links along with any social media contact details both in this thread and via PM. Such posts will simply be reported and removed as standard.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Please don't offer to buy and sell items.
1) I'm doing psychology, religious studies and economics
2) I have applied for philosophy, logic and scientific method because i really like philosophy at a-level!
3) I got 8888888876 at GCSE and I am predicted A*A*A* at A-Level
4) I really like the language specialism for my degree as well as the year abroad options, its also the #1 uni for philosophy in the uk
5) no admissions test!
6) Missed out on them this year because they were during school days
7) Quite nervous ngl
8) I've already submitted my UCAS, but I have applied to Cambridge (Trinity Hall), LSE, UCL, Warwick and Manchester!!
Reply 3
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1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
I'm doing geography, sociology and economics
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
Geography! I love that the course at LSE is solely human-based so it's very relevant to what I want to pursue in the future (urban/transport planning)
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
GCSE: 9988888877; A-level predicted A*A*A* (and achieved A* in my EPQ)
4) Why LSE specifically?
As stated before, the course is perfect for my interests in geography but still very well regarded (ranked 2nd in the world for geography). I also love the study abroad and fieldwork opportunities, and I don't live too far outside of London so it's easy to get home to see my friends and family.
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
Nope, no admissions tests thankfully.
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
I attended the April open day and loved LSE, which is one of the main reasons that I'm applying.
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Very excited to get away from my little town and gaining more independence. Looking forward to meeting more like-minded people.
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Cambridge (Girton College), St Andrews, Sheffield and Cardiff (the latter are human geography with planning courses)
I'm doing geography, sociology and economics
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
Geography! I love that the course at LSE is solely human-based so it's very relevant to what I want to pursue in the future (urban/transport planning)
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
GCSE: 9988888877; A-level predicted A*A*A* (and achieved A* in my EPQ)
4) Why LSE specifically?
As stated before, the course is perfect for my interests in geography but still very well regarded (ranked 2nd in the world for geography). I also love the study abroad and fieldwork opportunities, and I don't live too far outside of London so it's easy to get home to see my friends and family.
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
Nope, no admissions tests thankfully.
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
I attended the April open day and loved LSE, which is one of the main reasons that I'm applying.
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Very excited to get away from my little town and gaining more independence. Looking forward to meeting more like-minded people.
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Cambridge (Girton College), St Andrews, Sheffield and Cardiff (the latter are human geography with planning courses)
Reply 4
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
A-Level subjects are Mathematics, Physics, Economics
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
BSc Management due to its excellent career opportunities and I also have met quite a number of people on the course who recommended it to me
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
I achieved 998877777 at GCSE which i'm quite nervous is on the weaker side for LSE. I am predicted A*A*A* in my A levels though so hopefully that is able to make up for it
4) Why LSE specifically?
After university I would like a job in high finance (e.g. investment banking, sales and trading) and LSE places a really high number of people into those roles each year. I also am a huge fan of the year abroad that they offer on the course and I have always wanted to study/live in America so I hope to get the opportunity to spend a year at Upenn (Wharton) or Umich (Ross).
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
None for LSE, I have to sit the TSA (Section 1) for Oxford. I only started preparing at the beginning of this academic year because I didn't really think I would be applying.
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
Funnily enough out of all my choices LSE is the only open day I haven't actually attended but I've visited the area and the campus on several different occasions.
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Looking forward to the independence and being able to see new faces
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Oxford (Worcester), Warwick, Durham, Bristol
A-Level subjects are Mathematics, Physics, Economics
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
BSc Management due to its excellent career opportunities and I also have met quite a number of people on the course who recommended it to me
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
I achieved 998877777 at GCSE which i'm quite nervous is on the weaker side for LSE. I am predicted A*A*A* in my A levels though so hopefully that is able to make up for it
4) Why LSE specifically?
After university I would like a job in high finance (e.g. investment banking, sales and trading) and LSE places a really high number of people into those roles each year. I also am a huge fan of the year abroad that they offer on the course and I have always wanted to study/live in America so I hope to get the opportunity to spend a year at Upenn (Wharton) or Umich (Ross).
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
None for LSE, I have to sit the TSA (Section 1) for Oxford. I only started preparing at the beginning of this academic year because I didn't really think I would be applying.
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
Funnily enough out of all my choices LSE is the only open day I haven't actually attended but I've visited the area and the campus on several different occasions.
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Looking forward to the independence and being able to see new faces
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Oxford (Worcester), Warwick, Durham, Bristol
Reply 5
Original post by Talkative Toad
The Official London School of Economics and Political Science 2025 Applicant Thread
Hi
This is the thread for people who are thinking of applying to LSE for 2025!
Meet and chat to other people applying here.
Here are a few suggested opening questions, but ask whatever you want regarding LSE.
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
4) Why LSE specifically?
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
8) Other unis you're interested in?
You can find a directory linking to all of the other university applicant threads here.
Website: https://www.lse.ac.uk/
General TSR rules (read before posting in this thread):
(1) Please don't ask for or post group chat links along with any social media contact details both in this thread and via PM. Such posts will simply be reported and removed as standard.
(2) Please don't ask for or post interview questions.
(3) Please don't offer to buy and sell items.
I have just submitted on UCAS today. I am applying for Law ( LNAT taken already in Sep ). When does LSE usually send out their offers?
Original post by Anonymous
I have just submitted on UCAS today. I am applying for Law ( LNAT taken already in Sep ). When does LSE usually send out their offers?
I think that universities until May
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after-you-apply/types-undergraduate-offers
Reply 7
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
I do IB.
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
BSc Politics and Economics. I like the focus on statistics, as I quite enjoy that at IB, and the careers opportunities/ placements
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
Predicted 43/45 with HL Math (7), Politics (7), Economics (6)
4) Why LSE specifically?
I like the focus on statistics, as I quite enjoy that at IB, and there careers opportunities/ placements
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
None
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
No
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Nervous but Excited
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Oxford, UCL, Warwick, and one I am yet to pick
I do IB.
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
BSc Politics and Economics. I like the focus on statistics, as I quite enjoy that at IB, and the careers opportunities/ placements
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
Predicted 43/45 with HL Math (7), Politics (7), Economics (6)
4) Why LSE specifically?
I like the focus on statistics, as I quite enjoy that at IB, and there careers opportunities/ placements
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
None
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
No
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Nervous but Excited
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Oxford, UCL, Warwick, and one I am yet to pick
(edited 9 months ago)
Reply 8
Original post by Talkative Toad
I think that universities until May
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after-you-apply/types-undergraduate-offers
https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/after-you-apply/types-undergraduate-offers
Thanks. I wanna know my chances...
Qualification: IB
Course at LSE: Law
Grades: predicted 44/45 ( the only 6 being my Eng A lang lit ), HL subjects -- Maths AA, Business, Economics
Additional admissions test: LNAT ( it's so hard and I only got to prep for it for a month...very nervous about it right now )
Reply 9
Awesome thread! I was wondering what is the working and social culture like at LSE, any interesting pros and cons that prospective students wouldn't know from info online? Also, does LSE care about extracurriculars and future career aspirations in the PS?
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
I take the International Baccalaureate (HL Maths AA, Econs, History)
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
BSc Economics. Economics has always been a source of reason and resolution that I find comfort in. I feel that it provides you with a set of necessary skills and perspectives to truly understand this world where we will be spending our entire lives, with interactions and behaviours of humans at its core. And only with this understanding of the foundational workings of human society can we begin to seek solutions to global issues.
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A 9999. 45/45
4) Why LSE specifically?
The research and internship opportunities at LSE's world-class research facilities and access to the heart of London's business district really entice me, especially as I plan to do policy research and analytics. The wide array of electives available is also icing on the cake as I will be free to explore and deepen my interests in related fields.
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
TMUA (struggling a bit atm ngl 💀)
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
A plane ticket is too great of a financial investment for information I can find online lmao.
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Excited and ready, I'm about done with highschool lol.
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Cambridge, UCL, KCL, IC, all for economics.
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
I take the International Baccalaureate (HL Maths AA, Econs, History)
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
BSc Economics. Economics has always been a source of reason and resolution that I find comfort in. I feel that it provides you with a set of necessary skills and perspectives to truly understand this world where we will be spending our entire lives, with interactions and behaviours of humans at its core. And only with this understanding of the foundational workings of human society can we begin to seek solutions to global issues.
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A 9999. 45/45
4) Why LSE specifically?
The research and internship opportunities at LSE's world-class research facilities and access to the heart of London's business district really entice me, especially as I plan to do policy research and analytics. The wide array of electives available is also icing on the cake as I will be free to explore and deepen my interests in related fields.
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
TMUA (struggling a bit atm ngl 💀)
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
A plane ticket is too great of a financial investment for information I can find online lmao.
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Excited and ready, I'm about done with highschool lol.
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Cambridge, UCL, KCL, IC, all for economics.
Original post by Anonymous
Awesome thread! I was wondering what is the working and social culture like at LSE, any interesting pros and cons that prospective students wouldn't know from info online? Also, does LSE care about extracurriculars and future career aspirations in the PS?
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
I take the International Baccalaureate (HL Maths AA, Econs, History)
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
BSc Economics. Economics has always been a source of reason and resolution that I find comfort in. I feel that it provides you with a set of necessary skills and perspectives to truly understand this world where we will be spending our entire lives, with interactions and behaviours of humans at its core. And only with this understanding of the foundational workings of human society can we begin to seek solutions to global issues.
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A 9999. 45/45
4) Why LSE specifically?
The research and internship opportunities at LSE's world-class research facilities and access to the heart of London's business district really entice me, especially as I plan to do policy research and analytics. The wide array of electives available is also icing on the cake as I will be free to explore and deepen my interests in related fields.
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
TMUA (struggling a bit atm ngl 💀)
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
A plane ticket is too great of a financial investment for information I can find online lmao.
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Excited and ready, I'm about done with highschool lol.
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Cambridge, UCL, KCL, IC, all for economics.
1) What A Levels are you doing (or other eligible qualifications)?
I take the International Baccalaureate (HL Maths AA, Econs, History)
2) What course at LSE do you have your eyes on? And why?
BSc Economics. Economics has always been a source of reason and resolution that I find comfort in. I feel that it provides you with a set of necessary skills and perspectives to truly understand this world where we will be spending our entire lives, with interactions and behaviours of humans at its core. And only with this understanding of the foundational workings of human society can we begin to seek solutions to global issues.
3) What grades did you get/are you predicted to get at GCSE and Sixth Form?
A*A*A*A*A*A*A*A 9999. 45/45
4) Why LSE specifically?
The research and internship opportunities at LSE's world-class research facilities and access to the heart of London's business district really entice me, especially as I plan to do policy research and analytics. The wide array of electives available is also icing on the cake as I will be free to explore and deepen my interests in related fields.
5) Which admissions tests do you have to sit if any, and when will you start preparing for them?
TMUA (struggling a bit atm ngl 💀)
6) Will you be attending any Open Days?
A plane ticket is too great of a financial investment for information I can find online lmao.
7) How are you feeling about starting University?
Excited and ready, I'm about done with highschool lol.
8) Other unis you're interested in?
Cambridge, UCL, KCL, IC, all for economics.
IC as in Imperial College London? Or a different University? Also nice information and stats.
Reply 11
Original post by Talkative Toad
IC as in Imperial College London? Or a different University? Also nice information and stats.
Thanks! Yes, Imperial College London for the Economics, Finance, and Data Science course.
Original post by Anonymous
Thanks! Yes, Imperial College London for the Economics, Finance, and Data Science course.
That makes sense, nice.
Reply 13
1) Im currently taking A level Biology, Economics and Maths, and I’m self studying AS level further maths as my school does not provide it.
2) I am applying for Economics bsc, as i’m overall fascinated by how economics is a subject that connects abstract concepts to real world events, and i loved how economics is so interdisciplinary.
3) For my gcses i got 999999998 and for my a levels i am predicted 3A* and an A in as further maths.
4) Im applying to LSE specifically, because of it global reputation in economics, but also as i really like their economics course and im a big fan of how quantitative it is.
5) I’m going to be sitting the TMUA in a weeks time and I’m so scared for it, i hope it all goes well.
6) no i will not be attending any open days
7) I’m so so excited to be starting university i feel like i really need a fresh new start and i can not wait to leave my family home and live in a new city. I’m also really excited to make new friends and really enjoy my time at uni.
8) I have also applied to Cambridge, UCL, KCL and manchester.
- btw i’m an international student from dubai
2) I am applying for Economics bsc, as i’m overall fascinated by how economics is a subject that connects abstract concepts to real world events, and i loved how economics is so interdisciplinary.
3) For my gcses i got 999999998 and for my a levels i am predicted 3A* and an A in as further maths.
4) Im applying to LSE specifically, because of it global reputation in economics, but also as i really like their economics course and im a big fan of how quantitative it is.
5) I’m going to be sitting the TMUA in a weeks time and I’m so scared for it, i hope it all goes well.
6) no i will not be attending any open days
7) I’m so so excited to be starting university i feel like i really need a fresh new start and i can not wait to leave my family home and live in a new city. I’m also really excited to make new friends and really enjoy my time at uni.
8) I have also applied to Cambridge, UCL, KCL and manchester.
- btw i’m an international student from dubai
Reply 14
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Aaaa got my confirmation email from LSE this night (literally past midnight). Sounds promising, considering they say on their website that they aim to send these emails 8 weeks after you’ve applied, and it’s been only 3
Reply 15
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Original post by lissaa
Aaaa got my confirmation email from LSE this night (literally past midnight). Sounds promising, considering they say on their website that they aim to send these emails 8 weeks after you’ve applied, and it’s been only 3
Is that a positive sign ?
Reply 16
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Original post by N88l
Is that a positive sign ?
Yeah, cause LSE is known for being slower than some other unis. Earlier confirmation emails might mean earlier decisions.
Reply 17
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Original post by lissaa
Yeah, cause LSE is known for being slower than some other unis. Earlier confirmation emails might mean earlier decisions.
When do they normally give out earlier decisions ?
Reply 18
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Original post by N88l
When do they normally give out earlier decisions ?
I think the earlier ones last year were December last year. Many in March/april and even in May there were a lot. Which can be stressful because May is exam season for many, and generally it’s so close to the deadline when you need to choose your firm and second choices.
Reply 19
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Thank you
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