a level further maths LSE

quick question,i got a seven in maths but my skl offers FM to people with a grade 8 and higher so technically i couldnt have done FM,should i still indicate that when applying to a course like econ/finance?

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lrnbeer

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Hey, when you submit your UCAS there's nowhere where you really can say, "I didnt take further maths", because this raises questions like, why? - leading to you saying you only got a 7 in maths. For LSE BSc econ, this is the info:

Further Mathematics at A-level is also desirable, and is acceptable for entry in combination with Mathematics and one other A-level. In these cases we'd prefer that the third A-level should be an essay-based subject. If you take four or more full A-levels, you’ll be expected to achieve A* A A (with A* in Mathematics), and a pass in the fourth A-level. We understand that not all schools/colleges offer Further Mathematics and you won’t be disadvantaged as a result – please could you and/or your referees indicate this on your application form.

For finance:
Further Mathematics at A-level is also desirable – and accepted with Mathematics and one other A-level. We understand that Further Mathematics is not available in all schools/colleges – you will not be disadvantaged if this is the case. Please could you/your referees indicate this on your application form.

Here, they are saying that, if your school offers FM you ought to have taken it, however, since you havent taken it, that is perfectly fine, as long as you achieve an A* in Maths (predicted is what will be sent to UCAS so dont slack off in Y12), however your school doesn't need to mention that you were unable to take FM, due to their guidance, as this will not reflect well on you.

My advice, DON't mention further maths in your PS or reference, but DO mention, the fact that you achieve highly in maths, and try to engage outside of school in maths, to show that you are academically extending yourself beyond the curriculum, and have your referee mention this in your reference.
So in answer to your actual question, no you shouldnt indicate that you couldn't take FM, especially since LSE is a highly competitive university that is likely to look at GCSE grades, when comparing their applicants, all of whom are bound to be very similar.

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Muttley79

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Original post by Dianagg

quick question,i got a seven in maths but my skl offers FM to people with a grade 8 and higher so technically i couldnt have done FM,should i still indicate that when applying to a course like econ/finance?

Yes but your school offers it so you will need to avoid any coures that require FMaths.

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lrnbeer

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Not necessarily, just because your school offers it, and its reccomended for your course, doesn't mean you have to take it. I.E. Oxford mathamatics, requires maths, doesn't require FM, just reccomends it, obviously not many candidates without FM will be admitted, but what im saying is, for Econ, you dont need FM

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thegeek888

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Original post by Dianagg

quick question,i got a seven in maths but my skl offers FM to people with a grade 8 and higher so technically i couldnt have done FM,should i still indicate that when applying to a course like econ/finance?

You could always try to enter yourself as an External/Private Candidate at Campbell Harris College in Kensington which enters a few thousand candidates who self-teach AS/A-Levels. But in your case, I would recommend self-teaching AS Further Maths perhaps? If you find it enjoyable, then do the A-Level in Further Maths as well? 🙂

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Anonymous #1

Original post by lrnbeer

Not necessarily, just because your school offers it, and its reccomended for your course, doesn't mean you have to take it. I.E. Oxford mathamatics, requires maths, doesn't require FM, just reccomends it, obviously not many candidates without FM will be admitted, but what im saying is, for Econ, you dont need FM

No. I spoke to Oxford admissions officers. The only reason it says “recommended” and not mandatory is because they want to be more inclusive as not every school offers FM. This is mostly true for most top unis but if he’s contextual and applying to not the absolute best unis then yes prob not the end of the world. Like LSE for example do state if your school offers they expect you to take it even if your school only offers AS FM they still expect atleast AS . Same with imperial I believe.

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