LSE Accounting and Finance

Hello, I am planning to apply A&F in LSE.

I achieved two 9s and three 8s in my GCSEs, including Science and Maths, but got 4s in English Language and Literature as I completed my GCSEs in just one year due to circumstances. My IELTS score is 7 overall (8.5 in Listening, 6 in Writing). My predicted grades are A*AA in Maths, Economics, and Biology, and I have already achieved an A in A-level Chinese. Do you think I’m a competitive candidate for LSE as an international students ?

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Reply 1

Tutor008

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by Zoeyi

Hello, I am planning to apply A&F in LSE.
I achieved two 9s and three 8s in my GCSEs, including Science and Maths, but got 4s in English Language and Literature as I completed my GCSEs in just one year due to circumstances. My IELTS score is 7 overall (8.5 in Listening, 6 in Writing). My predicted grades are A*AA in Maths, Economics, and Biology, and I have already achieved an A in A-level Chinese. Do you think I’m a competitive candidate for LSE as an international students ?

Your strong academic profile is promising, but LSE's high standards may require higher English proficiency and addressing GCSE English grades. Consider explaining your unique circumstances in your application.

Reply 2

Zoeyi

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by Tutor008

Ahhh thank you so much! I am panicking now because I saw people got rejected with A*AA and all 8s in their GCSE. Do you think I will have advantage as an international student ?

Reply 3

Tutor008

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by Zoeyi

Ahhh thank you so much! I am panicking now because I saw people got rejected with A*AA and all 8s in their GCSE. Do you think I will have advantage as an international student ?

As an international student, you may have a unique advantage in showcasing diversity and your circumstances, but LSE remains highly competitive. Focus on explaining your strengths, contextualizing your GCSEs, and highlighting your achievements in your application.

Reply 4

jifejigheigheei

Hey, I got A*AA in math, economics, and psychology. I got a* in extended math, 2a, 4b and unfortunately 1d in english language. I have taken ielts and I meet the requirement. Unlike him, Im applying to KCL. Would i have fair chance?

Reply 5

thegeek888

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by Zoeyi

Hello, I am planning to apply A&F in LSE.
I achieved two 9s and three 8s in my GCSEs, including Science and Maths, but got 4s in English Language and Literature as I completed my GCSEs in just one year due to circumstances. My IELTS score is 7 overall (8.5 in Listening, 6 in Writing). My predicted grades are A*AA in Maths, Economics, and Biology, and I have already achieved an A in A-level Chinese. Do you think I’m a competitive candidate for LSE as an international students ?

Since 70% of LSE undergraduate intake is international, you might have a chance but you should have a better chance at KCL, QMUL and City here in London as well. 🙂

Reply 6

thegeek888

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by jifejigheigheei

You have a better chance at KCL and QMUL and should easily get into CityLondon or SOAS London. 🙂

Reply 7

jifejigheigheei

Original post

by Zoeyi

Hello, I am planning to apply A&F in LSE.
I achieved two 9s and three 8s in my GCSEs, including Science and Maths, but got 4s in English Language and Literature as I completed my GCSEs in just one year due to circumstances. My IELTS score is 7 overall (8.5 in Listening, 6 in Writing). My predicted grades are A*AA in Maths, Economics, and Biology, and I have already achieved an A in A-level Chinese. Do you think I’m a competitive candidate for LSE as an international students ?

Can anyone answer my question please, in his/her case, the subscore in writing does not meet LSE requirement, which should be 7 in all band, will their application be an auto rejection? Similar to my case, I'm applying to KCL and manchester, requiring 6.5 in all band. However, I got one field at 5.5, will unis just reject me because of it?