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Can I get into LSE maths with economics with these gcse grades

Hi,
I achieved 9877777776 at gcse with the 6 being in physics and 9 in maths. I did further maths too in which I got a 7, which was the highest grade at my school. Do I still have a chance at lse and even Cambridge?
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Original post by Anonymous6386487
Hi,
I achieved 9877777776 at gcse with the 6 being in physics and 9 in maths. I did further maths too in which I got a 7, which was the highest grade at my school. Do I still have a chance at lse and even Cambridge?


Two things:
1) Did you want me to move this to the LSE thread, it's currently in the Cambridge thread?
2) For Cambridge, GCSE grades don't matter too much other than in the context of your school. If you do apply, it may be worth getting it mentioned that you were the best in your school if you feel it relevant. This may not be necessary as GCSEs are only one part of your application. I can't speak for LSE as I don't know.
Original post by melancollege
Two things:
1) Did you want me to move this to the LSE thread, it's currently in the Cambridge thread?
2) For Cambridge, GCSE grades don't matter too much other than in the context of your school. If you do apply, it may be worth getting it mentioned that you were the best in your school if you feel it relevant. This may not be necessary as GCSEs are only one part of your application. I can't speak for LSE as I don't know.
Yes, please can you move it to the LSE thread?
Original post by Anonymous6386487
Yes, please can you move it to the LSE thread?


Moved now :smile:
Original post by Anonymous6386487
Hi,
I achieved 9877777776 at gcse with the 6 being in physics and 9 in maths. I did further maths too in which I got a 7, which was the highest grade at my school. Do I still have a chance at lse and even Cambridge?
It depends on the degree course? ...and you'd be better off applying post A-Level with your A-Level grade certificated.
Original post by thegeek888
It depends on the degree course? ...and you'd be better off applying post A-Level with your A-Level grade certificated.

Oh ok I’m applying for mathematics with economics
Original post by melancollege
Moved now :smile:

Thank you
Original post by Anonymous6386487
Oh ok I’m applying for mathematics with economics
Because you have mostly 7s at GCSE you just meet the criteria for GCSEs.

However, if you secure A*A*AA or more in Maths, Further Maths and any 2 from Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Politics, Geography, French, German and Spanish then you should apply with your achieved grades in September 2027. Also, consider applying to St. Catherine's College, Cambridge. 😉
Original post by thegeek888
Because you have mostly 7s at GCSE you just meet the criteria for GCSEs.
However, if you secure A*A*AA or more in Maths, Further Maths and any 2 from Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Politics, Geography, French, German and Spanish then you should apply with your achieved grades in September 2027. Also, consider applying to St. Catherine's College, Cambridge. 😉

If I get predicted the grades that you have mentioned or higher, could I not apply for 2026 entry? do I not stand a chance?
Original post by Anonymous6386487
If I get predicted the grades that you have mentioned or higher, could I not apply for 2026 entry? do I not stand a chance?

No one how’s for sure how you would do the commentator is talking more about the fact it’s easier to get in with achieved grades then predicted. If u do get the predicted and feel confident ofc u can try- commentator talking about achieved.
Original post by Anonymous
No one how’s for sure how you would do the commentator is talking more about the fact it’s easier to get in with achieved grades then predicted. If u do get the predicted and feel confident ofc u can try- commentator talking about achieved.

I understand that but my question is for 2026 entry and I just would like to know if it’s strange for someone with the grades that I have to be applying to lse’s maths with economics in the simplest terms
Original post by thegeek888
Because you have mostly 7s at GCSE you just meet the criteria for GCSEs.
However, if you secure A*A*AA or more in Maths, Further Maths and any 2 from Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Politics, Geography, French, German and Spanish then you should apply with your achieved grades in September 2027. Also, consider applying to St. Catherine's College, Cambridge. 😉

Why St Catherine's College, Cambridge?
Original post by melancollege
Why St Catherine's College, Cambridge?
It does not get oversubscribed like Trinity, King's, St. John's, Gonville and Clare. 🙂
Original post by Anonymous6386487
If I get predicted the grades that you have mentioned or higher, could I not apply for 2026 entry? do I not stand a chance?
Yes, you would need A*A*A* predicted like so many others and a minimum of A*A*A.

Cambridge prospectus statistics:

Most Economics students (who had studied A levels and started at Cambridge in 2018, 2019 and 2023) achieved at least A*A*A* (80% of entrants).

Most had studied:

Economics (93%)

Further Mathematics (93%)

or both (90%)

Original post by thegeek888
It does not get oversubscribed like Trinity, King's, St. John's, Gonville and Clare. 🙂

OP, I would honestly recommend ignoring this person. Choose a college based on things you like about it for your daily life: facilities, location, vibe, rooms.
Original post by melancollege
OP, I would honestly recommend ignoring this person. Choose a college based on things you like about it for your daily life: facilities, location, vibe, rooms.
It was merely a suggestion. Or do you want me to write a report to justify it? 🙂 lol St. Catherine's, Cambridge is also quite central. I wonder why you did not recommend your own college? 😉
Original post by Anonymous6386487
Hi,
I achieved 9877777776 at gcse with the 6 being in physics and 9 in maths. I did further maths too in which I got a 7, which was the highest grade at my school. Do I still have a chance at lse and even Cambridge?

I have similar grades to you 9887777777664, i wanna apply to lse or Oxford and other top unis too, from the advice i got , just get as many A*s as possible and a good PS and pray you get in cause most applicants have more than 240 UCAS points and 4/5 A*s , im doing 5 so i. can increase my chances. also IK some say take a gap year and apply deferred entry but im not sure
Original post by Anonymous
I have similar grades to you 9887777777664, i wanna apply to lse or Oxford and other top unis too, from the advice i got , just get as many A*s as possible and a good PS and pray you get in cause most applicants have more than 240 UCAS points and 4/5 A*s , im doing 5 so i. can increase my chances. also IK some say take a gap year and apply deferred entry but im not sure
Make sure you get A*A*A* in Maths, Further Maths and Economics at the very least for LSE. Oxford is a lottery for Economics & Management but there is a chance with PPE. Also, you could consider applying with your achieved grades i.e. certificates!!! 😉 lol UCL will accept you for sure and so will KCL, SOAS, QMUL and RHUL as well as Warwick. But LSE is a lottery. Oxford PPE is however much more likely to result in interviews and an offer.

I wonder which 5 A-Levels you're taking? Are you an INTERNATIONAL student? 😧 If so, LSE will be more likely to accept you with 70% International students. Also, you must write a 'stellar' UCAS Personal Statement, since the LSE can decide the decision to make an offer based on the UCAS Personal Statement. But remember the UCAS Personal Statement is changing next year?!
Original post by thegeek888
Make sure you get A*A*A* in Maths, Further Maths and Economics at the very least for LSE. Oxford is a lottery for Economics & Management but there is a chance with PPE. Also, you could consider applying with your achieved grades i.e. certificates!!! 😉 lol UCL will accept you for sure and so will KCL, SOAS, QMUL and RHUL as well as Warwick. But LSE is a lottery. Oxford PPE is however much more likely to result in interviews and an offer.
I wonder which 5 A-Levels you're taking? Are you an INTERNATIONAL student? 😧 If so, LSE will be more likely to accept you with 70% International students. Also, you must write a 'stellar' UCAS Personal Statement, since the LSE can decide the decision to make an offer based on the UCAS Personal Statement. But remember the UCAS Personal Statement is changing next year?!

I think they doing 4 Subjects and EPQ as they hinted at tariff points as opposed to subject combos or something. Idk thi
Original post by thegeek888
It was merely a suggestion. Or do you want me to write a report to justify it? 🙂 lol St. Catherine's, Cambridge is also quite central. I wonder why you did not recommend your own college? 😉

There was no indication that the poster was looking for advice regarding college choice and the reasons you gave completely ignore the pool system and perpetuate false ideas that outreach teams do a lot of work to rectify. Not only was your suggestion not asked for, it was based on a false premise.

All the colleges are oversubscribed and St Catz is also not especially different to the others with regard to the number of applicants to places year on year, with the pool system working to ensure that college choice doesn't affect your likelihood of acceptance. It seems you are treating your own assumptions as gospel, and are happy to dispel them despite no good sources to support them.

I didn't recommend my own college (Sidney Sussex) because it wasn't asked for. Further, each applicant may have their own preferences that may mean a great college for one person is not the best for others. There are many colleges more or equally central to St Catz, mine included, but not every applicant wants to be in the city centre. Some applicants prioritise facilities (gardens, gyms, 24/7 libraries, en-suites etc.), some like a larger / smaller / older / newer college and some just like the vibe of a certain college. That's not to say St Catz is a bad college - I have many friends there who really like it - but just that there is no best college for everyone.

Perhaps it is worth holding off giving advice about Cambridge until you have advice that is not just based on rumour and assumption.

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