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GCSEs at LSE

How important are GCSEs when applying to LSE, especially for Law. As they look at the application holistically can a strong LNAT and/or predicted grades make up for average GCSE that are lower than school average (even though it’s a selective)

Reply 1

Original post
by Vj1939
How important are GCSEs when applying to LSE, especially for Law. As they look at the application holistically can a strong LNAT and/or predicted grades make up for average GCSE that are lower than school average (even though it’s a selective)
Most LSE applicants for Law have 9s and 8s with some 7s and the odd 6 or 5. But ultimately getting a A-Level grades A*A*A or A*A*A* prediction is very important. Consider also many LSE applicants will also be applying to Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, KCL, QMUL, SOAS, Durham, Warwick, Bristol, York, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Southampton, Birmingham and to name a few.

LSE does also regard the UCAS Personal Statement as a very important factor in their decision making of an offer. So, it could mean a 'stellar' UCAS Personal Statement could lead to an offer as well.

I wonder what the breakdown of your GCSE subjects and grades are for Year 11? 😧

Which A-Level subjects have you chosen to do? 😧

Reply 2

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by thegeek888
Most LSE applicants for Law have 9s and 8s with some 7s and the odd 6 or 5. But ultimately getting a A-Level grades A*A*A or A*A*A* prediction is very important. Consider also many LSE applicants will also be applying to Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, KCL, QMUL, SOAS, Durham, Warwick, Bristol, York, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Southampton, Birmingham and to name a few.
LSE does also regard the UCAS Personal Statement as a very important factor in their decision making of an offer. So, it could mean a 'stellar' UCAS Personal Statement could lead to an offer as well.
I wonder what the breakdown of your GCSE subjects and grades are for Year 11? 😧
Which A-Level subjects have you chosen to do? 😧

Hi so would the following gsces be acceptable:

English literature-9
English language-8
Maths-9
Physics-9
Chemistry-9
Biology-8
Geography- 9
Business studies- 8
DT-7
Spanish- 6
Religious studies - 6

(99999888766)

Reply 3

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by DJNOODLE
Hi so would the following gsces be acceptable:
English literature-9
English language-8
Maths-9
Physics-9
Chemistry-9
Biology-8
Geography- 9
Business studies- 8
DT-7
Spanish- 6
Religious studies - 6
(99999888766)
Yes, they're well above average and also good enough for Oxford and Cambridge. 🙂

Reply 4

Original post
by thegeek888
Most LSE applicants for Law have 9s and 8s with some 7s and the odd 6 or 5. But ultimately getting a A-Level grades A*A*A or A*A*A* prediction is very important. Consider also many LSE applicants will also be applying to Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, KCL, QMUL, SOAS, Durham, Warwick, Bristol, York, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Southampton, Birmingham and to name a few.
LSE does also regard the UCAS Personal Statement as a very important factor in their decision making of an offer. So, it could mean a 'stellar' UCAS Personal Statement could lead to an offer as well.
I wonder what the breakdown of your GCSE subjects and grades are for Year 11? 😧
Which A-Level subjects have you chosen to do? 😧
I achieved 9988888777 with 8s in English Language and Maths. My current A-Levels are Maths, Econ and Geography which im predicted 3 A* in.
(edited 7 months ago)

Reply 5

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by Vj1939
I achieved 8888887776 with 8s in English Language and Maths, and 6 in Computer Science. My current A-Levels are Maths, Econ and Geography which im predicted 3 A* in.
You should also consider Oxford or Cambridge, since you will already be sitting the LNAT admissions test. LSE loves to make their decisions based on the UCAS Personal Statement often. So, you will have to really think carefully about your UCAS Personal Statement.

Reply 6

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by thegeek888
You should also consider Oxford or Cambridge, since you will already be sitting the LNAT admissions test. LSE loves to make their decisions based on the UCAS Personal Statement often. So, you will have to really think carefully about your UCAS Personal Statement.

Oh okay I don’t know if they’re upto Oxbridge standard tbh so im not sure rn and im thinking of putting UCL as my number 1. What are the key things you think they’ll look for in the ps and what will make it stand out and look good?

Reply 7

Original post
by thegeek888
Most LSE applicants for Law have 9s and 8s with some 7s and the odd 6 or 5. But ultimately getting a A-Level grades A*A*A or A*A*A* prediction is very important. Consider also many LSE applicants will also be applying to Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, KCL, QMUL, SOAS, Durham, Warwick, Bristol, York, Nottingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Leeds, Southampton, Birmingham and to name a few.
LSE does also regard the UCAS Personal Statement as a very important factor in their decision making of an offer. So, it could mean a 'stellar' UCAS Personal Statement could lead to an offer as well.
I wonder what the breakdown of your GCSE subjects and grades are for Year 11? 😧
Which A-Level subjects have you chosen to do? 😧

What about mine:
9- rs
9- english lang
8- english lit
8- french
7- history
6- maths
5s in bio, chem, physics
A*AA predicted
FSM eligible, deprived area, only 27% passed maths and english at my school, first gen to go uni, participate in lse springboard.
Are these good enough for lse law in my context?

Reply 8

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by mkh123
What about mine:
9- rs
9- english lang
8- english lit
8- french
7- history
6- maths
5s in bio, chem, physics
A*AA predicted
FSM eligible, deprived area, only 27% passed maths and english at my school, first gen to go uni, participate in lse springboard.
Are these good enough for lse law in my context?
Yes for LSE and even Oxford. 🙂 Just make sure you achieve A*AA.

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