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2026 LSE Econ Unconditional vs 2025 Warwick Econ

I've got an unconditional offer to study Economics at the LSE but for 2026 entry which would require a gap year (I've got no clue what I would do in it). Alternatively, I can start at Warwick this year.

Which do I go for? I care about prestige but I care more about breaking into IB.

Reply 1

"I care about prestige but I care more about breaking into IB." LSE clears in both aspects lmao. How is this even a debate?

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by Zackkkkk
I've got an unconditional offer to study Economics at the LSE but for 2026 entry which would require a gap year (I've got no clue what I would do in it). Alternatively, I can start at Warwick this year.
Which do I go for? I care about prestige but I care more about breaking into IB.


I would say defo LSE if you're looking into IB and you care about prestige.

Reply 3

Original post
by Zackkkkk
I've got an unconditional offer to study Economics at the LSE but for 2026 entry which would require a gap year (I've got no clue what I would do in it). Alternatively, I can start at Warwick this year.
Which do I go for? I care about prestige but I care more about breaking into IB.


Hi there. Did you actually apply for deferred entry at LSE or did they give you a deferred offer for their own reasons? Do you know why you got a deferred offer if that was not your choice? Presumably you applied for regular 2025 entry to warwick?

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