Should I drop my 4th A level?
I got A*A*A*B predicted in Further Maths, Maths, Economics and Politics in that order.
I'm planning to apply for economics at UCL, KCL, LSE, City St. George's and ICL (EFDS)
The FM, maths and econ papers were strong A* in my mocks, but I found it much harder to revise politics.
There are a few chances before January to push the predicted grade up a bit, but I really need advice on what options could be good here. How behind am I with 3A* to someone with 3A* and an A or even A*? Is it better to drop it now and focus on other subject extracurriculars and TMUA?
Are there any chances of getting in those unis with 3 A* on my subject choices? I have some decent extracurriculars and eligibility for contextual offers if that helps in any way.
I'm planning to apply for economics at UCL, KCL, LSE, City St. George's and ICL (EFDS)
The FM, maths and econ papers were strong A* in my mocks, but I found it much harder to revise politics.
There are a few chances before January to push the predicted grade up a bit, but I really need advice on what options could be good here. How behind am I with 3A* to someone with 3A* and an A or even A*? Is it better to drop it now and focus on other subject extracurriculars and TMUA?
Are there any chances of getting in those unis with 3 A* on my subject choices? I have some decent extracurriculars and eligibility for contextual offers if that helps in any way.
Reply 1
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by DavolI got A*A*A*B predicted in Further Maths, Maths, Economics and Politics in that order.
I'm planning to apply for economics at UCL, KCL, LSE, City St. George's and ICL (EFDS)
The FM, maths and econ papers were strong A* in my mocks, but I found it much harder to revise politics.
There are a few chances before January to push the predicted grade up a bit, but I really need advice on what options could be good here. How behind am I with 3A* to someone with 3A* and an A or even A*? Is it better to drop it now and focus on other subject extracurriculars and TMUA?
Are there any chances of getting in those unis with 3 A* on my subject choices? I have some decent extracurriculars and eligibility for contextual offers if that helps in any way.
I'm planning to apply for economics at UCL, KCL, LSE, City St. George's and ICL (EFDS)
The FM, maths and econ papers were strong A* in my mocks, but I found it much harder to revise politics.
There are a few chances before January to push the predicted grade up a bit, but I really need advice on what options could be good here. How behind am I with 3A* to someone with 3A* and an A or even A*? Is it better to drop it now and focus on other subject extracurriculars and TMUA?
Are there any chances of getting in those unis with 3 A* on my subject choices? I have some decent extracurriculars and eligibility for contextual offers if that helps in any way.
from what i heard year 13 topics are hell so you should probably drop it, especially since three A*s is really good, and you're not 'behind' anyone
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Be aware that Economics at elite London Unis is mega-competitive, and for this reason the advice is to not apply to all of UCL, KCL, LSE, and Imperial. Every year, thousands, yes thousands, of applicants to these Unis get rejected - despite meeting or even exceeding the entry requirements. You could therefore be left with no offers - or offers that you later realise are totally impossible for you to meet. Remember that these Unis are also far less likely to be forgiving if you miss your grades in next August.
I advise you to have at least one out-of-London Uni, or that you only apply for one or two high-risk choices initially and wait until January before you add the remaining choices. This gives you a chance to see what, if any, offers you then have, and judge how your A levels are going (are those A* grades really achievable), before possibly making more strategic choices for the remaining slots.
I advise you to have at least one out-of-London Uni, or that you only apply for one or two high-risk choices initially and wait until January before you add the remaining choices. This gives you a chance to see what, if any, offers you then have, and judge how your A levels are going (are those A* grades really achievable), before possibly making more strategic choices for the remaining slots.
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