lse accounting & finance uni application

What is their standard offer and would you be eligible for a contextual offer?

I would advise against applying for LSE unless you have extenuating circumstances. A&F at LSE is competitive, with an offer rate of 13%, and LSE is known to place strong emphasis on GCSEs; most people I know who've recieved an offer from LSE either had a clean sweep or majority A*s. In addition, there is uncertainty about your predicted grades, and LSE is known to auto-reject applicants who do not meet their entry requirements. I would recommend applying for Manchester (AAA), Leeds (AAA), Southampton (AAB), or Durham (AAB). Hope this helps 🙂

Hi following what you said about lse is there any chance for me without straight/majority 9s. I have 9999988887 and 3 A* predicted. Also applying Manchester, Warwick and kings
Am I cooked for LSE

I would advise against applying for LSE unless you have extenuating circumstances. A&F at LSE is competitive, with an offer rate of 13%, and LSE is known to place strong emphasis on GCSEs; most people I know who've recieved an offer from LSE either had a clean sweep or majority A*s. In addition, there is uncertainty about your predicted grades, and LSE is known to auto-reject applicants who do not meet their entry requirements. I would recommend applying for Manchester (AAA), Leeds (AAA), Southampton (AAB), or Durham (AAB). Hope this helps 🙂

are you also applying for A&F? and just wondering what are your A Level subjects

Thank you so much! yes, I've put Manchester (AAA), Bristol (AAA) on the list and im thinking about Durham (AAB) for safety. Regarding my predicted grade which is likely (A*AA or A*AB) - if I were to get A*AA should I still give a shot or just not apply? I still do want to apply to LSE as it was one reason why I did a levels instead of foundation as they said I can't apply with foundation so I still kinda wanna have a shot. Apart from this, for aspiration what do you think about either KCL (A*AA), Warwick (A*AA) or Bath (A*AA / A*A*B) for A&F.

Yes I’m applying a&f too, my alevel subjects are bio Econ and maths

Thanks for sharing your grades and plans! LSE A&F is definitely extremely competitive, especially for international applicants. While your predicted grades (AAA or AAB) are strong, LSE tends to favour applicants with very high GCSEs and consistent As at A-level. That said, it’s not impossible — if you achieve AAA, you could still submit a strong application, especially if your personal statement and references stand out.
It’s smart that you’re applying to Manchester, Bristol, Durham, Warwick, KCL, and Bath as well. These are all excellent choices, and having a mix of aspirational and safer options is ideal. For your “aspiration” picks:

My advice: Apply to LSE if you really want to have a shot — even if it’s a long shot, nothing lost by trying.
Just make sure your other applications are strong backups. Focus on a clear, compelling personal statement that highlights your interest in finance, quantitative skills, and any relevant experience.
You’re doing great by planning strategically — aiming high but also keeping solid options in mind. 😊

At the end of the day, the decision to apply is yours, so if you really want to go for it, give it a shot. A&F at KCL is the 2nd most competitive, behind LSE, with a 16% offer rate, so perhaps applying to both KCL and LSE at the same time would be risky. There's a 50/50 chance for Warwick, and I would still recommend applying, and a likely chance for Bath. If you're applying for Manchester, Bristol, and Durham, then I would suggest applying to either Warwick or Bath then one of the 2 London unis.

Considering your grade profile, this is a strong application, and I have almost no doubts about Manchester and Warwick. For LSE, your grade profile is what they're looking for, but they are known to place an emphasis on your personal statement, so make sure it's top-notch with a clear focus. I would say you have a decent chance for KCL; however, as it's so competitive, there's no guarantee. Nevertheless, I would definitely recommend applying to all 4 unis. Good luck!

Thank you! Do u have any personal statement tips or? I’ve just submitted mine to my school but I have a window to make changes

do you think 99999888877 and A*A*A predicted is enough for A&F at LSE, I'm at a disadvantage tho because my A-levels are maths, fm and chemistry- no essay subject😬. I'm also thinking of applying to KCL, QMUL A&F course and the pwc accountancy degree, and then my fifth im thinking st george but irdk. Any advice (& tips for a strong ps) would be very appreciated!

LSE won't outright reject you for that grade combination, and you definitely have top GCSE grades for LSE. KCL is also a good choice. For the personal statement, specifically for LSE and KCL, I would recommend a more quantitative focus and maintaining a good balance between accounting and finance. Still, they definitely don't want to see a one-sided personal statement. Hope this helps, and all the best