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Cambridge/LSE/UCL Economics

anonymous.2008

Hi, I have applied to Cambridge, LSE and UCL for straight economics and I’m slightly unsure about my TMUA grade. For context, I am a home, non-contextual student with predicted grades of 5 a stars (including EPQ) and 9 9s and 2 8s in GCSEs. My personal statement and reference are pretty solid (I think) and they mention a wide range of supercurriculars including an essay competition win and gold/best in year/best in school UKMT awards.
Looking at recent FOI requests, I noticed that the median TMUA for LSE was 7.1, but having achieved 6.1 I am wondering how much this will affect me?

Also if anyone has any advice on interview prep for Economics I would really appreciate that!!

(edited 2 months ago)

Reply 1

hi_itsme

6.1 is still a top 25% score, and LSE will place more emphasis on your GCSEs and personal statements; admissions tests are usually just used to sift out the weakest applicants. Considering your profile, I would say that it's a competitive application for LSE and UCL, and would probably be enough for a Cambridge interview, which you have hopefully recieved.