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Hi guys,
I have 3 A*'s predicted, however I have a weak overall gcse profile. My gcse's are 8,8,8,8,8,7,7,6,6.
I am applying to:

LSE: Economics and economic history---( haven't picked this yet),
Durham: Economics with placement year--( sent my application through),
Warwick: Economics --( sent my application through),
KCL: Economics -(sent my application through).

I haven't picked my final choice yet, but I need a good backup. I do economics, maths and chemistry, and I have booked my TMUA exam, but I don't think that I would want to do it.
Are my chances high to get into the unis that I have chosen, and which unis would be good as a backup option in case I flop my economics A level?

(edited 1 month ago)

Reply 1

Abdul_MalikM

Your predictions make you competitive for all four, though LSE is always a bit unpredictable and more GCSE-focused. Warwick, Durham and KCL are realistic with a strong PS.

For a safer fifth choice, look at Bath, Bristol, Nottingham, Leeds or Southampton — good econ departments with slightly lower pressure. Your GCSEs won’t hold you back if the rest of your application is solid.

Reply 2

tjlim

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by Abdul_MalikM

Your predictions make you competitive for all four, though LSE is always a bit unpredictable and more GCSE-focused. Warwick, Durham and KCL are realistic with a strong PS.
For a safer fifth choice, look at Bath, Bristol, Nottingham, Leeds or Southampton — good econ departments with slightly lower pressure. Your GCSEs won’t hold you back if the rest of your application is solid.

im applying to lse econ and economic history with A* history, A* economics and A maths. Gcses are 9998888887. What are my chances do you reckon?

Reply 3

skhdgihgfdhf

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by tjlim

im applying to lse econ and economic history with A* history, A* economics and A maths. Gcses are 9998888887. What are my chances do you reckon?

I'm applying there too, what proportion of your PS is Econ compared to econ history?

Reply 4

19mammadov

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by skhdgihgfdhf

I'm applying there too, what proportion of your PS is Econ compared to econ history?

30 percent econ history 70 percent econ.

Reply 5

httpluuv

your 5th is gna need to be a safe option i.e. ur insurance in case things don’t go to plan in the summer

i would recommend uob, notts, loughborough, ucl or bath for econ

bonus points if ur eligible for a contextual offer

Reply 6

UoW Haiming

Official Rep

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by 19mammadov

Hi guys,
I have 3 A*'s predicted, however I have a weak overall gcse profile. My gcse's are 8,8,8,8,8,7,7,6,6.
I am applying to:
LSE: Economics and economic history---( haven't picked this yet),
Durham: Economics with placement year--( sent my application through),
Warwick: Economics --( sent my application through),
KCL: Economics -(sent my application through).
I haven't picked my final choice yet, but I need a good backup. I do economics, maths and chemistry, and I have booked my TMUA exam, but I don't think that I would want to do it.
Are my chances high to get into the unis that I have chosen, and which unis would be good as a backup option in case I flop my economics A level?

Your predicted grades are great, so you have a good chance for Warwick Economics. They mainly look at strong Maths and overall performance, and your profile fits well.
Warwick is a solid choice, and many students with similar grades get offers. If you want one uni to rely on, Warwick is a good and realistic option.