LSE econ and data science/UCL econ and stats with no FM

Hiya I'm applying for both of the above courses, however I'm only taking AS FM despite my school offering, and performing well in A level FM. The reason that I dropped down to AS is mentioned in my reference (previously undiagnosed anxiety affecting performance + management of anxiety) but I'm still concerned as FM is listed as preferred for UCL and recommended for LSE.
How likely is it that I get rejected from both courses?
for context I'm predicted 3A* in maths, econ and compsci and an A in AS FM, I have GCSEs at 99999999987 and my personal statement is as good as it could've been I guess, very centred around economics + data science and stats. Furthermore I attend a high achieving independent school, am a home student and not contextual. my TMUA was also pretty bad and although explained in my reference I have very low hopes for LSE despite the TMUA not being mandatory.

Reply 1

marcus.0

Not sure for UCL, but if LSE says they "expect" or "recommend" FM in the webpage for your particular course, it means that you MUST take it if offered, otherwise your application is disadvantaged significantly and your chances are basically gone. This is regardless of extenuating circumstances, and yours are not official. If UCL use the same terminology, it's likely that they are expecting the same thing, but might not be as extreme as LSE is with their FM wants.

Reply 2

scaredonion

Original post

by marcus.0

Hi! thank you for the reply :smile:

As expected I guess, but for future reference, in the entry requirements it states either AS or A level - does that mean AS only in the case that your school doesn't offer it?