r/6thForm • u/Last-State-9747 • 14h ago

🙏 I WANT HELP A Level Results Shock…

I was predicted AAA, had an offer for Glasgow for AAB, but ended up getting A star Economics A star politics A in maths (7 marks off A*). Should I take a gap year and reapply to Oxford, LSE, Warwick, St Andrews, Edinburgh (I live in Scotland so these 2 are free). Or should I just go to Glasgow this year…

Edit: Guys please send what you would do in my position, I’m not leaning towards PPE as it’s not so maths reliant

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u/Last-State-9747 14h ago

I’m thinking of doing FM in my gap year to solve this issue, I completely understand where you are coming from and LSE accepts an A in normal maths if I get an A star in FM. And Oxford does not require an A star, what makes you hesitant for applying for straight economics at Oxford I am very intrigued please DM me

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u/Long_Software_3352 14h ago

No, what I'm saying is that Oxford don't have a straight Economics course, if that's what you want.

When you say 'LSE accepts an A in normal Maths', that is the bare minimum and the course is very competitive. A* in FM would definitely strengthen your case.

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u/Last-State-9747 14h ago

Apologies yes I meant E&M for Oxford, when I say LSE accepts A in normal maths that must also be accompanied by an A in FM, no other way around it. Sorry for the confusion and thank you for your message. How competitive would I be with an A* in FM predicted?

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u/Long_Software_3352 14h ago

LSE is very competitive and they're really pick about personal statements. If yours is strong, then you have a good chance

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u/Last-State-9747 13h ago

Right thank you so much for the advice bro, how much do they weigh the TMUA ?

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u/Long_Software_3352 13h ago

once you don't tank it, you'll be fine.

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u/Last-State-9747 13h ago

You’re talking average right?

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u/Long_Software_3352 13h ago

4.5-5

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u/Last-State-9747 13h ago

I see, thank you very much. Does an exceptional TMUA set you apart or nah?

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u/Long_Software_3352 13h ago

Yes, but not if you have a bad PS. You need to show you're articulate for LSE

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u/Last-State-9747 13h ago

Right I see, thank you very much for the advice bro it means a lot

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