L100 Economics Application Statistics - LSE 2019 and 2020

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Dear London School of Economics,

May I please request the following information for the entry years of 2019 and 2020 for the L100 Economics course at the London School of Economics:

1) Number of Applicants
2) Number of Offers Made
3) Mean number of A* predicted grades for those sitting the A-Level, of whom received an offer
4) Mean number of A* achieved grades for those who sat the A-Level, of whom received an offer
5) Mean number of A* achieved grades at GCSE, of whom received an offer
6) Number of offer holders who bear Further Mathematics as a fourth A-Level

Yours faithfully,

[Name Removed] [name removed]

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Dear [Name Removed]

Further for your recent FoI request , please can you clarify if you want the data for Home or Overseas students, or both.

Best Wishes,

Paul

Dr Paul R. Duller
Data Protection Officer (Interim)
The London School of Economics and Political Science
Houghton Street | London | WC2A 2AE

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Dear GLPD.Info.Rights,

I would like the data for home students please.

Yours sincerely,

[Name Removed]

GLPD.Info.Rights, London School of Economics

Dear [Name Removed],

Further to your recent FoI request, the Schools response is provided below:

For the entry years of 2019 and 2020 for the L100 Economics course at the London School of Economics:

1) Number of Applicants
2019 = 1496
2020 = 1613

2) Number of Offers Made
2019 = 268
2020 = 269

3) Mean number of A* predicted grades for those sitting the A-Level, of whom received an offer
2019- 2.9
2020- 2.8

4) Mean number of A* achieved grades for those who sat the A-Level, of whom received an offer
2019- 1.6
2020 - 2.0

5) Mean number of A* achieved grades at GCSE, of whom received an offer

The first pair of results presented below considers only A* grades; the second pair also includes the new numerical system (9, 8)

A* only:
2019- 6.6
2020- 3.1

A*, 9, 8:
2019- 8.2
2020- 8.3

6) Number of offer holders who bear Further Mathematics as a fourth A-Level

2019- 137
2020- 119

Could I ask you to think about the underlying question that is prompting your data request. If you are attempting to find out what are your chances of getting a place, remember that this cannot be answered by reference to data. Applications are considered on their individual merits, based on a holistic view of your supporting documents in the context of the current cohort. Figures from previous years will not offer any insight on your application. Your best way to find the answer is to apply.

If you think that the information provided does not meet your request, contact Rachael Maguire on 020 7849 4622 or write to Louise Nadal, School Secretary, London School of Economics and Political Science, Houghton Street, London, WC2A 2AE. We will then review the response to your request and get back to you within 20 working days. You can also contact the Information Commissioner's Office http://www.ico.gov.uk/, though they expect the internal review to be carried out before receiving a complaint directly.

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Best Wishes,

Paul

Dr Paul R. Duller
Data Protection Officer (Interim)
The London School of Economics and Political Science
Houghton Street | London | WC2A 2AE

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