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<p>I'm a student from the USA. I just finished my freshman year at a regionally well known university in Pennsylvania, but it's not where I want to spend the rest of my time in school--so I'm applying to UK schools as well. I am currently studying towards a BA in Russian along with a BS in Statistics. However, I'd like to switch over to either Economics or International Business instead of math.</p>

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<h2>General Info:</h2>

<p>White male from Pennsylvania, USA</p>

<p>16 years old</p>

<p>Starting sophomore year in university this spring</p>

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<h2>High School Info:</h2>

<p>Since I'm in college now I am guessing High School won't play a big role in admittance? I was homeschooled and I don't know how that is viewed in Great Britain. My GPA was good, something like 3.9 or so. I finished high school two years early as well so maybe that is a plus?</p>

<p>SAT: 2020 (740 CR, 640 M, 640 W) </p>

<p>Is my math score too low? I am considering taking the SAT again this January, along with the Math 2 subject test.</p>

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<h2>College Info:</h2>

<p>GPA: 3.657
Grades/Transcript: French 201 (A), French 202 (A), Computer Science 110 (A-), Macroeconomics 111 (A-), Statistics 121 (A), Linguistics 230 (A-), Russian Poetry 403 (A), Advanced Russian Grammar 301 (A), International Relations 213 (B+), Geology 101 (A), Calculus 1 (C+)</p>

<p>I'm really worried about the Calc grade. Will it have any bearing on whether or not I'm accepted? Should I take the Math level 2 SAT subject test to make up for it? In the spring I will take the following courses (not 100% set yet):</p>

<p>Microeconomics, Calculus 2, Statistics 2, Russian Drama, Advanced Oral Russian, Russian Politics</p>

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<h2>Recommendation Letter:</h2>

<p>I am good friends with the director of the Russian dept at my school. Would that be an acceptable rec letter?</p>

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<p>Oh wow I think you have some pretty impressive stats :slight_smile: I applied to UK as well, and your SAT score is not considered there and neither are your ECs. They consider your scores, personal statement and recommendations and make you a conditional (usually) offer on that basis. If you want to go to UK for Econ, I would recommend LSE. However, I haven’t heard of doing a double major in UK, you usually follow only one stream :stuck_out_tongue: I would also recommend Durham for Lang or if you feel ambitious Oxbridge :P. Chance back?
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<p>I was under the impression they look at test scores most of all? Anyway, you’re right–it’s not really the same as a double major. Here’s an example of one of the programs I’m applying to: <a href=“http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/degrees?id=N1R7&cw_xml=degree.php”>http://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/degrees?id=N1R7&cw_xml=degree.php&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>bump…</p>

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<p>bump</p>

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<p>bump</p>

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<p>Your stats aren’t quite good enough, You gpa is decent, but still not on par with their standards. I’d say you should look at other school or stay another year at your current university and try to bump up your grades. Best of luck during the process. (Remember, you’re still young and not 18, so you have time to bump up your grades. The school loves test scores, which is why you should look to take the Math 2 test, get a 2250 plus on the SAT, and maybe do an internship relating to econ. if possible).</p>

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<p>@sgballsta What would be an acceptable gpa in your experience? Also, I seriously doubt I would be able to snag an economics internship at the age of 16… </p>