How to get reference for a college from school during summer holidays?

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  1. Savannahh's Avatar
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    How to get reference for a college from school during summer holidays?
    Basically as the college i wanted to suddenly don't offer the courses i wanted - i don't have a college to go to for this September.


    I found a college which offers all i want to study - they say to bring a reference from my school on August 29th if i haven't already sent an application.

    " It is vital that this includes a reference from your school. The college will not be able to process your application without a reference."

    So what do i do, because my school is closed over summer.
    :confused:
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    Re: How to get reference for a college from school during summer holidays?
    i would give the school a ring to check they are closed, they may be open for teacher training or there may be someone who can give you the contact number of who you need.
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    Re: How to get reference for a college from school during summer holidays?
    (Original post by kumori)
    i would give the school a ring to check they are closed, they may be open for teacher training or there may be someone who can give you the contact number of who you need.
    Every time i call > "...... will be open on the 7th of September 2012".
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    Re: How to get reference for a college from school during summer holidays?
    try the school email / any person staff emails you know or even any staff phone numbers you know.

    if not im not sure, try to phone the college and explain it to them see what they say
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