How do I do my UCAS?

Do you have a job where you get a reference from?

You still have time to apply, the deadline is still in January and even if you don't get in anywhere, you can snag a place during clearing (basically a first come first serve to fill up left over places, it can be a pretty good route for someone in your situation, it just means you don't have much choice over which University you get).

I could be wrong about that though ^

As for your reference, if you really do plan to apply next year there is still time to find an alternative job or summer course or part time class etc to find a reference. An academic reference is usually preferred so I would definitely not reccommend your parents takeaway shop (mostly because they are related to you).

You don't have to produce a reference either, it just isn't 'ideal'. You can always inform the Universities you apply to about your situation.

It's January 15th for all those not applying to Oxbridge, medicine and dentistry courses.

Thanks for your reply. I got BDDD so I don't think I couldn't apply anywhere with that but I know I could do much better. I was hoping that if I finish my alevels and get a decent grade, it would open more doors for me to apply to. Would I still need a reference if I completed my alevels? I wouldn't need predicted grades then because I've got the grades but is it the same for reference?

Do you have a job where you get a reference from?

I'm a bit confused, have you got A level grades already or are you thinking of doing them? :P

If you're applying individually, yes you do need an academic reference even if you already have your grades. I'm assuming you're still fresh from school (1-2 years into your past), so getting in touch with your last school shouldn't be too much of a problem. Alternatively you could ask a tutor at your current Uni and have a talk, just choose a nice kind hearted one to explain your situation.

Edit: Forgot, your last two schools were terrible. Go meet your old University tutor if possible.

I'm currently in yr 13, did my AS last yr

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Edit: I confused my old reply with another thread entirely.

Yes you still need a reference though, preferably from an academic source. Old school or tutor at the very least. It is possible to apply without a reference however.

Your reference

Who should write it?

Usually someone who knows you academically – a teacher or tutor who can talk about how you work and interact with other students etc, as well as your suitability for higher education or a particular profession.

Edit: I confused my old reply with another thread entirely.

Yes you still need a reference though, preferably from an academic source. Old school or tutor at the very least. It is possible to apply without a reference however.

How do I apply with no reference? I'm not exactly sure on the whole UCAS application process. I only have one friend and she's applying this yr and she's told me some things, she's not too sure of how it works either. Like the plagiarism checker, she doesn't want to have plagarised work in her personal statement (if it's just a coincidence that she does) but she doesn't want to pay to check it.

There's also an option to not include a reference – if you contact all your universities and colleges and they agree you don't need one – just confirm that it's not needed on the reference page of your application.

How do I apply with no reference? I'm not exactly sure on the whole UCAS application process. I only have one friend and she's applying this yr and she's told me some things, she's not too sure of how it works either. Like the plagiarism checker, she doesn't want to have plagarised work in her personal statement (if it's just a coincidence that she does) but she doesn't want to pay to check it.

Where are you getting this info from? If this is true, thanks for everything >< all of you guys, I'm getting emotional....

It is super simple. When you sign up as an individual, you will be taken to a page with different steps to complete/fill out (with plenty of help information). Current students have their schools fill out the application, but you will do this solo.

One section will let you write your personal statement. Just don't plagiarize and you have nothing to worry about. There is no need to check it.

One section asks you to provide a reference, and there is a checkbox to confirm providing NO reference. UCAS says it is not ideal to provide no reference, but you are allowed to if you really want to. UCAS also tells you who specifically can provide references (aka no parents).

When you complete all the sections, you can look over it as many times as you want to check it is correct. It is impossible to submit it until you pay for the application (it isn't alot of money) and then it will be sent to the University.


You can sign up right now and see what it looks like, nothing bad will happen! Hope this helps.

Just study hard I'm sure you'll get A's seriously. I'm in the same situation, it feels ****ty and like everyone is judging you for not being at university already. Even coming onto this website asking advice feels a bit awkward. But alas hopefully we shall soon get in, our stories are rather similar.

Check out the link in my post it should say everything about the references

If this is true, thanks for everything >< all of you guys, I'm getting emotional....