Uni Course Application Help!!

Hi all!

I'm applying for university very soon (doing independently) but need some help first.

First of all, My old school completely messed up my application which meant I had to go on a gap year. This means I no longer have references from my teachers and as it was a very big college I doubt they would remember me - does it matter that I don't have references? Should I try contact them and ask for some?

Secondly, in my application, realistically there is only one of the universities I want to go to, but I'm applying to backups just in case. If I got rejected, I have another backup uni I wouldn't mind attending, but the thing is the other two universities I'm applying to require portfolios after they accept your application. If I don't want to accept/won't accept their offer do I still have to give them a portfolio? I feel pretty confident I'll get accepted to either my first or second choice, but if I don't I don't think I would accept to go to the other two places I am applying to.

Any help is greatly appreciated

I believe there might even be a slight charge for applying for more than 3 universities.

@noodlestopshop_ hey! I hope you’re doing okay and I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had problems with the application.

First of all I completely agree with Anastasia, the reference is important! It’s definitely worth your time to chase up on that.

Secondly, I was in your position having one main university that I was set on going to, but like you, I was wise enough to have back ups just in case. One of the reasons I achieved entry to my desired university was the support I had during my application process. My teachers at the time in Sixth form read over my personal statement and helped me to amend it, they also provided lovely references for me.
Also when I applied, the entry requirements were slightly more flexible due to Covid.

I would advise you to think carefully about all of your options; if you have applied to two places that you are fairly confident you wouldn’t actually go to or enjoy, then you have wasted two choices. I was guilty of this myself but fortunate enough to have the circumstances be in my favour. In hindsight, I would always suggest to prepare for the worst, but plan for the best.
That means that prepare to take seriously each option, which means give your portfolios to them. If you don’t do feel inclined, consider applying to different places.

Depending on where you want to go and what you want to do, if I may (shamelessly) make a suggestion, my university is great. It is in Central London, offers a wide range of interdisciplinary courses, bespoke 1-1 tuition, and a small friendly community.

https://www.nulondon.ac.uk/

Please let me know how the application goes- wishing you the very best.

Lana

Hi all!

I'm applying for university very soon (doing independently) but need some help first.

First of all, My old school completely messed up my application which meant I had to go on a gap year. This means I no longer have references from my teachers and as it was a very big college I doubt they would remember me - does it matter that I don't have references? Should I try contact them and ask for some?

Secondly, in my application, realistically there is only one of the universities I want to go to, but I'm applying to backups just in case. If I got rejected, I have another backup uni I wouldn't mind attending, but the thing is the other two universities I'm applying to require portfolios after they accept your application. If I don't want to accept/won't accept their offer do I still have to give them a portfolio? I feel pretty confident I'll get accepted to either my first or second choice, but if I don't I don't think I would accept to go to the other two places I am applying to.

Any help is greatly appreciated