Reference has not been sent...Is my application going to be considered late?

getinthevan

Except it is really, he's had since September...

Why does it matter though? I don't see what's at all constructive, useful or enjoyable about criticising him. I'm sure he's aware of what he could and should have done. Most people won't have done it until January and if he's had (unexpected) things stand in the way since then then maybe it's not his fault.

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andyroo_g

Why does it matter though? I don't see what's at all constructive, useful or enjoyable about criticising him. I'm sure he's aware of what he could and should have done. Most people won't have done it until January and if he's had (unexpected) things stand in the way since then then maybe it's not his fault.

It's hardly fair on his tutors though, him sending it off this afternoon and expecting them just to do it, then him complaining they haven't done it? To be honest I don't see what good it'll do ringing UCAS cos any number of people will be ringing them with all sorts of excuses, that's what the deadline's for.

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UCASUCKS

OP

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andyroo_g

Why does it matter though? I don't see what's at all constructive, useful or enjoyable about criticising him. I'm sure he's aware of what he could and should have done. Most people won't have done it until January and if he's had (unexpected) things stand in the way since then then maybe it's not his fault.

People just enjoy having an elitist attitude of "it's your fault, stop trying to act so hard done by".

I recognise it's my own fault I'm just very stressed out as I really needed this.

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getinthevan

It's hardly fair on his tutors though, him sending it off this afternoon and expecting them just to do it, then him complaining they haven't done it? To be honest I don't see what good it'll do ringing UCAS cos any number of people will be ringing them with all sorts of excuses, that's what the deadline's for.

I said that ringing UCAS probably wouldn't work.

Are you telling me that if you were in his position you wouldn't be stressing out? He's aware of his fault, why do you have to keep reinforcing it?

Reply 45

marty_lee

UCASUCKS

People just enjoy having an elitist attitude of "it's your fault, stop trying to act so hard done by".

I recognise it's my own fault I'm just very stressed out as I really needed this.

Mate, don't worry about it. I'm in the same boat as you with the application. But it's not the end of the world, we'll just have to hope that our respective Uni's come calling with offers.

I love how a good majority of people on here are so pretentious and smug, they think think they're going to succeed at Uni just because they sent off their UCAS in September.

Reply 46

Educated_Thug

If you apply late. As uni's have no obligation to consider you any more, do they still inform you of the outcome in some way? similarly to how you would be notified with a rejection,
Will they tell you ''unfortunately we do not accept applications after the deadline' or just leave you lingo basically?

Reply 47

andyroo_g

I said that ringing UCAS probably wouldn't work.

Are you telling me that if you were in his position you wouldn't be stressing out? He's aware of his fault, why do you have to keep reinforcing it?

It's the blaming it on other people which is the problem, and people trying to help and being called an idiot.

Reply 48

getinthevan

It's the blaming it on other people which is the problem, and people trying to help and being called an idiot.

He didn't blame anyone else though - not any more than is understandable considering the circumstances.

Reply 49

Educated_Thug

Im in the same boat as you by the way
and im still debating over the next 15 minutes weather to submit my self written reference, based on report from last year or not

But common sense is starting to prevail and im probably just gonna end up making a late application

Reply 50

andyroo_g

He didn't blame anyone else though - not any more than is understandable considering the circumstances.

It's not his tutors fault at all though, they can't do anything until it's sent off.

Reply 51

muteringz

UCASUCKS

People just enjoy having an elitist attitude of "it's your fault, stop trying to act so hard done by".

I recognise it's my own fault I'm just very stressed out as I really needed this.

Ok, then cheer up, we'll be supporting you all the way :smile:

Best of luck!

Reply 52

Educated_Thug

Im in the same boat as you by the way
and im still debating over the next 15 minutes weather to submit my self written reference, based on report from last year or not

But common sense is starting to prevail and im probably just gonna end up making a late application

I'm pretty sure you'd be better being one day late(?) than writing own your reference (is that even allowed?)

Reply 53

UCASUCKS

OP

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getinthevan

It's the blaming it on other people which is the problem, and people trying to help and being called an idiot.

I did not call anybody trying to help me an IDIOT.

Go back and read and you will find this to be true.

And I'd also like to know if they refused to consider my application or just didnt contact you.

Reply 54

getinthevan

It's not his tutors fault at all though, they can't do anything until it's sent off.

Yes I know. I didn't say his blaming him/her is reasonable, but that it's understandable, considering the stress he's (probably) under.

Reply 55

Dijobla

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OP, I wouldn't worry, I suspect your referee will get it off in the next day or so unless you've applied to really competitive courses, you are likely to get considered for most of them. Even Brunel... seeing as Brunel is always around in clearing, it's reasonable to say they'll look at late applicants.

No, you won't get first pick and you'll probably be left at the bottom of the pile for a few days but members of TSR tend to overreact quite a bit when it comes to anything to do with UCAS :rolleyes:

. Admissions tutors are people just as well and if you really deserve a space but you've applied one or two days late, you'll probably still get the place.

Reply 56

UCASUCKS

OP

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Dijobla

OP, I wouldn't worry, I suspect your referee will get it off in the next day or so unless you've applied to really competitive courses, you are likely to get considered for most of them. Even Brunel... seeing as Brunel is always around in clearing, it's reasonable to say they'll look at late applicants.

No, you won't get first pick and you'll probably be left at the bottom of the pile for a few days but members of TSR tend to overreact quite a bit when it comes to anything to do with UCAS :rolleyes:

. Admissions tutors are people just as well and if you really deserve a space but you've applied one or two days late, you'll probably still get the place.

Cheers mate, I hope so.

I guess worrying is essentially useless so I should just try and be positive.

Reply 57

UCASUCKS

I did not call anybody trying to help me an IDIOT.

Go back and read and you will find this to be true.

And I'd also like to know if they refused to consider my application or just didnt contact you.

They won't refuse it but unless it is sent for consideration before 11:59 it will be classed as late and will be looked at after on-time applications. There is still a good chance of offers but it really does depend on the courses and universities you applied to.

To the person who wants to write their own reference - No this is not allowed, that is what your personal statement is for.

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