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The AS12 letter
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What is an AS12 letter?The AS12 is a letter that is sent from UCAS. It tells you that your place at a university has been confirmed, and lists your course choice. Once you have received this, you know you are definitely going to university, unless you change your mind. Who gets an AS12 letter?People who made a firm choice and have met their offer will get an AS12. This may be because your firm was conditional and you have met your grades, or because they accepted you with lower grades. Applicants with conditional offers will also get an AS12. I'm going to my insurance. Will I get an AS12?No, you will not. However, you will receive a very similar letter called an AS12C. This letter is identical in every way, except it will have a sentence at the top stating that you missed your firm offer. You will need to treat your AS12C in the same way as an AS12, so read on to find out more about it. I'm going through Clearing. Will I get an AS12?Again, you will not. You will receive an "AS18" or "acceptance in Clearing" letter. When will I receive itUCAS will send your letter shortly after your place is confirmed. For most people, this will be after they have received their results. Some lucky people may receive theirs on results day, but this is not guaranteed. They tend to arrive on the Friday or the Saturday afterwards. People who were given an unconditional offer will be sent theirs as soon as they have picked their firm choice in May. This only applies if your firm choice is unconditional, and not if your firm was conditional and you only have an unconditional insurance. Can I see examples of an AS12 letterNo, but this will be available soon. What do I do with it?You will need to read it very carefully. Check the university and course listed. If either are incorrect, then contact UCAS and the university concerned. Check if you need to send the slip at the bottom back. How do I know if I need to send the slip back?You'll find out when the examples are up. I do need to send it back. What do I do?This needs to be sent directly to the university. Do not return the slip to UCAS. Tick the appropriate box:
Sign and date on the lines. Tear off the slip (well, cutting may be better, but remember what Blue Peter told you, and seek advice from adults before using sharp objects if appropriate). Send the slip back to the address listed, ie directly to the university itself. Make sure you keep hold of the top part of the letter, as you may need it in future. When do I have to send it back?You need to respond within 14 days of the date on the letter. To allow for delays in the postal system, it is a good idea to return it as soon as possible. What if I will be unable to return it in that timescale?If you are unable to return it, you will need to notify the university. They may be able to accept confirmation in another way. You may be able to send them an email or a letter stating that you wish to take up your place, but you do need to check this with them. If you've got someone at home that is willing to open your post, then they may be able to send the AS12 back for you. Since it comes directly from UCAS it will be in a UCAS branded envelope, and thus should be easy to identify. However, it would be wise to only ask a parent or guardian to do this. I don't need to send the slip back!Then don't send it back unless you don't wish to take up your place. You may want to tear the slip off and throw it away, or simply keep the letter whole. But whatever you do, don't send it back. What else do I need my AS12 for?If you are planning to open a student bank account, they will want confirmation that you are going to university. They will usually ask to see your AS12 letter as proof. You may wish to send a copy to your friends and family, to prove that you are going to university. You may even wish to frame it and stick it on your wall. | 
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