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Reference for ucas

Hi I’d like to know how long it usually takes for a teacher to complete a ucas reference, how long did it take anyone personally? Will the date now effect how long they will take to get it done? Thank you

Reply 1

Dexter345

Are you applying for 2021 entry?

Reply 2

Welshgirl2021

Original post by Ellienixon1

Theres no specific time they need to get it done however the dealine is the 29th of Jan so they need it before then

Reply 3

Ellienixon1

Original post by Dexter345

Are you applying for 2021 entry?

Yes I’d like to, I know the deadline is close😬

Reply 4

Welshgirl2021

Original post by Ellienixon1

Yes I’d like to, I know the deadline is close😬

You dont need to panic your tutor know it needs to be done before 29th

Reply 5

Ellienixon1

Original post by Welshgirl2021

You dont need to panic your tutor know it needs to be done before 29

That puts me at ease a little, thanks haha

Reply 6

username5378046

My teacher has just spring it on me saying he can't write my reference he's to busy even though I asked him in early December. I feel hopeless now 😭

Reply 7

Ellienixon1

Original post by Skymoose

My teacher has just spring it on me saying he can't write my reference he's to busy even though I asked him in early December. I feel hopeless now 😭

Ugh I’m sorry😭I know how that feels! Just try to ask someone else as quickly as possible, ucas told me we can still apply after but our application won’t be 100% considered, good luck

Reply 8

anisha211

Original post by Skymoose

My teacher has just spring it on me saying he can't write my reference he's to busy even though I asked him in early December. I feel hopeless now 😭

aw noooo that's such a bad excuse 😓 can you find another teacher or employer maybe (I know that's not the best but at least its something) I'm so sorry

Reply 9

username5378046

Original post by anisha211

aw noooo that's such a bad excuse 😓 can you find another teacher or employer maybe (I know that's not the best but at least its something) I'm so sorry

I have asked other teachers and they have said the same thing. I think there is some political gamesmanship being played by the lecturers versus the college administration due to workload. Sadly as a pawn in the system, we as students are expendable. I might add that I'm an HNC student and not an A-level student so I'm actually paying for my course from my own pocket. I will try and contact the universities that I have applied for and see what they say. In theory, my previous level 3 is enough and my level 4 qualification might even allow me to attend directly into the second year.

I'm just very disappointed in the whole process.