Sending two UCAS applications.

OP

Yeah, i meant totally changing the Universities i applied for. Is that possible, and if it was, i assume that others before me would have most likely tried doing it.

And about the PS, yes it would be the same one, but since im applying to different universities then i dont think they would notice. As for the references, i talked to my university adviser and she told me to go ahead with it if i was willing to take the risk and would give me my references and predicted grades.

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Diaz89

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ParadigmShift

And you think they wouldn't notice the exact same name arising, with the exact same qualifications and presumably otherwise identical information?

I'm sure there's more than one of your name? But you have to apply to different universities than your first of choices. I'm just speculating btw.

Reply 8

http://www.ucas.com/students/applying/howtoapply/overview

Syler08

After researching about the question; Can i send two UCAS applications? i found that many users replied with a strict 'NO!' answers, but surprisingly i have not seen any policy on UCAS or any official document that says otherwise. So has anyone ever seen some type of rule against this?

Furthermore, I would like to ask if anyone knows the consequences of doing this, did anyone actually try doing it?

And finally, what if i send off two separate applications, one as an independent student and the other through my school, is that legal?

You didn't research very well, then; the most obvious place to start (the application overview help on the UCAS site) says this:

You can only send us one application in each year's application cycle. If you send a second application, it will be cancelled and you will not receive a refund.

Reply 9

Undiscovery

ParadigmShift

No. When UCAS (inevitably) found out they would kick you out and presumably give you a ban of some sort and inform all the universities involved. It really isn't worth screwing up your future on something like this.

Melodrama and histrionics much?

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Usernamenotinuse

Syler08

Yeah, i meant totally changing the Universities i applied for. Is that possible, and if it was, i assume that others before me would have most likely tried doing it.

And about the PS, yes it would be the same one, but since im applying to different universities then i dont think they would notice. As for the references, i talked to my university adviser and she told me to go ahead with it if i was willing to take the risk and would give me my references and predicted grades.

If you used the same PS, it would be flagged and you'd be discovered.

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Syler08

And about the PS, yes it would be the same one, but since im applying to different universities then i dont think they would notice.

They would notice because, even if your second application weren't cancelled by some strange mischance, your PS would be flagged up by the plagiarism check as 100% like your other one, which would highlight your misdeeds to everyone.

Reply 12

OP

Finally, real evidence that its illegal, but don't you think that "it will be canceled and you will not receive a refund" is too mild of a consequence, hell if that's the only consequence then i would try my luck, it might work and if it doesn't then I've gambled with the fees.

And what if i change the PS?

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Usernamenotinuse

Syler08

Finally, real evidence that its illegal, but don't you think that "it will be canceled and you will not receive a refund" is too mild of a consequence, hell if that's the only consequence then i would try my luck, it might work and if it doesn't then I've gambled with the fees.

And what if i change the PS?

Then you must have more money than sense.

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Syler08

Finally, real evidence that its illegal, but don't you think that "it will be canceled and you will not receive a refund" is too mild of a consequence, hell if that's the only consequence then i would try my luck, it might work and if it doesn't then I've gambled with the fees.

It isn't a gamble, Einstein; that would imply that you could win - you can't. If you try it you just have more money than sense.

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marieisfab

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Don't be ridiculous. It would flag you up almost immediately - if you've got too many choiced for uni's then you're just going to have to narrow them down.

Reply 16

OP

Ukh, choosing only 5 universities really really sucks. Its quite unfair come to think of it. Why cant you apply to more than 5? and is there a way to apply to universities NOT through UCAS?

Reply 17

Usernamenotinuse

Syler08

What do you mean i cant win? What is going to be flagged if i change every detail in the application except for my name, birthdate, and predicted grades?

Where are you getting two references from?

There's a reason you can't find too information on this, it's stupid and you must be extremely insecure about your grades to want to hedge your bets on 10 different universities.

Reply 18

Syler08

What do you mean i cant win? What is going to be flagged if i change every detail in the application except for my name, birthdate, and predicted grades?

Let's try and get it from the horse's mouth shall we?

SteveUCAS

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What do you give as the chances of getting away with two applications for someone in living in Jordan, taking the IB and applying as follows in his first application (which was submitted on or around 13 November):

LSE for Economic History
UCL for Economics and Business With EES
Exeter for Business Economics
Warwick for Economics and Economic History
Bristol for Economics and Business

His predicted grades are:

Arabic B HL: 7
Economics HL: 7
Physics HL: 5
English A1 SL: 5
ITGS SL: 7
Math SL: 7

I reckon the chances of success in this attempted cheat are slim to zero. Do you agree?

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