Lying about GCSE results on UCAS
Hypothetically, if I were to lie about one or two GCSE results, and UCAS or one of the universities found out, what is the worst that could happen?
Would it only be this application that would be revoked, or would it effect me applying again in future?
Would it only be this application that would be revoked, or would it effect me applying again in future?
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Reply 1
If they find it once you have enrolled your application will be considered fraudulent and you can be kicked out.
Reply 2
I wonder too but I think you'll just get told off for lying on the application
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Reply 3
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Application would be binned I'd imagine, if you got on to the course you might be kicked off it
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by TobaccoSmokeHypothetically, if I were to lie about one or two GCSE results, and UCAS or one of the universities found out, what is the worst that could happen?
Would it only be this application that would be revoked, or would it effect me applying again in future?
Would it only be this application that would be revoked, or would it effect me applying again in future?
Considering you have to show them all of your certificates upon enrolling or at interview, you'd be caught pretty easily so there wouldn't be much point.
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by TobaccoSmokeHypothetically, if I were to lie about one or two GCSE results, and UCAS or one of the universities found out, what is the worst that could happen?
Would it only be this application that would be revoked, or would it effect me applying again in future?
Would it only be this application that would be revoked, or would it effect me applying again in future?
There's a possibility of you getting kicked out, and there#s a chance you'll find it difficult to apply next year if you do go through about "lying" about your GCSE grades.
To be honest, you should've worked harder, then you wouldn't be in this situation.
Reply 6
Don't hypothetically think you'll hypothetically get away with it; you won't.
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Reply 7
Universities and UCAS take fraud very seriously.
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Im sure the uni's you apply to will already know your real results anyway.
Reply 9
Hypothetically you should hope they catch you early. If caught late the uni may insist on their first year fee yet SFE will not release the funding, so the cash will need handing over. The same might apply to your accommodation costs. Hypothetically I hope they take such a student to the cleaners. 
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Reply 10
Dont.
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by TobaccoSmokeHypothetically, if I were to lie about one or two GCSE results, and UCAS or one of the universities found out, what is the worst that could happen?
Would it only be this application that would be revoked, or would it effect me applying again in future?
Would it only be this application that would be revoked, or would it effect me applying again in future?
Why do you want to lie about it?
Wouldn't it be easier, not to put your GCSE grade on there? Therefore, you are not lying to them. You just haven't put it to their attention. Thus, you are not lying, deceiving yourself or UCAS/universities - you're just leaving out a bit of information.
Personally, I think that's way better than lying.
Reply 12
It would be better to explain why a bad grade instead of lying, or not to submit them at all.
Reply 13
It's stupidly risky. They'd kick you out of the course if/when they found out. I know of a guy from my college 2 years above me who is now studying economics lying about his GCSE grades and getting away with it but you never know when they might catch up with you!
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by Cool_JordHWhy do you want to lie about it?
Wouldn't it be easier, not to put your GCSE grade on there? Therefore, you are not lying to them. You just haven't put it to their attention. Thus, you are not lying, deceiving yourself or UCAS/universities - you're just leaving out a bit of information.
Personally, I think that's way better than lying.
Wouldn't it be easier, not to put your GCSE grade on there? Therefore, you are not lying to them. You just haven't put it to their attention. Thus, you are not lying, deceiving yourself or UCAS/universities - you're just leaving out a bit of information.
Personally, I think that's way better than lying.
You're required to list all the qualifications you have on your UCAS form, and it is very likely that a university would find out if you had missed a GCSE off as it would be listed on your GCSE certificates still.. This is also considered fraud, and would be treated in a similar way to putting on a false grade.
Hypothetically, if this was found out at enrollment (where you are usually required to present your exam certificates) it might cause problems with finance, and accomadation costs. You would still owe rent for you accomadation- and if in a contract with a private landlord, you might have to pay this for your entire contract.
If you need a particular GCSE grade for entry to university (e.g. English at grade C), then it would be best to resit. Otherwise, having one or two bad grades will do your application much less harm than lying about them.
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by MissB26I wonder too but I think you'll just get told off for lying on the application
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Lol told off? This is ucas. You would get kicked off the course if the university didn't realise till then or before that, a straight rejection.
Reply 16
When you get found out, you'll be kicked off your course. If they found out whilst you were in third year, they could kick you out then.
If you haven't got the grades that they state they want then you'll need to retake or apply elsewhere. If you have got the grades they ask for then I don't know what you're worrying about...
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If you haven't got the grades that they state they want then you'll need to retake or apply elsewhere. If you have got the grades they ask for then I don't know what you're worrying about...
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Thanks for all the replies.
Another question. Is it fair to say that lying about GCSE grades is less risky than lying about A Level grades?
Do universities tend to scrutinize GCSE results less than they would scrutinize A Level results?
Another question. Is it fair to say that lying about GCSE grades is less risky than lying about A Level grades?
Do universities tend to scrutinize GCSE results less than they would scrutinize A Level results?
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no, if you are found to be lying then it doesn't matter what you are lying about. honestly? dont bother.
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by TobaccoSmokeThanks for all the replies.
Another question. Is it fair to say that lying about GCSE grades is less risky than lying about A Level grades?
Do universities tend to scrutinize GCSE results less than they would scrutinize A Level results?
Another question. Is it fair to say that lying about GCSE grades is less risky than lying about A Level grades?
Do universities tend to scrutinize GCSE results less than they would scrutinize A Level results?
UCAS will have your A2 results before you do if you apply before taking A2s, so there is no opportunity to lie about them unless you apply in a gap year. But anyway - don't. It's better to fix a problem with resits than risk it all going horribly wrong when they find out.
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