Hi, I made a UCAS application and got several unconditional offers and even firmed one. I'm expected to bring all certificates stated on my UCAS application when enrolling. I have several questions:
Can a learner use their ULN to access their own records to check all qualifications? (I'm looking for a past GCSE qualification) If not, can I call UCAS and they can check for me if I have my ULN?
Do universities check using my ULN before giving me an offer to match all of my stated grades on UCAS to ones on record?
Does a grade of more value (A-level equivalent in chemistry) compensate for my lack of a certificate for my stated GCSE C grade or will policies override this and will I lose my spot for my current firmed unconditional offer?
If I contact my university stating this issue, how do I tell them?
If I find this grade doesn't exist, do I come clean to the university and explain my issue honestly or will I be scrutinised for my mental health issues?
Will providing a written note from my therapist or psychiatrist aid my claims in any way?
I have an A-level equivalent grade in Chemistry but I had been advised by my teacher at college to add a GCSE grade in Chemistry which I apparently possess. He had said when he ran my ULN he found this grade and unis would use this too. I put it on my application and tried my best to track down this elusive grade. I have memory lapses due to PTSD and cannot remember several years of my past. I could have misplaced this certificate or may well have never received it in the first place. I don't recall ever seeing this certificate but two teachers (both from my first and second college) have told me it exists. I do not remember the year and have already attempted to contact my previous schools for records as well as spending well over £200 contacting 4 exam boards for a specific year and all the qualifications I attained. I can't possibly afford to go through searching for grades for more years and pay more... I would have never stated a grade that is of lower value than one I already possess unless I had been advised to do so by my teacher but I understand it was MY choice and mistake.
I'm really panicking extremely. I have already signed a contract for a room in London but I know I won't be able to enrol without ALL the stated grades on my UCAS. What do I do? PLEASE HELP ME.