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I have no one to provide a reference for me (I have exhausted all my options) and I want to know what I am supposed to do since I am not even able to get in contact with my chosen uni's admissions people!!
Also, what happens if I don't contact unis and just submit my application without a reference from anyone??
Also, what happens if I don't contact unis and just submit my application without a reference from anyone??
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What do you mean by having no one for reference? Doesn’t your teacher i.e. school tutor/head of course write references for your school/college?
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(Original post by Austin114)
What do you mean by having no one for reference? Doesn’t your teacher i.e. school tutor/head of course write references for your school/college?
What do you mean by having no one for reference? Doesn’t your teacher i.e. school tutor/head of course write references for your school/college?
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(Original post by EmaiI address)
I would rather not go into my whole story but to put it short... I have not a single person on this entire earth to write a reference for me. That includes any teachers, employers, etc.
I would rather not go into my whole story but to put it short... I have not a single person on this entire earth to write a reference for me. That includes any teachers, employers, etc.
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(Original post by FurtherMaths2020)
ask a doctor or get a private tutor - pay for a few hours worth of lessons asap, and tell them you need a reference immediately after.
ask a doctor or get a private tutor - pay for a few hours worth of lessons asap, and tell them you need a reference immediately after.
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(Original post by EmaiI address)
Not an option. What happens if I apply with no reference?
Not an option. What happens if I apply with no reference?
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(Original post by EmaiI address)
Not an option. What happens if I apply with no reference?
Not an option. What happens if I apply with no reference?
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(Original post by Kaz_xx)
the unis will contact you requesting for a reference, so you need to find someone who can write one for u.
the unis will contact you requesting for a reference, so you need to find someone who can write one for u.
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you need to have one. If u are submitting UCAS through ur school, they should automatically write u a reference as it's required.
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(Original post by EmaiI address)
Not an option. What happens if I apply with no reference?
Not an option. What happens if I apply with no reference?
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(Original post by Kaz_xx)
you need to have one. If u are submitting UCAS through ur school, they should automatically write u a reference as it's required.
you need to have one. If u are submitting UCAS through ur school, they should automatically write u a reference as it's required.
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(Original post by EmaiI address)
What if I tell the unis I can't provide one?
What if I tell the unis I can't provide one?
but most likely u will need one, as they need to see how u have been working
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(Original post by Austin114)
It will be cancelled. It’s important you get a referee, it would be best to call UCAS and ask them for advice. I’m sure there has been many people who have been in your position. They’ll probably have an option or two. Let them know your situation and they’ll most definitely help you out. Goodluck!
It will be cancelled. It’s important you get a referee, it would be best to call UCAS and ask them for advice. I’m sure there has been many people who have been in your position. They’ll probably have an option or two. Let them know your situation and they’ll most definitely help you out. Goodluck!
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(Original post by Kaz_xx)
on UCAS, it states that: 'There is actually an option to not include a reference, but only if you contact all your chosen universities and colleges and they agree that you don’t need one. Just confirm this on the reference page of your application.'
but most likely u will need one, as they need to see how u have been working
on UCAS, it states that: 'There is actually an option to not include a reference, but only if you contact all your chosen universities and colleges and they agree that you don’t need one. Just confirm this on the reference page of your application.'
but most likely u will need one, as they need to see how u have been working
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(Original post by Kaz_xx)
on UCAS, it states that: 'There is actually an option to not include a reference, but only if you contact all your chosen universities and colleges and they agree that you don’t need one. Just confirm this on the reference page of your application.'
but most likely u will need one, as they need to see how u have been working
on UCAS, it states that: 'There is actually an option to not include a reference, but only if you contact all your chosen universities and colleges and they agree that you don’t need one. Just confirm this on the reference page of your application.'
but most likely u will need one, as they need to see how u have been working
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(Original post by Kaz_xx)
you will need to contact the universities immediately, if u cannot get one as the UCAS deadline is coming up soon
you will need to contact the universities immediately, if u cannot get one as the UCAS deadline is coming up soon
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(Original post by EmaiI address)
I have and they simply told me to contact all my chosen universities
I have and they simply told me to contact all my chosen universities
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(Original post by EmaiI address)
I noticed this but what do I tell these universities? I don't know how to talk on the phone properly 😪
I noticed this but what do I tell these universities? I don't know how to talk on the phone properly 😪
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(Original post by Austin114)
I would encourage you to go by what they said then. If not, find a tutor ASAP or volunteer at a charity shop and get your supervisor to write a reference for you.
I would encourage you to go by what they said then. If not, find a tutor ASAP or volunteer at a charity shop and get your supervisor to write a reference for you.
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