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**URGENT** 5 days to show a certificate from 2006

I have been asked by a university to upload a GCSE certificate from 2006 that I was never given. I can get hold of a certificate from the examining board but on the website it takes 25 days (they do not offer email/digital copies or fast tracking) - The problem is, the university has given me 5 days to upload this. What do I do? Will the university accept a ''statement of results'' from my old high school in the mean time whilst waiting for the original in the post???

Reply 1

Original post by jillxfx
I have been asked by a university to upload a GCSE certificate from 2006 that I was never given. I can get hold of a certificate from the examining board but on the website it takes 25 days (they do not offer email/digital copies or fast tracking) - The problem is, the university has given me 5 days to upload this. What do I do? Will the university accept a ''statement of results'' from my old high school in the mean time whilst waiting for the original in the post???

Contact the university concerned, explain the situation, and ask the question.

Reply 2

Certificates are usually sent to your school - contact them.
Original post by jillxfx
I have been asked by a university to upload a GCSE certificate from 2006 that I was never given. I can get hold of a certificate from the examining board but on the website it takes 25 days (they do not offer email/digital copies or fast tracking) - The problem is, the university has given me 5 days to upload this. What do I do? Will the university accept a ''statement of results'' from my old high school in the mean time whilst waiting for the original in the post???

Hey @jillxfx ,

Definitely drop your university an email or give them a call - they might have particular processes in place for situations like this, as we do understand as universities that getting hold of certificates can be a longer process. Its worth checking in with them about your options, as as a collective we'd always prefer you contact us if you're having issues!

Hope that helps!
Becky
University of Salford Rep

Reply 4

Original post by University of Salford
Hey @jillxfx ,
Definitely drop your university an email or give them a call - they might have particular processes in place for situations like this, as we do understand as universities that getting hold of certificates can be a longer process. Its worth checking in with them about your options, as as a collective we'd always prefer you contact us if you're having issues!
Hope that helps!
Becky
University of Salford Rep

Thank You! x x x

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