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I do 3 A levels privately ( sociology , politics and law ) however when I was doing my ucas application I realised I needed a tutor to get a reference but I don’t know any tutors who would help me with a reference so does anyone know anybody or recommend anyone for a reference

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by Hhdfghjkk
I do 3 A levels privately ( sociology , politics and law ) however when I was doing my ucas application I realised I needed a tutor to get a reference but I don’t know any tutors who would help me with a reference so does anyone know anybody or recommend anyone for a reference
Contact your intended Unis and explain / ask for their advice.

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by McGinger
Contact your intended Unis and explain / ask for their advice.


I have but they have all said I would be needing a reference but idk where I’m gonna find one this late

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by Hhdfghjkk
I have but they have all said I would be needing a reference but idk where I’m gonna find one this late

You can submit your application without a reference, and Unis will then contact you about this later.
Do you have anyone else who could write you a reference - if you have no-one who has taught you, is there a family friend or an employer etc who could do this?

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by McGinger
You can submit your application without a reference, and Unis will then contact you about this later.
Do you have anyone else who could write you a reference - if you have no-one who has taught you, is there a family friend or an employer etc who could do this?


Yeah I have family that have graduated from a masters for the degree I’m choosing however on ucas it says no family or friends can do you reference
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by Hhdfghjkk
Yeah I have family that have graduated from a masters for the degree I’m choosing however on ucas it says no family or friends can do you reference


A family friend isn’t a family member or your friend.
When did you leave formal education?

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