Reference for UCAS?

Does anyone know how long references are supposed to be for undergraduate ucas application? I want to apply for 2nd year entry somewhere but dont want to burden any of my previous teachers bu asking them to write my reference, are they supposed to be very long?

Reply 1

McGinger

Original post

by unsweetenedblue

Its split into 3 separate sections.

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Section 1: Provide an overview of your relationship with the applicant (mandatory)

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Section 2: If applicable, enter any information about extenuating circumstances which may have impacted the applicant's education and achievement

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Section 3: Outline other supportive information specific to the applicant and relevant to the course(s) applied for that you think universities and colleges should be aware of

See guidance here - Writing undergraduate references for independent applicants | Undergraduate | UCAS

Reply 2

unsweetenedblue

Original post

by McGinger

Its split into 3 separate sections.

•

Section 1: Provide an overview of your relationship with the applicant (mandatory)

•

Section 2: If applicable, enter any information about extenuating circumstances which may have impacted the applicant's education and achievement

•

Section 3: Outline other supportive information specific to the applicant and relevant to the course(s) applied for that you think universities and colleges should be aware of