Resitting 2026 A-Levels
Hi, I’m resitting my A-levels in 2026 privately.
I wanted to ask how predicted grades work when you’re applying independently through a private centre or a referee (like a mentor or tutor).
If I get a referee who isn’t from my previous school, would they be allowed to use my past data or results from my sixth form (like internal grades or assessments) so I had it rough this year and i didnt revise and im facing my own consequences/demise i went from being predicted A*A*A to most likely I will achieve BCD/BCE so i was wondering if I could use that previous data from mocks etc. to help justify giving me predicted grades?
Also, do universities accept predicted grades from non-school referees, as long as they’re realistic and backed up with evidence?
I just want to be sure I do this the right way, as I’m determined to turn things around and apply with strong predicted grades. Any advice from people who’ve done this would be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance 🙏
I wanted to ask how predicted grades work when you’re applying independently through a private centre or a referee (like a mentor or tutor).
If I get a referee who isn’t from my previous school, would they be allowed to use my past data or results from my sixth form (like internal grades or assessments) so I had it rough this year and i didnt revise and im facing my own consequences/demise i went from being predicted A*A*A to most likely I will achieve BCD/BCE so i was wondering if I could use that previous data from mocks etc. to help justify giving me predicted grades?
Also, do universities accept predicted grades from non-school referees, as long as they’re realistic and backed up with evidence?
I just want to be sure I do this the right way, as I’m determined to turn things around and apply with strong predicted grades. Any advice from people who’ve done this would be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance 🙏
Reply 1
Im in the same boat as you, i went from being predicted good grades to knowing for sure im getting BDD.
I did sit psych privately since i got kicked out of 6th form for it and when applying to uni, my skl gave me predicteds for the 2 subjects i did at skl + psych with backed up evidence tho i did exams in another centre
I did sit psych privately since i got kicked out of 6th form for it and when applying to uni, my skl gave me predicteds for the 2 subjects i did at skl + psych with backed up evidence tho i did exams in another centre
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by lesserrrHi, I’m resitting my A-levels in 2026 privately.
I wanted to ask how predicted grades work when you’re applying independently through a private centre or a referee (like a mentor or tutor).
If I get a referee who isn’t from my previous school, would they be allowed to use my past data or results from my sixth form (like internal grades or assessments) so I had it rough this year and i didnt revise and im facing my own consequences/demise i went from being predicted A*A*A to most likely I will achieve BCD/BCE so i was wondering if I could use that previous data from mocks etc. to help justify giving me predicted grades?
Also, do universities accept predicted grades from non-school referees, as long as they’re realistic and backed up with evidence?
I just want to be sure I do this the right way, as I’m determined to turn things around and apply with strong predicted grades. Any advice from people who’ve done this would be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance 🙏
I wanted to ask how predicted grades work when you’re applying independently through a private centre or a referee (like a mentor or tutor).
If I get a referee who isn’t from my previous school, would they be allowed to use my past data or results from my sixth form (like internal grades or assessments) so I had it rough this year and i didnt revise and im facing my own consequences/demise i went from being predicted A*A*A to most likely I will achieve BCD/BCE so i was wondering if I could use that previous data from mocks etc. to help justify giving me predicted grades?
Also, do universities accept predicted grades from non-school referees, as long as they’re realistic and backed up with evidence?
I just want to be sure I do this the right way, as I’m determined to turn things around and apply with strong predicted grades. Any advice from people who’ve done this would be really appreciated.
Thanks in advance 🙏
Hi there
If you are studying as a private candidate, we understand that it is not always possible to receive predicted grades from your exam centre. If you are studying with a tutor or private centre they may still be able to provide predicted grades for you – we encourage you to ask for these in the first instance.
We also appreciate that obtaining a reference may be difficult for some applicants. UCAS provides some helpful advice for applicants on how to obtain a suitable reference and we encourage all applicants to explore how to acquire a reference to fully support their application. However, if you are unable to find a suitable referee we may be able to accept your application without one. Exceptions to this are for vocational or accredited courses, or if you are an International applicant. Applicants in these circumstances must provide a reference.
I kindly encourage you to get in touch with the Universities you are interested in studying at if you have any concerns about providing a suitable reference or to discuss this further.
I hope this helps!
Lauren - UoN Rep
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by Uni of NottsHi there
If you are studying as a private candidate, we understand that it is not always possible to receive predicted grades from your exam centre. If you are studying with a tutor or private centre they may still be able to provide predicted grades for you – we encourage you to ask for these in the first instance.
We also appreciate that obtaining a reference may be difficult for some applicants. UCAS provides some helpful advice for applicants on how to obtain a suitable reference and we encourage all applicants to explore how to acquire a reference to fully support their application. However, if you are unable to find a suitable referee we may be able to accept your application without one. Exceptions to this are for vocational or accredited courses, or if you are an International applicant. Applicants in these circumstances must provide a reference.
I kindly encourage you to get in touch with the Universities you are interested in studying at if you have any concerns about providing a suitable reference or to discuss this further.
I hope this helps!
Lauren - UoN Rep
If you are studying as a private candidate, we understand that it is not always possible to receive predicted grades from your exam centre. If you are studying with a tutor or private centre they may still be able to provide predicted grades for you – we encourage you to ask for these in the first instance.
We also appreciate that obtaining a reference may be difficult for some applicants. UCAS provides some helpful advice for applicants on how to obtain a suitable reference and we encourage all applicants to explore how to acquire a reference to fully support their application. However, if you are unable to find a suitable referee we may be able to accept your application without one. Exceptions to this are for vocational or accredited courses, or if you are an International applicant. Applicants in these circumstances must provide a reference.
I kindly encourage you to get in touch with the Universities you are interested in studying at if you have any concerns about providing a suitable reference or to discuss this further.
I hope this helps!
Lauren - UoN Rep
Hey there Lauren, Thank you for telling me about this from the ucas website however i was wondering say i have a tutor which could be my referee and they had only been with me for about a month or two is it possible they could give me predicted grades via my old school end of each term predictions/assessment grades from Y12/Y13 which I was predicted high grades like A*A*A, however I achieved much worse grades due to prioritising socialising in y13 which ruined my grades for the actual exams. Is it possible to have those as official documentation? Thanks, Haadi
Reply 4
I have been hearing about alevel specification being changed soon. Does that affect us doing resits next year, Will we have to sit a whole new specification
Reply 5
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by FriendlyFellowI have been hearing about alevel specification being changed soon. Does that affect us doing resits next year, Will we have to sit a whole new specification
No tht'll affect the new year 12s, so 2027 resits im pretty sure
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