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Putting wrong grades into an application

I’m not certain but I might of accidentally put the wrong grade for my gcse science grade by one grade on my ucas application. What can I dk to prevent any punishment. I only sent my application 2 days ago

Reply 1

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by Ctams1
I’m not certain but I might of accidentally put the wrong grade for my gcse science grade by one grade on my ucas application. What can I dk to prevent any punishment. I only sent my application 2 days ago

Hi! I made a similar mistake, I put the wrong title down for one of my qualifications, but it is easily fixable! Just fill in this form: https://www.ucas.com/applying/after-you-apply/making-changes-to-your-application-after-you-apply#changes-to-exams-and-qualifications

It is also recommendable to email the unis to clarify, my UCAS officer did this for us, the unis came back and were very chill about it and there won't be any punishment.
She also recommended that WE also send them an email just for insurance but that it wouldn't be necessary (but I think this was only because she had already emailed them so I'd suggest you do email them), this is the template she gave us for the email:

Full name:​
DoB:​
UCAS ID:​
Course applied for:​

Dear Sir/Madam​
I am writing to advise you that I have updated my application via the UCAS ‘Making a change to your application’ link with the correct grade for [qualification] being [correct grade] as opposed to [incorrect grade]


Please let me know if there is anything else I need to do.​
Kind regards,​
Your name​

Reply 2

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by ChanandalerBong
Hi! I made a similar mistake, I put the wrong title down for one of my qualifications, but it is easily fixable! Just fill in this form: https://www.ucas.com/applying/after-you-apply/making-changes-to-your-application-after-you-apply#changes-to-exams-and-qualifications
It is also recommendable to email the unis to clarify, my UCAS officer did this for us, the unis came back and were very chill about it and there won't be any punishment.
She also recommended that WE also send them an email just for insurance but that it wouldn't be necessary (but I think this was only because she had already emailed them so I'd suggest you do email them), this is the template she gave us for the email:
Full name:​
DoB:​
UCAS ID:​
Course applied for:​

Dear Sir/Madam​
I am writing to advise you that I have updated my application via the UCAS ‘Making a change to your application’ link with the correct grade for [qualification] being [correct grade] as opposed to [incorrect grade]

Please let me know if there is anything else I need to do.​
Kind regards,​
Your name​


Hi, thanks so much for that should I fill in a send this form now and send an email or wait for anything in particular because there’s mixed answers on Google.
Original post
by Ctams1
Hi, thanks so much for that should I fill in a send this form now and send an email or wait for anything in particular because there’s mixed answers on Google.

Complete the form then send an email to your uni choices a day or two later.

Reply 4

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by Admit-One
Complete the form then send an email to your uni choices a day or two later.


You think I should complete the form as soon as possible?

Reply 5

Original post
by Ctams1
Hi, thanks so much for that should I fill in a send this form now and send an email or wait for anything in particular because there’s mixed answers on Google.

fill in form and then send emails and yes do it now, don't wait for them to flag it there's no point, plus it probably looks more professional and responsable if you do it. If you're really worried then get your school to email the unis as well confirming that your update is the truth. (:
Original post
by Ctams1
You think I should complete the form as soon as possible?

Yes.

Reply 7

Original post
by Ctams1
Hi, thanks so much for that should I fill in a send this form now and send an email or wait for anything in particular because there’s mixed answers on Google.

Have you checked to see if you did actually make a mistake? Schools should be checking the grades you entered.

Reply 8

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by Muttley79
Have you checked to see if you did actually make a mistake? Schools should be checking the grades you entered.


Yeah I’ve found my grades and it is wrong, I’ll fill in the form now. It also says send the form if you’ve had a welcome email, who will this be off?

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