With the reference being such a vital component of a student’s UCAS application, there’s an understandable pressure on teachers and counsellors to get it right – especially when you have multiple students and you want to ensure that everyone gets an equal share of your time.Įven trickier can be fitting all your school has to say in just 4,000 characters (or 47 lines… sound familiar? It’s identical to the limit your students have to stick to with their personal statements).
Much like students, teaching and guidance staff will have to prepare and write a reference within a given time frame. Universities cite the UCAS reference as a deciding factor which affects whether a student gains a place on their chosen course or not it could also have an impact on whether a university offers a student a conditional or unconditional place. It’s the only part of the UCAS application which the student won’t have any control over.
The UCAS reference sits alongside a student’s personal statement as an essential component of a UK university application. Read our complete guide to collating & writing the UCAS Reference. A good UCAS Reference can affect whether a student is accepted to a UK university.
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