
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.
