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class="full" fetchpriority="high" loading="eager"> </picture> <div class="intro-text primary"> <h2>Everything you need to know about your application reference</h2> </div> </div>   <div class="highlight"> <a href="https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/how-get-ucas-undergraduate-reference" class="btn" target="_blank"><span>UCAS advice: How to get an undergraduate reference</span><svg role="img" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false" class="icon icon--m"><use xlink:href="/assets/website/images/svg/icons.svg#chevron-right"></use></svg></a> </div> <div class="row wysiwyg"> <p>You only need one reference for your UCAS application.</p> <p>It’s usually written for you by a teacher or tutor who knows you – if you’re applying through a school, college or centre registered with UCAS, they’ll do this before they send your completed application to UCAS; you won’t need to do anything for it.</p> <p>See below for more information about choosing a reference if you’re applying independently.</p> <hr /> <h2>What the reference is for</h2> <p>We really value the information provided by your referee as it helps us to gain additional context around your application, in particular about:</p> <ul> <li>your school</li> <li>your learning environment</li> <li>the grades you are predicted to achieve</li> </ul> <p>For example, the reference is an opportunity for your referee to tell us about things, such as:</p> <ul> <li>mitigating factors that may have impacted or disrupted your studies or exams, and/or whether these have also been considered/factored by the awarding body of your qualifications in determining your grades.</li> <li>specific support needs or adjustments that are currently in place for you, or that should be considered by us to help you thrive and succeed at Imperial.</li> <li>predicted grades for qualifications you’re currently studying which cannot be included elsewhere on your UCAS application.</li> <li>why and how you are best suited to the course that you have chosen to apply for, your successes and achievements (academic, extra-curricular, work or community based)</li> <li>your academic potential</li> </ul> <hr /> <h2>How the reference is structured</h2> <p>The reference has three different sections, which your referee can use to provide more information to support your application:</p> <ol> <li>A general statement about your school/college/centre.</li> <li>Any extenuating circumstances, which may have impacted your education and achievement.</li> <li>Any other supportive information specific to you and relevant to the course(s) you have applied for that you think universities/colleges should be aware of.</li> </ol> <p>Section 1 is compulsory; sections 2 and 3 are optional.</p> <p>We strongly encourage referees to make best use of all available sections to support your application.</p> <hr /> <h2>How we’ll use the reference</h2> <p>Our Academic Tutors will consider your reference as part of their review of your application, as 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It may also help inform discussion points for interview where applicable. </p> <p>You won’t have access to your reference, it will also be treated in confidence during the process. </p> <hr /> <h2>Choosing a referee</h2> <p>How to select a referee will depend on whether you are applying via a registered UCAS centre/school or independently.</p> <p>You can find more guidance on choosing a referee on the <a href="https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/how-get-ucas-undergraduate-reference">UCAS website</a>.</p> <hr /> <h2>Guidance for referees</h2> <p>If you been asked to be a referee, see <a href="/study/apply/undergraduate/process/reference/teachers/">our guidance for referees</a> for advice on how to provide a reference and what to include.</p> <p>You can also refer to the <a href="https://www.ucas.com/advisers/writing-references/changes-undergraduate-references-2024-entry#additional-information-and-guidance-">guidance from UCAS</a>.</p> </div> </div> <section 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