Reference (UCAS)
The written statement from a teacher or adviser included in a UCAS application.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Higher education
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Related terms
- UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The organisation that runs the central application system for undergraduate courses at UK universities and colleges.
- Letter of recommendation United States
- A letter from a teacher or counselor supporting a student's college application. UK: reference.
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