tutors and statements - Page 2

Noo · #11 (**permalink**) 18-Jun-2008, 23:12

Originally Posted by dizzygee123

Help!! Want to apply to Worcester but don't know what to do as haven't got a tutor to ask for a reference (left uni 16 years ago), work for myself (for 13 years) so no boss either. I was a foster carer so have asked my social worker to give me a reference recently but of course she has no idea of my academic work.
I asked someone in admissions at Worcester if i needed recent study but she said i just needed to get some hands-on care work experience which i am trying to do.
Any ideas anyone?

I'm pretty sure Freefall is correct. Most unis expect study within the last 3-5 years. The more recent the better. I think your best bet is to apply for an Access or OU course and then use your tutor for that as your referee. 16 years is a VERY long time to be out of education.

dizzygee123 · #12 (**permalink**) 19-Jun-2008, 13:37

Oh stink, yes i know I'm very old..................
I think i need to speak to them again.
Maybe i should try a do an 'a level' at evening class?

Noo · #13 (**permalink**) 19-Jun-2008, 14:31

Probably.. or even a short OU course as you'd already fit entry requirements with a degree (if you have GCSE Maths and English)... If you don't, then they would be ideal to do for recent study plus you need em

Dory · #14 (**permalink**) 19-Jun-2008, 16:29

I already had a degree before I did midwifery, but wasn't sure if they'd want evidence of more recent study, so I did a sociology A level at evening classes. If you're considering doing an A level and you already have the required maths and english grades, I'd advise you to do something like human biology as it will give you a leg up on the course, the sociology I did was not that relevant (and not that interesting

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You can always ask people here to help with your personal statement - just like your tutors, you can take the advice you are offered or not - it's your personal statement. I've gone through quite a lot of them for people...

dizzygee123 · #15 (**permalink**) 20-Jun-2008, 11:26

Thanks for all that. I've contacted the college direct and been advised that study in the last 5 years would be a good idea. Also that care experience isn't always necessary so am now a bit confused. I think i will try to do both to get my application as good as possible.
Thanks for the advice - sometimes think i'm going a bit mad thinking about it all the time

and getting frustrated as i want to get on with it before i hit the big
4 + 0!!!!?

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