You may feel that the UCAS form already provides sufficient information, in which case it is perfectly acceptable to leave the reference box blank. Candidates are not in any way disadvantaged if this box is left blank. The school or college will receive confirmation that a candidate's application form has been received and is being processed, along with information about the second and third colleges which have been allocated to the applicant and the first choice college for those students who have submitted an open application. This letter should arrive within two weeks of the closing date of 15 October. At Oxford, every candidate is considered on their individual merits.
Tutors look at a number of pieces of information when they are assessing candidates.
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