amalgamgrillz Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Hey ..just wondering if your letters of reference need to be Originals (or can they be photocopied?) do they need to be from the current application year (or can they be from last year?) If i dont get accepted and reapply, do they have to be new reference letters? from a new reference? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Well I've applied to many schools in the U.S. and Canada and out of all those schools, the requirement is that they are originals in a sealed envelope. I believe they are supposed to be from the current application year, since they are supposed to represent a current perception of who you are. Schools typically require new reference letters if you reapply, but they may keep your old ones on file if you ask them. I would contact the schools in case you are worried about getting new reference letters. You don't necessarily have to get a new referee but get him/her to update the letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adversary Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Photocopying is a bad idea. It makes the reference look questionable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllSmiles Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I would also request that the referee either sign or stamp the seal on the back so the school knows it has not been tampered with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Photocopying is a bad idea. It makes the reference look questionable. Did you change the appearance of your sig Boss? I like the old UBC 09. It was no nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adversary Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Hahaha. I thought it was too bold. I didn't think people would notice the change. Hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Naw man, I noticed and actually liked it. No fancy pansy stuff. There's a few people I keep an eye open for on the boards, especially those who have been around the block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adversary Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Oooh. I finally got a stalker-ish fan. Hahaha. I think I have been here too long sometimes, but until I don't have time anymore, I will likely stick around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arnie Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Oooh. I finally got a stalker-ish fan. Hahaha. I think I have been here too long sometimes, but until I don't have time anymore, I will likely stick around. Hahaha!!! Not what I meant man! I mean I usually listen more closely to people who have experience rather than those who follow speculation and doubts. As for the OP: Photocopy = bad. The LORs need to be treated as confidential material that could not have been tampered with. They should be sent directly from the referee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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