oneshotwonder Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I've got 2 of 3 in... the first two submitted within a week or two of me sending the request. The third reference received the notice at the same time, yet it's been over a 7 weeks now and this is getting a little frustrating! How many are still waiting on references to submit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dream Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I've got 2 of 3 in... the first two submitted within a week or two of me sending the request. The third reference received the notice at the same time, yet it's been over a 7 weeks now and this is getting a little frustrating! How many are still waiting on references to submit? what not ask if he/she sent in or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuppa4 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I am having a similar experience: submitted quickly and still waiting for one. I sent an email to the referee that I am waiting upon to make sure that he did indeed receive the email request (and that it wasn't sent to spam or block). He replied that he had received it and was planning on submitting it in the next week-ish. The trick is not to pressure your referee into sending it when they may be really busy, but at the same time you need to let them know that you are aware that it hasn't been submitted (we all need reminders sometimes). Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2bat0r Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'm still waiting on my last one as well, my reference said it would be done around Feb. 8-12, it's a little close to the 19th deadline, which is a little stressful... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneshotwonder Posted February 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Any one else still waiting...... I'm stressssssed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in2bat0r Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Yep, I'm praying my reference comes through, just something else to be stressed about before the big day on Sunday :S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugacity Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Mine is still outstanding. To be honest, there is nothing we can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
med-dream Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I'm wondering if the reference letters play any roles at post -interview stage. From the diagram in the link, it seems that they do impact the final selection. http://premed101.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28154 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREGtotheHOUSE Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Im still waiting for 2 of mine : ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I'm waiting for one as well. Just keep politely reminding them and let them know when you start to feel worried about the approaching deadline . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fugacity Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 I think at this point it is no longer about politeness. Get it done guys, you don't want to miss an opportunity because of this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyD Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 Still waiting for one of mine. This is getting excruciating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cw351 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 I'm also still waiting on one reference. I sent out all 3 requests in December, and 2/3 had no problem submitting theirs. The final one tried to submit it on the weekend, and said the link took him to the wrong page (even after I re-sent the email request). So we've contacted UBC to ask about this... still waiting to hear back, but I'll keep you posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megaMooMoo Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 good luck folks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cw351 Posted February 18, 2013 Report Share Posted February 18, 2013 The admissions committee fixed the link and my last referee was able to submit. Whew! I hope all of yours work out as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylisztruusi Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I am also waiting for my last reference writer to submit.. I cant say that I am surprised, as this seems to have happened every single year (for the last three years I've applied)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBoss Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 I am also waiting for my last reference writer to submit.. I cant say that I am surprised, as this seems to have happened every single year (for the last three years I've applied)... That's why I think it's a good idea to set a date before the deadline and to ask referees to get their stuff in by that date. Then it seems more justifiable to pester them if it's still not in a few days before the actual deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conan Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hope you guys have all gotten it in already?.. I would have started looking for an alternative reference two weeks ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ylisztruusi Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Yes! All is good.. all my references are in as of today! .. I do agree the last minute ones can get nerve wracking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaKirbster Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Did anyone not get their references by the deadline 15 minutes ago? Luckily, my last one came in yesterday afternoon - cutting it close but could have been worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyD Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 mine came in just in the nick of time too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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