TheGreat342:


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ponpon:
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ferfer:
Hello house, I have a question and I will appreciate each contribution.

I have been applying for a few years now (not in US Unis), the most difficult part of each application has always been the referees/getting references. I will have to call, send SMS and even send airtime. The rude and ascerbic remarks I have been subjected are teeming.

In fact, there was a particular situation that my application package was not complete and the window subsequently shut. Change referee ? He kept telling me he will do it. And also, these Profs only write a few lines and because of their massive ego they usually do not take kindly to one sending them pre-written literature to just copy/paste in the referee page. My question is - What are the consequence(s) of setting up a (or two) bogus email address and inputting such in the application page as the referee contact ( ofcourse work/institution email) . And since one has unfettered access to such email address, I can reply to my reference request at my convenience and in a sterling manner too ?

Thanks fellas.......

ponpon:
you just preached the TRUTH

ridsan4real:

sincerely speaking!

ponpon:
you just preached the TRUTH

ponpon:
Referee's or references trims student's application. that's why most people apply to 5 max, when they could shoot to like 8-12 schools

ridsan4real:

sincerely speaking!

ferfer:
Hello house, I have a question and I will appreciate each contribution....

Hisvoice:


That was a very good observation. It is unfortunate that students - undergraduate, M.Sc and even Ph.D - find ourselves in this 'Referee issh'.
From my observation, reference letters, arguably in some situations, carries much weight than GRE itself in application packet. But, some lecturers are either not apt in writing or 'too busy' or don't even understand the implication of the letters. If you see the letters some lecturer writes, uhmmmmm .....It took me days to get a checklist assessed for a sound reference letter (available if you need a copy) -
Possibl[b][/b]e Solution.
1. As an applicant, get a sample copy of a good reference letter and revamp it aptly.
2. Do not just pick Prof. as your referee, ask for their availability to assist before filling their names on your application (some schools may not alter it)
3. After persistent call and no response, take a time and travel down to meet the Prof. (remembering 'if Muhammed story ....) with your laptop, modem or a phone with hotspot.
4. If none works, make a request to the school for a change on your application.

As regards using 'fabricated e-mail account', it may be difficult because those schools might be aware of that possibility and some may even require official e-mail e.g successg@oau.edu. I believe those tips would yield a good response

ciao.

ferfer:



Yes, I am interested in the checklist assessed sound reference letter (caleb.seun@yahoo.com). Thank you.

Hisvoice:


As much as I can't speculate the consequence of using a bogus e-mail account for referencing, I believe you can still get it done in the right way through those steps highlighted. Only a graduate section of a school may determine what could happen if one impersonate.

Having said that, I think our image as a Nigerian is still undergoing rebranding than to add this peccadilloes.

Check your mail. I have sent the referee stuff

Hisvoice:


That was a very good observation. It is unfortunate that students - undergraduate, M.Sc and even Ph.D - find ourselves in this 'Referee issh'.
From my observation, reference letters, arguably in some situations, carries much weight than GRE itself in application packet. But, some lecturers are either not apt in writing or 'too busy' or don't even understand the implication of the letters. If you see the letters some lecturer writes, uhmmmmm .....It took me days to get a checklist assessed for a sound reference letter (available if you need a copy).

Possible Solution.
1. As an applicant, get a sample copy of a good reference letter and revamp it aptly.
2. Do not just pick Prof. as your referee, ask for their availability to assist before filling their names on your application (some schools may not alter it)
3. After persistent call and no response, take a time and travel down to meet the Prof. (remembering 'if Muhammed story ....) with your laptop, modem or a phone with hotspot.
4. If none works, make a request to the school for a change on your application.

As regards using 'fabricated e-mail account', it may be difficult because those schools might be aware of that possibility and some may even require official e-mail e.g successg@oau.edu. I believe those tips would yield a good response

ciao.

Hisvoice:


That was a very good observation. It is unfortunate that students - undergraduate, M.Sc and even Ph.D - find ourselves in this 'Referee issh'.
From my observation, reference letters, arguably in some situations, carries much weight than GRE itself in application packet. But, some lecturers are either not apt in writing or 'too busy' or don't even understand the implication of the letters. If you see the letters some lecturer writes, uhmmmmm .....It took me days to get a checklist assessed for a sound reference letter (available if you need a copy).

Possible Solution.
1. As an applicant, get a sample copy of a good reference letter and revamp it aptly.
2. Do not just pick Prof. as your referee, ask for their availability to assist before filling their names on your application (some schools may not alter it)
3. After persistent call and no response, take a time and travel down to meet the Prof. (remembering 'if Muhammed story ....) with your laptop, modem or a phone with hotspot.
4. If none works, make a request to the school for a change on your application.

As regards using 'fabricated e-mail account', it may be difficult because those schools might be aware of that possibility and some may even require official e-mail e.g successg@oau.edu. I believe those tips would yield a good response

ciao.

ridsan4real:

Hello Hisvoice, I agree with all your points except with d 'fabricated email' issue. Not all lecturers/schools have official/school email address....like my Professor at University of Ibadan, he doesn't have any, so he uses ********@yahoo.co.uk...even if d student carry modem, laptop, printer, photocoping machin e.tc to lecturers, some will still give filmsy excuse....even if u carry cybercafe...some won't have time....
My only 2cent to prospective applicants is to try and persuade d lecturer, and if he doesn't turn up....simply get d reference letter manually by hand, scan it, create email address (or better still, if u have access or can create official email like @oau.ng.....which I doubt) then send it yourself using d email created. ..SIMPLE!
NB: many applicants have suffered rejection from university due negligence of some lecturers...

Hisvoice:


That was a very good observation. It is unfortunate that students - undergraduate, M.Sc and even Ph.D - find ourselves in this 'Referee issh'.
From my observation, reference letters, arguably in some situations, carries much weight than GRE itself in application packet. But, some lecturers are either not apt in writing or 'too busy' or don't even understand the implication of the letters. If you see the letters some lecturer writes, uhmmmmm .....It took me days to get a checklist assessed for a sound reference letter (available if you need a copy).

Possible Solution.
1. As an applicant, get a sample copy of a good reference letter and revamp it aptly.
2. Do not just pick Prof. as your referee, ask for their availability to assist before filling their names on your application (some schools may not alter it)
3. After persistent call and no response, take a time and travel down to meet the Prof. (remembering 'if Muhammed story ....) with your laptop, modem or a phone with hotspot.
4. If none works, make a request to the school for a change on your application.

As regards using 'fabricated e-mail account', it may be difficult because those schools might be aware of that possibility and some may even require official e-mail e.g successg@oau.edu. I believe those tips would yield a good response

ciao.

ridsan4real:

Hello Hisvoice, I agree with all your points except with d 'fabricated email' issue. Not all lecturers/schools have official/school email address....like my Professor at University of Ibadan, he doesn't have any, so he uses ********@yahoo.co.uk...even if d student carry modem, laptop, printer, photocoping machin e.tc to lecturers, some will still give filmsy excuse....even if u carry cybercafe...some won't have time....
My only 2cent to prospective applicants is to try and persuade d lecturer, and if he doesn't turn up....simply get d reference letter manually by hand, scan it, create email address (or better still, if u have access or can create official email like @oau.ng.....which I doubt) then send it yourself using d email created. ..SIMPLE!
NB: many applicants have suffered rejection from university due negligence of some lecturers...

Hisvoice:
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codexgigax:
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codexgigax:
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Ivoryslims:


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Laird:



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Hisvoice:


That was a very good observation. It is unfortunate that students - undergraduate, M.Sc and even Ph.D - find ourselves in this 'Referee issh'.
From my observation, reference letters, arguably in some situations, carries much weight than GRE itself in application packet. But, some lecturers are either not apt in writing or 'too busy' or don't even understand the implication of the letters. If you see the letters some lecturer writes, uhmmmmm .....It took me days to get a checklist assessed for a sound reference letter (available if you need a copy).

Possible Solution.
1. As an applicant, get a sample copy of a good reference letter and revamp it aptly.
2. Do not just pick Prof. as your referee, ask for their availability to assist before filling their names on your application (some schools may not alter it)
3. After persistent call and no response, take a time and travel down to meet the Prof. (remembering 'if Muhammed story ....) with your laptop, modem or a phone with hotspot.
4. If none works, make a request to the school for a change on your application.

As regards using 'fabricated e-mail account', it may be difficult because those schools might be aware of that possibility and some may even require official e-mail e.g successg@oau.edu. I believe those tips would yield a good response

ciao.

ferfer:



Sir/Ma.
What is the way forward?

Vicrown:
I'm new here and got:

GRE: 304 (V155 Q149, AWA4)
IELTS: 7
GPA: 4.8/5
Discipline: Philosophy
Proposed Course: Public policy

Please help me with universities that I could apply to. Thanks