Reference Guidelines (Postgraduate)
Dear Referee,
Thank you for your willingness to write this letter of recommendation.
Did you miss the application deadlines for grad school in Canada?
Or applied and didn't receive any offers?
It’s not too late to apply to the UK!
Dear Referee,
Thank you for your willingness to write this letter of recommendation.
Dear Referee:
Thank you for your willingness to write a recommendation for your student.
The reference required is comprised of 3 sections (further clarification on each section is provided below). Please be sure to clearly separate each section in your reference.
Here at Across the Pond, we know the process of studying in the UK can be daunting. We are here to make it as simple and streamlined as possible. All of our expert student advisors have studied in the UK and are personally motivated to help you do it, too. Not only that, most of us used Across the Pond's service to aid us in our own applications! So, we know what we're talking about.
Join our advising team as we discuss one of the most important elements of your UK applications: the Reference Letter(s). We'll highlight the main features of a letter, who you should ask to write your letter, how to effectively request a letter, when to request a letter, and tackle some frequently asked questions from students.
Recorded: 11 October 2023
Applying to begin your UK studies in September? Join our advising team as we discuss the typical application timeline for students applying for studies in the UK. We'll highlight where you can expect to be in the process month-by-month, different application requirements, major application deadlines, and other key elements to keep you on track. Applying on your own can be overwhelming and confusing but we are here to help you from start to finish.
Originally from Vancouver, Canada, I chose to pursue studies in the UK to experience life in a different part of the world. It has been a wonderful experience so far, learning about the difference in culture and experiencing so many new things. I love that there is always something to do in London.
My chosen MSc in Forensic Science was a great choice for me to learn more about a topic I am passionate about. There aren’t many options back home, so being able to student Forensic Science in London has been a dream! The university has many resources for our course, and I am thankful to have chosen Kingston University.
Studies in the UK are slightly different than they are from back home. The biggest difference I noticed is the grading scale compared to my Canadian University. In the UK, it is rare to receive above 80% on exams and coursework. A 70% is considered a distinction. Back home those just sound like average grades but here they are fantastic! My course has an average of 55% and this is quite normal across the university. I do feel that my previous studies in Canada have well prepared me for the changes to the grading scale here.
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