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  • 29-05-2009 05:23PM
    #1
    meganj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 424 ✭✭


    I want to do a masters in history, and while my ideal masters would leave me in maynooth for another year I'm also applying to other colleges. Now I need two references for each aplication and I've asked two lectures, but one of them has asked me what it needs to include and also who its for. I have no idea what its supposed to detail!!! Does anyone have an idea?


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  • #2
    barleybooley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,241 ✭✭✭barleybooley


    Ask banquo, he's applying for a post grad too...
    Tell them to include how they had a go :)


  • #3
    niall3r
    Closed Accounts Posts: 133 ✭✭niall3r


    Its mostly a character reference as your grades will show what kind of student you are. Its a chance for your lecturer to talk about your dedication and friendlines and most of all your approach to studies. i.e. you may be a genius with good grades who is a lazy, or someone who worked part time but still put in great effort and got a great grade considering your commitments etc.


  • #4
    banquo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,487 ✭✭✭banquo


    Banquo is sending flowers, chocolate and blank cheques to lecturer along with the request for a reference.

    I'm gonna set up a meeting with the lecturers I want a reference from. It's harder for them to say no that way.

    This thread has as close a makeup to the 38 as we're ever likely to get (inside joke)


  • #5
    hypersquirrel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 227 ✭✭hypersquirrel


    It depends where you are applying to. Generally they just want to know about your work ethic and ability.


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