What Does Admissions Want in a Reference?

sarah9
Fri, 02 Oct 2009 16:27:23 +0000

I’m not an expert on UCAS but I’m also applying to a few UK unis. I can understand why you’re concerned but it still sounds like a great reference to me. IMO the stuff you said that she mentioned demonstrates that you are interested in international affairs and that you’re a globally-minded person. I haven’t seen my reference yet but I have some of the same concerns as you since the admissions process is so different for the UK. If you’re really worried about it, you could maybe ask her to improve it? If you don’t mind me asking, where are you applying?