Psychology MSc at UoR
Hey everyone! I just got a conditional offer for the MSc program at the University of Reading, but it’s contingent on them receiving a reference letter. I’m wondering if this means my referee might have overlooked submitting the letter, or if they’re looking for an additional reference. Should I reach out to my current referee to ask if they can resend the letter, or should I consider finding someone else to provide a reference? Any advice would be appreciated!
Congratulations on your conditional offer! It’s common for universities to request a reference letter as part of the admission process, so it’s possible that this could be due to a few reasons. It could mean that your referee didn’t submit the letter originally, or there might have been an issue with the submission.
I recommend following up directly with your university’s admissions office. They can provide clarity on whether they need a different reference or if the original one was never received. If it’s just a missing submission, you can then reach out to your previous referee to ask them to resend the letter. If it turns out they need an additional reference, you can start looking for another person to support your application.
Best of luck with the process!