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I don't think it matters. Besides, they probably won't remember what they've been references for.
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I have a ton of referance letters, and the best thing I can tell you: NEVER SEND THE ORIGINAL!!!
Always always ALWAYS photocopy, or get two copies from the person if it requires an original. This way you can use it for future scholarships, and even job applications if need be!
Good luck!
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How are university professors with writing reference letters generally? I know at large schools like U of T it must be difficult because classes are so huge, the profs probably don't have time, nor do they know the students well enough. I am luckily going to a small university, so I am hoping this won't be a problem, but still. Do a lot of people still use their high school references once they get into university if professors do not have the time? It is kind of hassle because they'd have to mail it if you have moved away for university or fax it or something, but I am just curious.
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k. wrote:How are university professors with writing reference letters generally? I know at large schools like U of T it must be difficult because classes are so huge, the profs probably don't have time, nor do they know the students well enough. I am luckily going to a small university, so I am hoping this won't be a problem, but still. Do a lot of people still use their high school references once they get into university if professors do not have the time? It is kind of hassle because they'd have to mail it if you have moved away for university or fax it or something, but I am just curious. Get to know your professors by going to office hours, etc. They are usually pretty good. Once again I recommed writing the letter yourself and then giving it to them to make any changes (that way it is a LOT less work for them). For a lot of scholarships once in university they specifically require that you get the reference of a professor or senior academic, so you gotta!
University of Alberta - Mechanical Engineering '11
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There's maybe some circumstances in first year where you might use a high school reference, but beyond that you'd want prof references. I don't recall needing any reference letters for anything before my 3rd year (there was one thing I applied for in 2nd year that might have needed one?) but by that point almost all the profs in the CS department at Acadia knew me, as well as a few in the Math department, and I'm not the type to show up to office hours (I am the type to go to class unless I've got a really good reason not to, and the type to go to departmental social events). That's definitely a benefit of a small school (or a small program). I know my brother had a lot more trouble getting references at Waterloo.
 
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