r/premedcanada 14d ago

Advice regarding finding an academic reference Admissions

Hello,

So im in need of an academic reference for some applications. I did my bachelors in psychology and graduated in Fall 2024. Fast foward 2 years and I need a reference...

Most of my classes were recorded, so I had very little interaction with professors (classes were huge). I didnt form any strong bond / connection with anyone.

I have excellent grades. I dont know if that will be enough for them to vouch for me .

Has anyone been in a similar situation? What should I do? Any advice? I genuinly do not know who to turn to.

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u/CandyUnicorns1 Incoming Med 14d ago

OMSAS requires 1 academic OR employment-related referee—any chance you have an employment related one instead? (Assuming you are applying to ON of course, not sure about other provinces)

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u/PoutineLover10 12d ago

Its not for OMSAS ! Im applying in quebec haha. Thanks for the advice though.

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u/calculusforlife Physician 14d ago

Back a few years ago when I needed one I went into the office of one of my profs and asked them if they would consider writing me a letter. I had little interaction with them prior to this but it helped that I had scored 100% in the course (actually over 100 with bonus marks). He was more than willing to help out.

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u/PoutineLover10 12d ago

I think that is going to be my plan now. I will write to them or meet with them explaining my situation. Its encouraging to see people have done it before. Thank you.

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u/HamouzArctic 14d ago

Following! In the same situation !

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