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UNECOM professional reference

Started by AliJoy
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Does anyone know what they mean by "evaluation of a professional reference?" Does this mean they want a D.O. or just any professional?

-Ali
 
Originally posted by AliJoy
Does anyone know what they mean by "evaluation of a professional reference?" Does this mean they want a D.O. or just any professional?

-Ali

If I recall correctly, the DO letter requirement is a separate thing. Professional letter means like a evaluation from an employer.

At least that's what I took it to mean.

- Tae
 
I'm in my 2nd year at UNECOM, and I don't remember there being a D.O. letter requirement - I definitely didn't have one and got in, so that must be new. As far as the "professional" requirement, I called them when I applied and asked about that, and they said it basically means "not a professor". It can be someone who you do research for, a volunteer supervisor, your employer, a doc you shadowed, etc. I sent a letter from the social worker I worked with from Big Brothers Big Sisters.
 
Thanks everyone! I talked with someone from admissions, and they told me the same thing...it can be any "professional person" that knows you.