Peer Reference

[subudani]

The judge business school is asking for a supervisor and a peer referee as references.

I am in a bit of a dilemma as i would like to provide them a supervisor + client referee as my references

I am not keen on providing a peer referee as he would write the same things that my supervisor would write.
Hence i believe a client referee would add more value to my application than a peer referee.

what reasons do i give for not providing a peer referee.

I am also not sure how will the admissions committee look upon a client referee and will it any way diminish my chances of admission.

Any help would be much appreciated

[Jim@StratusPrep]

Stick with their game plan. You can always 'coach' your references so you deliver the message that you want.

[PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal]

This is not an arena to get creative. Do what they ask for. It is not an onerous task to secure a peer letter, and they will likely have a different perspective and voice vs your supervisor.

Good Luck!
Alex

[subudani]

Thanks Alex and Jim For the advice
I asked a similar question to the judge admission head.
This was his response.
Do you still advise me to stick with supervisor plus peer referee.


@subudani We ask for a supervisor and a peer reference to get a better understanding of how you work in a professional environment. Peer references are vital in that regard. We have made exceptions for candidates who have had difficulties obtaining a reference because of work sensitivities. In those cases, our preference is for someone who had worked with you before but may not be in the company now, or a client reference. Conrad Chua @CambridgeMBA on twitter

[PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal]

They have said that peer references are VITAL. And they are giving you an out if this is not achievable. Can you find a solid peer who you can work with? It sounded like you can?

[subudani]

Thanks Alex once again.
I can definitely arrange a peer reference.

For all my other applications, I have been using my client as a referee.And he has written some very good things about me supplementing my essays. I just thought his recommendation would add more weight.

Anyways I will find a peer to write something good about me.
Thanks once again

[PrepMBA.AlexLeventhal]

My pleasure. Good luck.

Alex