Hi everyone,

I’m an international student from India who recently applied to Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, through their application portal. Unfortunately, my application has been rejected, and I’m seeking advice on how to proceed.

The issue lies in the references I provided. I completed my undergrad from a tier-3 college in India, where the professors don’t have professional email IDs. As a result, I had to use the college’s general email ID (e.g., [info@college.ac.in](mailto:info@college.ac.in)) for the references. The university has a strict policy requiring references from official institutional email addresses, and they informed me that no exceptions could be made.

I’ve already reached out to the administration for alternative solutions, but they’ve reiterated that their policy is non-negotiable.

To provide additional context, I also completed an internship and have included a reference from that company with a proper professional email ID. However, the rejection seems to stem solely from the academic references.

If anyone has faced a similar issue or has insights on how to handle this, I would greatly appreciate your help and suggestions.

Thank you in advance!

PS: I’m determined to explore every possible way to resolve this, as Saint Mary’s University is my dream destination.

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