kpm1972

Thanks everyone for your replies. I think I'll lay off this year and rsaylors's advice and develop some relationship and try next year.

Hi, I'm planning to apply for admission to PhD programmes in finance and am having trouble finding appropriate people to provide me with references. The thing is that the schools need references from academics or people who are willing to vouch for my ability to succeed in academia. However, I last attended any sort of academic institution 10 years ago and my professors don't remember me and so are unable to provide a reference. Is there any way i can submit an application without a reference and expect to be taken seriously? Is there any other sort of reference i can provide that might help? thanks in advance, K.