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Reference Forms
Learn how Reference Forms can enhance a submitter's application… reference form, open the reference form for editing… Add the Reference Form to an Initial, Request, or Additional Form
I've submitted a form with a reference request. How can I see if it has been received?
The reference form feature enables submitters to monitor reference re-requests, with the ability to resend or cancel… If you've received an Additional Form that included a reference request, you can submit the request and… subsequently monitor to see when the reference form has been sent in by your recommender. ​
I received a reference request. What's next? (FAQs)
If you received a request that you complete a reference form on Submittable and have questions, learn more here… How can I fill out the reference form?… I have questions about the information requested in the reference form and/or I want to know more about the opportunity
What are the different form types available in my organization's account?
Your Submittable account includes different form types designed for different uses… Reference Forms are custom-designed recommendation forms that can be placed within an Initial Form or… Form field when completing an Initial or Additional Form
How do I resend or change a reference request?
You can resend a reference request, or change your request recipient by editing your submission… If the reference form has been submitted, both the submission and reference form must be open for editing… When requesting a reference through an application or submission form, you'll enter the email of your
What notifications should I expect from Submittable as a reviewer for an organization?
Additional form closed for editing (assigned submissions) yes Reference form completion… (assigned submissions) yes Reference form closed for editing (assigned submissions) yes… edits (assigned submissions) yes Additional form submitted (assigned submissions) yes
Release Notes: September 30, 2024
Creating a new Reference Form from within primary Form Builder no longer causing saving issues
What notifications should I expect to receive to my Organization Email address?
yes Reference form completed yes Reference form closed for editing yes… edits completed yes Additional Form completed yes Additional form closed for editing… Submitter requests to edit a submission yes Submitter withdraws submission yes Initial form
How can I check on the status of my reference request?
Check to see if your chosen references have sent in supporting documents on your behalf and resend the request if necessary… Open the Initial Form, and scroll through the application until you see the reference area… request, you must contact the organization and request that they open the reference form for editing
Release Notes: January 15, 2021
Additional Forms reference form field is visible whether or not the referee has completed it… Single answered reference responses correctly display data within Additional Forms