I am almost finished with my application to the UC Davis post grad school in education. I chose to NOT waive my right to see reference letters. What's with the fear I've read from other posters? And where do professors come off threatening to not write a letter if the right to see it isn't waived? Maybe my decision is based on my age - I'm 60 - and maybe it's because my references are not from professors. If I ask someone to write a letter, basically in support of me, I would only do so if I believed they valued my skills and talents, otherwise, why would I want them to say anything? If anyone is still wondering whether or not they should waive this right, have courage. If ANYONE threatens to not write a reference, because you might read it, then please do yourself a huge favor and ask someone else!
