Reference

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Represents a single reference submitted for the application.

URI

/api/v9/applications/ID/references/ID

Get a reference

Retrieve information about a particular reference submitted for the application.

Syntax

GET /api/v9/applications/123/references/321
Host: apply.example.edu
Authorization: DREAM apikey="..."

Example request

Request

 curl
 
 
curl \
 -X GET \
 -H "Authorization: DREAM apikey=\"YOUR-API-KEY\"" \
 "https://apply.example.edu/api/v9/applications/123/references/321"

Response headers

Header	Value	Description
`Content-Type`	`application/json`	Media type of the resource
`Content-Length`	`1234`	Size of the response body in bytes

Response codes

Response code	Description
`200 OK`	The reference was successfully returned
`404 Not Found`	The reference was not found

Example response

Response

 
 
 
{
 "id": 1,
 "invited": "2026-02-17T11:15:03+00:00",
 "accessed": "2026-02-17T11:19:05+00:00",
 "committed": "2026-02-17T11:19:18+00:00",
 "invitation": {
 "name": "Sarah Tyler",
 "email": "sarah.tyler@email.com"
 },
 "data": {
 "referee": {
 "name": "Linda Jason"
 },
 "evaluation": {
 "essay": "It is a pleasure to recommend Linda Jason, a candidate who stands out through her sharp analytical mindset and exceptional interpersonal maturity.\n\nAcademic and Professional Excellence\nLinda possesses a remarkable ability to transform complex data into actionable strategies. During her tenure, she spearheaded a cross-departmental project that improved efficiency by 20%, demonstrating a \"first-principles\" approach to problem-solving. She doesn't just execute tasks; she optimizes them, consistently delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines.\n\nPersonal Characteristics\nWhat truly differentiates Linda is her emotional intelligence and leadership style. She is a natural \"bridge-builder\" who maintains a calm, grounded demeanor even in high-pressure environments. Linda balances a high standard of accountability with genuine empathy, making her a vital asset to any collaborative team. Her intellectual humility and eagerness to grow ensure she will be a standout contributor to your program."
 }
 }
}

References on DreamApply Knowledge Base

Reference

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Example request

Response headers

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Example response

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