dirt_wizard Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Hey, future grad students! I missed the 2015 round of applications, so I working on my applications for the 2016 school year. At what point should I start contacting potential POIs? I assume February is too early, as they're likely in the middle of making their admission choices right now. Is August appropriate? October? I need an etiquette guide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoDUDE! Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I think during the summer is fine (july, august) because that is when professors are least busy in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt_wizard Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 I think during the summer is fine (july, august) because that is when professors are least busy in my opinion. Thanks, Geodude. I like your taste in Pokemon. GeoDUDE! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashiepoo72 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I started contacting in April/May because I figured profs might not check their email as often in summer, though I did contact some in August/September. Any later than that and it's too close to application due dates for comfort. I didn't want to come across as someone trying to influence admissions. Don't email anyone asking for information easily found on the department website. Stuff about research, if they're accepting students next year, etc is perfectly appropriate and helpful. My list of schools changed radically thanks to convos I had with profs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rising_star Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 If you're in anthropology, many faculty probably do research (especially overseas research) during the summer so contacting them then may not be the best idea. I would wait until September, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt_wizard Posted February 10, 2015 Author Share Posted February 10, 2015 Thanks, everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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