Hello everyone! Excited to see so many acceptances for this season. I know I am starting a bit early but after graduating a semester early this December with my Masters degree I will be applying for Spring 2018 (where applicable) and Fall 2018 elsewhere. Do you have any recommendations on when to start contacting Graduate programs and PIs? My advisor hasn't been much help as of yet and doesn't think that contacting PIs is a big deal, but I have heard otherwise from other successful PhD applicants. I appreciate all of your advice and help!