I did extensive research into the interests of, and theoretical foundations espoused by professors I am interested in working with. More than anything else, this served as criteria for my selection of programs. Like Avee, I made it a priority to discuss my fit with faculty in my SOPs. However, I haven't really reached out to any professors. I guess I just have a lot of anxiety about it and am unsure of how to initiate contact in a meaningful way; i.e., I have an issue with contacting them about information about the program, or his or her current research when I just spent 10 months piecing together that information myself. But I can't help but feel that I'm just not recognizing some simple way to make contact.
What kind of questions have people asked when reaching out to complete strangers that may have the power and desire to help steer your trajectory in life toward a program of study that you believe to be perfect for you? Does anyone think it's not too late for me to try?
