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Thank you TakeruK, this is very helpful.

Is it possible to prepare a conference paper without using any data? How? I would really appreciate, if any of you at least direct me where to look at for that kind of information. I have a nice research review (about 15 pages) done already and I would like to attend a small conference with that review if possible. But not sure of how to do it. Sorry to ask this, but I am inexperienced in research and trying to get my feet wet little by little.

Seems like you wont be shocked if there is a rejection coming. I don't see talking with the POI as risky. Why not just go for it and ask the condition of your application. If you still would like to be in that school than talk in a way showing your interest and enthusiasm. Maybe this would take you out of waitlist (assuming so), to the mainlist. And it may show them that you care about the process and still considering them. I am no expert but this is probably what I would do. Good luck and wish you the best

I am considering to apply University of Houston but not sure. Because there are only 3 core faculty members and 2 of them are assistant prof's. Normally I wouldn't care their degrees, but some of my friends told that it is not a good idea to work with an assistant prof. Could you guys give any advice on this?

Hello, I am in my first year of PhD program and realized that my interests is in a different program in the same department. Besides, my fiance is in another state and we want to be at least in the same state. W did not think that distance would be that hard So I want to transfer my program and considering to apply some other schools too. However, I am really concerned about the impression this would have on my current professors. Because, if the new program do not accept me, I will have to stay in my current program. Should I talk with my current advisor and tell her that I want to transfer? Or should I have this process all in secret? How should I explain this to the future possible advisors and my current advisor? This process is being very exhaustive, and I am having hard time to focus on the current projects. I will be very happy to hear any recommendations. Thank you very much,

Hello! I sent an email to one of my professors telling about my research interests and asked for an appointment 2 weeks ago. But she hasn't replied back yet. I got two of her classes and I believe she has been positive about my academic skills. (I thought asking for letter of recommendation via e-mail wouldn't be nice so I asked for an appointment to discuss my research interests.) She doesn't have office hours and in her webpage it is written that email is the best way to contact her. The deadlines are close, winter break began a week ago and before Christmas I want to learn if she is willing to write a LOP. Should I go, knock her door and ask in person or would that be rude? Can you give me some advice on this? Please help Thank you