How to email current grad students in prospective Ph.D advisors group?

[steak99]

I recently had an interview with a prospective Ph.D. advisor and they want me to email current grad students in their group. I'm not really sure what I should be asking them about the program? I feel like its a bit odd to ask if the advisor is good to work with? What are good questions?

[Sigaba]

@steak99 welcome to the GradCafe.

Please note that many, if not most, questions have been kicked around in past application seasons. Using the search function is a good way to get a running start on generating answers.

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