Asking PIs for feedback

[anxiousapplicant372]

So it's looking like I am not going to get offers at the schools I interviewed with this year and will likely have to apply again next fall. I'd like to reapply to a couple of the programs where I interviewed. Any advice for asking the PI for feedback about how I can become a more competitive applicant for next year? I want to get a sense of whether I would have a shot with them next year or whether they don't think I'm a good fit for them in general.

[maybenextyear]

I would wait until the final rounds of interviews and decisions are over (mid-March) and then reach out to them for feedback. This is perfectly okay and will be helpful if you plan on applying again next cycle.