Emailing POI?

[Member121232]

Thanks. I did write such an email immediately following our interview (which was about 3 weeks ago). I am wondering if I could send a follow-up to that email asking if they have made a decision yet. The program reports to the Graduate School, which relays the information to the applicants so there is some lag time. The more I think about it, the more I think that patience should be a virtue in this instance.

I am facing the same exact dilemma. I've been holding out during the last couple of weeks but am getting to he point when I really want to hear back. I still think its best not to email because emailing might hurt us while not emailing will not, but I feel your pain- it is very tempting.

[mkeegin]

I found that e-mailing your POIs is very helpful. Mind you I e-mailed my POIs at PhD programs but I really don't think being direct is a bad thing. I told them I had a couple of other offers (which was true) and that I wanted as much information as possible. 2 of the 3 I e-mailed let me know where I stood and one was very gracious in letting me know the program was running behind with making offers. The worst thing that could happen is they don't e-mail you back. In that case I would expect it's because a decision letter may already be in the mail!