phd acceptance from potential supervisor, is it enough?

[foucaultmania]

Hello everyone,

I have a small question.

I applied to York University, Toronto for Phd in Environmental Studies. Before applying, I contacted the potential supervisor with an e-mail which indicates my phd project and my background. Additionally, the professor has a very good book on the subject and I mentioned that book in the email because I have already read it. Additionally, I am a part-time lecturer in a university and my class is very related to my phd subject. I also sent the syllabus of my class.

The professor answered me positively and he said that he also wants to study with me and he will deal with my application in the committee. He said that he will accept me but he should ask to committee. The professor has a very powerful profile in the faculty.

Do you think that his application will be accepted? Do you have any idea?

Best wishes.

[unitname]

My gut instincts, based on what you have written, is...YES!!

[contretemps]

it looks like you have a very good chance of being admitted, just don't treat it as a "sure thing". anything can happen between your conversation with that prof and the release of acceptances.

[foucaultmania]

Thanks a lot for your responses

I hope it will be okay but I know very well that I should be ready to all kind of news...