Inviting yourself to the department?

[dungheap]

So, what if you've heard nothing yet, know that decisions haven't been sent out yet, and have a POI. Would it look bad to ask the POI if an impromptu visit was alright for a brief introduction?

[uromastyx]

Honestly, at this stage in the game it seems a bit desperate. Personally, I would not do this.

[dungheap]

**Note: Not that this matters, but the school is in my city, I could just walk over literally. it's not as if I'd be buying a plane ticket out. 

[sweetpearl16]

I would still be careful. I know someone who did this, and it actually ended up backfiring on them.

[Isi]

Anyway, I agree with uromastyx. It really seems not only a bit desperate, don't do it - wait for the decision

[uromastyx]

Agreed, it could backfire. And if I were a POI or adcomm I'd wonder why you hadn't requested a visit earlier. It probably should have been done, but before the application deadline. If I were you I would just wait and see.

[margarets]

I think the time to meet with a PoI is before you submit your application.  At this stage, I'd just leave it.