E-mailing Graduate Director

[summerecho]

Hi,

I still haven't received a reply back from some schools I've applied for, while others have already received replies back. Would it be recommended to e-mail the graduate director to check the status of my application? If so, what would be a good way to phrase the e-mail? For example, should I mention the professor I hope to work with?

Thanks!

[PoliSwede]

If others have received replies, I don't see the damage in emailing to ask. I'd go ahead and do it, and I don't think you need to mention anything besides that. Perhaps mention your subfield if they send out admittances for different subfields at different times.

[summerecho]

Thanks! I'm planning to do that now, but being as anxious as I am, I'm figuring out what to say :-/

Any help might be appreciated seeing that I don't want to screw this up...

Edited March 6, 2013 by summerecho

[BFB]

Hi,

I still haven't received a reply back from some schools I've applied for, while others have already received replies back. Would it be recommended to e-mail the graduate director to check the status of my application? If so, what would be a good way to phrase the e-mail? For example, should I mention the professor I hope to work with?

Thanks!

 

"Hello. I'm sorry to bother you during a busy time, but I've noticed that a fair number of others have heard back from your Department regarding their applications. Could I ask about the status of mine?"

 

Then thanks, etc., etc.

[PoliSwede]

"Hello. I'm sorry to bother you during a busy time, but I've noticed that a fair number of others have heard back from your Department regarding their applications. Could I ask about the status of mine?"   Then thanks, etc., etc.

I'd love it if you got that email from him now

[BFB]

I'd love it if you got that email from him now

 

Wouldn't be the first.