Contacting Professor

[Nikki]

I had a good connection with a professor at one of the schools I'm still waiting to hear back from (he even volunteered to (and did) read and edited my SOP). I wanted to get in touch with him again to reiterate my interest in the program since they must be near the end of their decision making.

Has anyone done this? I'm not really sure how to word the email. Any suggestions?

[studyordie]

I do that sort of thing on a semi-regular basis, one way to go about it is to explain an addition to your CV, if you can find a decent one, e.g. "I have recently been awarded the ____ award by my undergraduate institution and wanted to update you concerning this addition to my resume." This at least gives you an excuse for the contact in the first place.

[Aceflyer]

If you know the prof that well, just give him a phone call - things like this are often less awkward over the phone than via email where things are 'in writing'.