Decisions waiting!

[Johnny_Boy]

Hi guys

 

I contacted a prof at a university who is about to retire and not taking any new student for PhD. In our email conversation, I told him that I was extremely interested to join his institution. In return, he suggested me to wait for the decision. I was wondering if I should ask him for some kind of recommendation to the admission committee as the deadline to send decisions is rapidly nearing!

 

Looking forward for your opinions!

Edited March 4, 2014 by Application_Boy

[iphi]

Uh, no? He obviously didn't want you to contact him so why would you ask him for that huge favor?

[Johnny_Boy]

Thanks Macchiato for your reply.

 

I saw two acceptances today and yesterday from Cornell PhD Mechanical. The first round of acceptances has already been sent out on Feb 7/8. A week earlier I sent an email to the graduate admission chair about my updated resume and passion to be at Cornell ( I know I should not have done that). But do you think that I still have a chance to get admitted as some people may leave spot for us?

[iphi]

Sure, there's still a chance, but asking for people who tell you to be patient to do something extra for you is a good way to get rejected!

[dhg12]

Yeah... I don't think "wait for a decision" should be taken as "bug people to go out of their way/stick their neck out for you"

[Johnny_Boy]

Sure, there's still a chance, but asking for people who tell you to be patient to do something extra for you is a good way to get rejected!

Yes, dude. I think it is better to wait than to irritate them. 

 

 

Yeah... I don't think "wait for a decision" should be taken as "bug people to go out of their way/stick their neck out for you"

Haha..yes you are right. I will wait for the decision any way.