Just emailed a POI and he answered me, how to respond?

[andrestoga]

Hi,

 

I just emailed one of my POI and he just answered with a friendly email telling me that he was glad that I contacted him, my application looks good and he thinks that I have good chances to be admitted. He also tells me that the question is about whether he is able to find financial support for me. Finally, he tells me that I stay tuned and he should be able to give me more (hopefully good) news in the weeks to come.

 

I am an international student and I have one question: Is necessary that he finds financial support for me in order to be admitted? because I can find financial support in my country but first I need to be admitted.

 

I was thinking in answer him like these:

Hi Profe. X

 

Thank you for answered my email and for the update of my application. I'm looking forward to hearing from you (hopefully good). I'm excited with the program and if there is anything I can do to improve my chances, please tell me.

 

Best,

 

 

Is it ok?

 

Best,

[grad_wannabe]

 I can find financial support in my country but first I need to be admitted.

 

I would definitely tell him this. Knowing you have support available may be very helpful in bringing you into the department. 

[GeoDUDE!]

You should show him specific options too.

[3minutes]

I think it's a good e-mail, but I would leave out "(hopefully good)" as you come off a bit desperate. We all are obviously, but it's good to leave personal wishes out of e-mails. Also, I would change "please tell me" to "please let me know". 

 

And yes, I would tell him that although you would value receiving funding from the university, you can also make alternative arrangements to receive financial support from your country. 

 

Good luck! I'd say you have a stellar shot  

[andrestoga]

I would definitely tell him this. Knowing you have support available may be very helpful in bringing you into the department. 

 

 

You should show him specific options too.

 

 

I think it's a good e-mail, but I would leave out "(hopefully good)" as you come off a bit desperate. We all are obviously, but it's good to leave personal wishes out of e-mails. Also, I would change "please tell me" to "please let me know". 

 

And yes, I would tell him that although you would value receiving funding from the university, you can also make alternative arrangements to receive financial support from your country. 

 

Good luck! I'd say you have a stellar shot

 

Thank you very much for your suggestions and good wishes!

 

Best,