What applications look like

[Lauren the Librarian]

Email printouts?! That's scary!

I wasn't trying to scare anyone. I should clarify that the times I remember sending emails were because the department wanted info from me or because I was seeking clarification on the application process. The emails in my folder had highlighted information on them-specific pieces of information that someone deemed significant. I really don't believe they were being used as a mini-writing sample because I can't imagine them wanting even more stuff to go over. Of course, it's a good reminder to always have good grammar and content, but I wouldn't let it worry you.

Edited January 14, 2010 by Lauren the Librarian

[hubris]

I was under the impression that printing of emails was general policy across accredited universities as a risk prevention policy.

FWIW: I skimmed one of my folders and it appears they basically have every form regarding my application in it. Nothing surprising.

Edited January 14, 2010 by hubris

[Kinkster]

Haha, that's horrifying. Maybe The Grad Cafe is secretly operated by graduate schools as a means of acquiring further information about candidates and observing them when they don't know that they're being observed....

ZOMG! CONSPIRACY!

It would blow my mind if that were to happen lol