OMG, What should I do? need for help

[denise]

Here is the thing. I contacted a professor in University A, he told me that he will move to University B and suggest that I should apply for University B, however, I have applied University B a month ago and contacted another professor. I dont know whether the graduate admissions will admit the applicant apply for two potential supervisors, and I really like the research area of this professor, so please tell me what to do and whether this is a very serious matter.

[repatriate]

Here is the thing. I contacted a professor in University A, he told me that he will move to University B and suggest that I should apply for University B, however, I have applied University B a month ago and contacted another professor. I dont know whether the graduate admissions will admit the applicant apply for two potential supervisors, and I really like the research area of this professor, so please tell me what to do and whether this is a very serious matter.

You could reply to him and tell him you have already applied to University B because of the work of Dr. X; you only mentioned Dr. X in your application because you weren't aware that Dr. Y would be moving, but you'd be happy to work with either of them and hope he will look over your application.

[LaurenA]

Here is the thing. I contacted a professor in University A, he told me that he will move to University B and suggest that I should apply for University B, however, I have applied University B a month ago and contacted another professor. I dont know whether the graduate admissions will admit the applicant apply for two potential supervisors, and I really like the research area of this professor, so please tell me what to do and whether this is a very serious matter.

I'm confused--why wouldn't the adcom admit someone with two POIs? You should always state your interest in more than one person, in case Prof 1 doesn't take students or something like that.

[denise]

Thanks a lot for all answers. I have written to graduate admissions and the answer is "Since you can only submit one research proposal with your application, you should ensure that any supervisors you suggest would be relevant to work with you on the area you have applied to research. " I think it is means that I can only apply for one supervisor. so sad.

[glasses]

Thanks a lot for all answers. I have written to graduate admissions and the answer is "Since you can only submit one research proposal with your application, you should ensure that any supervisors you suggest would be relevant to work with you on the area you have applied to research. " I think it is means that I can only apply for one supervisor. so sad.

This means one research proposal, not one supervisor. In fact, they write "supervisors" -- plural.

[denise]

This means one research proposal, not one supervisor. In fact, they write "supervisors" -- plural.

WOW！I am so frustrated that misunderstood the meaning.

Thank you so much.

The fire of hope relights again.

[eucalyptus]

If the areas that these two profs research is fairly similar, it shouldn't be a problem to incorporate both of them into one research proposal. If they're quite different, you still might be able to find an angle (say, doing a behavioral study with one and an imaging study on the same subject with the other). The good news is that in most dev psych programs, although they'll admit you with a particular PI/lab in mind, they really love the idea of collaborations with other faculty members.

[denise]

If the areas that these two profs research is fairly similar, it shouldn't be a problem to incorporate both of them into one research proposal. If they're quite different, you still might be able to find an angle (say, doing a behavioral study with one and an imaging study on the same subject with the other). The good news is that in most dev psych programs, although they'll admit you with a particular PI/lab in mind, they really love the idea of collaborations with other faculty members.

Many thanks for your advice. Actually, I apply for programs of social and cognition psychology, so I have to write another research proposal. Anyway, thanks to all!