ana3a Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 For PhD decisions in the natural sciences (math, phys, chem, etc.), is it ok to call the dept. secretary and ask about your status? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jose Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I wouldn't call unless you were really close with a contact there. I can't imagine how annoyed they must get with people constantly inquiring. That being said, if you call you might get an answer, so it's up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 No, I wouldn't call. Leave them to do their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danicalifornia Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I wonder if one call might change their decision (in a bad way...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diverchica Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I have called before, though not for PhD programs. If you have another excuse to call, like the status of your supporting documents not being updated on the site, sometimes they'll tell you your status anyway (happened to me last week, told me the status is 'in review' and i'd here very very soon. I found out I was admitted the next day). Also, I am close with one of the potential advisors I want to work with (funding is his problem right now) so when it was a month since I submitted my app, I asked him directly the status of my app. Just don't make a habit of it, I think one call isn't going to make or break your admission to the school. Hope this helps, K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiteratureMajor Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Would it be appropriate to contact the department chair in the case of a "missing documents inquiry/status check inquiry"? I have spoken with this person previously, yet I am hesitant to step outside of proper etiquette here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdilks Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I think it would only be appropriate to call if there's some question as to whether or not they have your whole application package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimerical Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 If by "status" you mean whether you have been admitted, I would hold off unless they have specifically told you to expect a decision by X date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlloyd87 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Honestly, I have no problem calling. I haven't talked to the secretaries before and I am sure that they can't tell the difference between my voice and somebody else's. I just ask for the status and if they were to say something else other than "still reviewing" THEN I would give them my name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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