Getting requests from schools to go to for their program?

[samman1994]

Hello everyone,

I just received an email from Stevens University basically saying thank you for your interest in materials chemistry and our schools has these benefits etc. The problem is, I have never inquired about Stevens University, I didn't even know it existed until they sent me an email. Is it common to get emails basically telling you to check them out? Is this spam? Stevens University seems like a nice school and i havn't checked it out yet (now I will), but I'm just curious as to whether this is a common thing. I did graduate in Chemistry, so I understand why they would direct their materials chemistry program to me, but I don't know why they're contacting me or how they got my email. 

[fuzzylogician]

I assume you might have taken the GRE recently? This happens with some frequency. Don't think too much of it. 

[samman1994]

Yes, but I didn't tell them to send my scores anywhere. Do they just share my email and information with other schools?

Edited August 20, 2017 by samman1994

[fuzzylogician]

18 minutes ago, samman1994 said:

Yes, but I didn't tell them to send my scores anywhere.

Apparently so. I doubt this school actually has your scores (I imagine ETS would want you to pay for that pleasure...), just some basic contact info. 

[samman1994]

Oh ok, thank you!