Visiting Schools Before Applications
The search function isn't working and I don't remember seeing any recent entries on this topic for this application season.
I've been in touch with a "big-shot" professor who is actually very nice and positive in his e-mails. He even CC'ed his colleague, who then followed up with that e-mail! I wrote both of them back with a few questions and what nots. Both of them did suggest that I visit them if I can. That's really sweet except I live in middle of nowhere with no car :) I wouldn't really mind as I have a friend who goes there for undergrad and it'd be great to see her again.
Then I e-mailed this professor again today just to double check on the program that he wants me to apply to (I had another one in mind but told me to go into this one). He again mentioned that I should try and come and visit him....
What should I do? I don't have any direct connection with this school so everything has to be all on my own. (Other schools- my professors know people in those programs) I finish my semester earlier than most schools so it'd be ideal time in terms of my already busy winter break plans. I don't mind as I'm usually very good with interviews.
Basically, what do you do when a professor highly encourages (or begs) you to visit before the applications are even reviewed?
I've been in touch with a "big-shot" professor who is actually very nice and positive in his e-mails. He even CC'ed his colleague, who then followed up with that e-mail! I wrote both of them back with a few questions and what nots. Both of them did suggest that I visit them if I can. That's really sweet except I live in middle of nowhere with no car :) I wouldn't really mind as I have a friend who goes there for undergrad and it'd be great to see her again.
Then I e-mailed this professor again today just to double check on the program that he wants me to apply to (I had another one in mind but told me to go into this one). He again mentioned that I should try and come and visit him....
What should I do? I don't have any direct connection with this school so everything has to be all on my own. (Other schools- my professors know people in those programs) I finish my semester earlier than most schools so it'd be ideal time in terms of my already busy winter break plans. I don't mind as I'm usually very good with interviews.
Basically, what do you do when a professor highly encourages (or begs) you to visit before the applications are even reviewed?