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[arnold_philips]

A potential adviser emailed me asking when and how to call me. What does this mean?

And is it just me or do most academics end their emails with "Best,"?

edit: It was a call to say they accepted me to their program and want me to visit in January!

Comments

[hkitsune]

I believe it means they want to talk to you on the phone, and they would like to know what hours and number to reach you.

I have encountered "Best," from several academics, most British.

[rusleeping]

Agree with above about time and date for phone interview.

Very perceptive on academics using "Best." The director of my department did it as did several faculty, and now I find myself using it.

[awug]

Heh. I, also, started using "best" just because everyone in my department seems to. I used to worry about what to use, and decided to simplify things by just following along...

[kahlan_amnell]

Yep, that's exactly what I've been doing.

[midnightglobe]

'best' is pretty common acadamese. sometimes the more effusive 'all the best' is used.

[speakwrite_]

[intextrovert]

"Best wishes" is another popular choice.

[lostreality]

sounds like a phone interview...come prepared with a lot of questions, if you don't have questions is looks like you don't care about the school.

[kahlan_amnell]

They want to talk to you, possibly for an informal phone interview to find out more about your interests. That is a good sign!

Yes, lots of academics use "Best," to end e-mails, and I've started doing so myself as a Ph.D. student. You can only use sincerely so often! I find best to be a good alternative that is slightly less formal.