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[walala]

I am applying to some fine graduate schools. Many people said that I should
talk to the professors directly. But I am really shy, although my background
is good I still failed several schools. I am thinking of sending emails to
the professors. But I really don't know what to start for such emails. I
feel such emails are harder than writing papers... Can anybody give me some
advice on how to talk with professors or to write such emails? Thanks a lot
and I really appreciate your help.

[SJG]

Good question.

Professors get a lot of emails from prospective students. So many so that
many don't respond.

I'd see if you have any networks to connect you to the professor you're
interested in working with and have that network introduce you. For
example, a professor you had in undergrad can introduce you to a professor
you're interested in working with during grad school.

This is probably an excellent question for your current professors -- how do
they feel about being approached. And what is the best way to approach
prospective advisors.

I didn't talk to any of the prospective professors at schools I applied to
for grad school before gaining admission, but many other students had...

On 3/18/04 9:20 AM, in article c3cloc$l1g$1@mozo.cc.purdue.edu, "walala"
<mizhael@yahoo.com> wrote: