Query about mailing profs

**Saraj** · 08-26-2005, 06:22 AM

Hi Friends,

I have a query about emailing professors and establishing a contact with them during the apping process. I am interested in emailing the professors of the universities I intend to apply, and try to establish a contact with them for my MS, however a friend told me that it is not necessary at MS level and only students applying for Phd contact professors. What would you suggest??

Saraj

**schudds** · 08-26-2005, 06:32 AM

well... its a good option but i haven't had any luck so far with the replies... y dont u try mailing the graduate student advisors of the university... if thy lokin for general queries bout admission then that might help u... but if there's any other reason.. i m afraid i dont no dude...

sudarshan

**grad06** · 08-28-2005, 11:24 AM

Bonjour,
try looking up your answer at www.econphd.net , I believe that emailing for MSc isn't going to help much - unless you have a star proff. in your area of interest - but would have to write a very convincing and enthusiastic letter and show your strong background.

**misspiggy** · 03-04-2006, 10:57 PM

I heard professors get so many inquiry emails like this, like 200 a day, so they don't answer any of them...

**bovp2000** · 03-05-2006, 12:11 AM

In fact, for MS, you are not going to do much research then profs have less interest in you .. but it doesn't hurt to try. If you are lucky enough ...

**dradem** · 03-05-2006, 12:47 AM

Why don't you give it a try? But if you are going to say "I applied and want to work with you", then it is not useful at all. Maybe you can try to ask some questions about their works...Your chance of receiving a reply is low, but what if you do get a reply?

**reactor** · 03-05-2006, 01:35 AM

I believe that if you write an email that "makes a point" and it is "to the point" then the prof will reply. It should be clear why you are emailing this prof: just to get his attention? then s/he won't reply. Only if you show that you are serious and you do have a reason for email this prof, you stand a chance of getting a reply.

the email should be short, to the point and clear. no attachments and no links. you should not try to promote yourself.

good luck!