jdl7851 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I am applying to PhD programs admissions in Fall 2020. I have been talking with someone who just finished a PhD at a Top 50 program and he recommended visiting the school and meeting with some faculty members (to discuss the program and their research). Is this a good idea? To what extent could it hurt or help my application? (Is this different from the question regarding fly outs?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startz Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Students who are admitted to a program are often all invited out for a "visit day." Often, expenses are paid. Before then, some departments welcome visitors and others don't want them. For example, MIT says "Can I visit your department or contact faculty before being admitted? No." In other disciplines, contacting faculty before applying is often the norm. It isn't in economics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdl7851 Posted October 8, 2019 Author Share Posted October 8, 2019 Got it. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbe Posted October 29, 2019 Share Posted October 29, 2019 I agree. Please visit after admission, if possible. If not, please schedule a phone call with the Director of Graduate Studies. She or he can also put you in touch with other faculty and graduate students. No need to visit prior to being accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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