Is it a good idea to express interest in working with a particular professor?
ANS: Sometimes that helps, but it can backfire if that professor has no room for a new student. If you are sincerely interested in a particular type of research or a particular research laboratory, say so in your application. It is often a good idea to call or email the professor to see if he or she is interested in your candidacy. Do not be discouraged if the professor does not reply to your inquiry. Professors often find it difficult to respond to such queries and cannot usually judge the quality of the student or the student’s interest level until an application has been submitted.
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