Questions to ask a professor?

ourmutualfriend
Sun, 04 Aug 2013 18:16:56 +0000

Honestly, if you are asking the professor to make time to meet with you, I would expect that you would already have some questions that you would like answered. I think it would be a mistake to think that leaving the professor with a sense that you are an amazing human being and a brilliant student is apt to have much, if any, impact on the likelihood of your getting accepted. So, if this is simply part of a strategy to increase your chances of an acceptance, I would advise against the whole idea. If you have some sincere questions, go for it. Otherwise, you should keep in mind that the professor probably has many other things to do besides meeting with high school students who haven’t been admitted yet.

It might make some sense to meet with a professor or sit in on a class once you are accepted and possibly weighing to go to one school versus another. At this point, if your real interest is finding out about options for research and getting involved in the medical center, your best option is probably to ask current undergrads that you meet on your visit. If you are that unsure about what Duke has to offer, you should probably continue to look at other schools and apply to Duke RD.

Best wishes for your efforts.