PhD Application Update

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Dear Professor Strubell,

I hope you are doing great. I wanted to update you on my current situation. I have received several offers from distinguished programs and have already chosen to accept the one that best aligns with my research interests, planning to reject the others. Although I do have a legal window to decide, I feel a moral responsibility to promptly inform the respective supervisor professor (who is the best match for me among those who gave offer) so that he can adjust his plans accordingly.

That said, my strongest passion remains working with you, as your research interests and approach align more with my own. I would greatly appreciate any update you might have regarding my application, as this will help me make a well-informed decision.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration.

Kind regards,
Ilia

On Mon, Jan 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM Ilia HashemiRad [email protected] wrote:
Dear Professor Strubell,

I hope this email finds you well. I am in my final year of Electrical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology, with a GPA of 19.16/20, ranked in the top 10 out of 137 students. I am writing to express my interest in joining your research group as a PhD student at LTI.

I wanted to let you know that I have submitted my PhD application to LTI, and I mentioned your name in my Statement of Purpose as a potential advisor. I have been following your research and would be honored to work with you. Attached, please find my CV for your review.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I would be happy to provide any additional information you may need.

Kind Regards,
Ilia Hashemi Rad

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Deciding thoughtfully

I’ve received multiple offers and I’m considering one that aligns with my research interests. Promptly informing the best-matched supervisor is a priority.

Crafting research alliances

I am reaching out as a final-year Electrical Engineering student to express interest in joining Professor Strubell's research group at LTI for my PhD.

Crafting relationships

I'm clarifying that I have multiple offers but prefer working with Professor Strubell. I'm asking for any updates on my PhD application.

Clarifying preferences

I feel connected to Professor Strubell and his research, and I'm eager to hear updates on my PhD application status.

Keeping stakeholders informed

I’m piecing together a concise update for Professor Strubell, sharing my preference for his supervision and request for application status insights, while attaching my CV for reference.

Seeking guidance

I’m gathering info on my application's progress, strongly favoring Professor Strubell's guidance given the alignment of his research with my interests.

Highlighting alignment

Professor Strubell's research aligns perfectly with my interests, and I'm eager for any updates on my PhD application progress to inform my decision-making process.

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Subject: Update on My PhD Application

Dear Professor Strubell,

I hope you are doing well. I wanted to update you on my situation and kindly request any information regarding my application. I have received several offers from other programs and, although I still have time to decide, my foremost goal is to work with you. Your research aligns closely with my interests, and I would be honored to join your group.

By way of background, I am in my final year of Electrical Engineering at Sharif University of Technology with a GPA of 19.16/20, ranking in the top 10 of 137 students. I have submitted my PhD application to LTI and listed you as a potential advisor in my Statement of Purpose. Attached, please find my CV. If there is any additional information you need, I would be happy to provide it.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to any news you can share about my application.

Kind regards,
Ilia Hashemi Rad

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