Sage-Tips

Are PhD supervisors aware if their students have a crush on them?

Yes, and even before the #me too era it was and can be very awkward for everyone. And, it can be tough in small laboratory settings, in particular, when other students may pick up on this and believe the professor may be favoring the person with the crush.

How do students deal with PhD?

Explain that you are concerned about this student’s progress and potential, assure them that you are going to treat the student fairly, and ask them to help you set up a program to monitor the student’s progress. Keep communicating with these people during this program.

Is Professor only for PhD?

Not all professors have PhDs. In fine arts, social work, and law, many professors will have an MFA, MSW, or JD (respectively) rather than a doctoral degree. And although some professors might also be doctors, “Professor” is a higher rank and thus tends to be preferred.

Can you be a Professor without doing research?

Yes. In the USA, they are usually called “Lecturers.” They are faculty that choose to focus on teaching and so they are given a heavier teaching load and not expected to do as much research, if any at all. It is great for people that are more passionate about teaching than doing research.

Can a professor advocate for you in college admissions?

Yes, in many fields, if the professor wants to advocate for your acceptance, the admissions committee will probably go along with that (barring any serious red flags). But even admissions works that way at that school, this doesn’t mean that the professor is necessarily going to advocate for your acceptance.

What does it mean when a professor encourages you to apply?

All he said is that he encourages you to apply — a generic statement that many professors will routinely make to anyone who expresses interest, and certainly not a promise that he is going to advocate for your acceptance. Bottom line: Again, there’s not much point to speculating about how likely you are to be admitted.

Can a professor influence an admission committee’s decision?

So: Yes, professors can affect an admission committee’s decisions if he really wants a student? and, yes, the admission committee’s decision-making process is easier if a professor really wants an applicant This influence has limits and it does not mean you’re in, but it is real.

Should I read too much into my professor’s comments?

But don’t read too much into the professor’s comments. You should not interpret this as a statement about your chances of admission. Actually, at this point you shouldn’t really speculate about your chances of admission — it’s not very constructive.