Schools Emailing professors when applying to grad schools

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Emailing professors when applying to graduate schools is a common practice that can significantly impact admission chances. Professors often inquire about a student's GPA, research interests, and relevant experience in their responses. Those looking for graduate students or in less competitive fields are more likely to reply. Engaging with professors who align with your research interests increases the likelihood of receiving a response.

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I know it's frequently done. Just a question - what sorts of questions do these professors ask when they reply to these emails? (and are there certain professors more likely to reply than others - maybe profs looking for grad students or professors in less competitive fields?) Do they ever ask about a student's GPA? (which would inevitably come up in the academic transcript?)
 
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