Schools Emailing professors when applying to grad schools

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Professors often respond to emails from prospective students with specific questions that gauge the student's interest and qualifications. Common inquiries include the student's research interests, relevant experience, and motivations for pursuing graduate studies. Professors who are actively looking for graduate students or those in less competitive fields may be more likely to respond. Questions about GPA may arise, particularly if the professor is assessing the student's academic background, which is typically evident in the academic transcript. The discussion highlights the importance of crafting thoughtful emails and provides guidance on effective communication strategies to increase the chances of receiving a response from professors.
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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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