Mentioning professors/mentors in statement

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When writing a statement for university applications, it is advisable to mention professors you are interested in working with, along with any prior contact. Explicitly stating that you have contacted these professors can enhance your application by ensuring it is reviewed by the relevant faculty member. However, it is also effective to briefly describe their research interests to demonstrate alignment with your own goals. Ultimately, the impact of this approach depends on the preferences of the admissions committee.

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Hi all!

In my statement, I will be mentioning several professors I am interested in working with at the university. Is it wise to say in the statement that I've contacted them? Or is it best to just describe their research very briefly and say I am interested in working with them?
 
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I don't honestly think it could hurt you in any way to mention you've contacted them. Whether you gain much depends on who is reading it. At the very least, mentioning it likely means that your application gets run by that faculty member to solicit their opinion.
 

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