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Sorry, I know it's been asked before, but I have a few specific questions:
Just learned a research paper that I am third author on has been accepted to a major scientific journal in our field, pending some very minor revisions. I had only mentioned that I had a manuscript in submission on my primary application, and then mentioned the paper was being reviewed in a few secondary applications.
A few questions:
1. Is this worth sending update letters to schools?
2. I know it depends on the school, but in general, do you typically send update letters to schools you are complete at, but have not yet received an interview offer (or any decision)?
3. What is the format of the update letter? Should I email or mail it?
4. The paper is accepted, but not yet published, do I say it's "in press?" And do I need to put in a full, proper citation in the letter (i.e. MLA/APA style)? Or can I just list the title and journal (there are so many authors on it)?
5. Should I include an abstract on a separate page? Do I need to describe the research at all in the letter?
6. Any other tips/things to include?
Thanks, I'm really confused about this, I would appreciate any advice!!
Just learned a research paper that I am third author on has been accepted to a major scientific journal in our field, pending some very minor revisions. I had only mentioned that I had a manuscript in submission on my primary application, and then mentioned the paper was being reviewed in a few secondary applications.
A few questions:
1. Is this worth sending update letters to schools?
2. I know it depends on the school, but in general, do you typically send update letters to schools you are complete at, but have not yet received an interview offer (or any decision)?
3. What is the format of the update letter? Should I email or mail it?
4. The paper is accepted, but not yet published, do I say it's "in press?" And do I need to put in a full, proper citation in the letter (i.e. MLA/APA style)? Or can I just list the title and journal (there are so many authors on it)?
5. Should I include an abstract on a separate page? Do I need to describe the research at all in the letter?
6. Any other tips/things to include?
Thanks, I'm really confused about this, I would appreciate any advice!!