another post about using inside connections...

[rachmoninov3]

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Question for those who have used inside connections:

My CEO (a really cool self-made man who actually come around to see third shifters---and even stopped by the ER on a hell night to buy everyone pizza and ice cream) told me that he is friends with the Dean. I've tried before to meet with him so he's more than just the guy whose signature is on my pay checks, but we've both been too busy.

Once my letter of rec fiasco is over, and the dean and adcom actually reviews my completed app, would it be a good idea to try once again to use my CEO as an inside connection?

Is this a good thing to do, or will it appear that I'm grasping at straws? What were the inside connections that you used?

 

[dmhill99]

If you got it use it, but don't seem desperate. Also be able to live with yourself, dont be thinking "did i only get in because of him"

 

[dr_pepper]

Why would he pull strings for you if he hardly knows you? I'd recommend you get to know him before everything else is over with.