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[Reckoner]

Do the latter. Send a SHORT email explaining who you are, what your research background is, and why you're interested in their lab. Short as in a couple sentences for each of those three. Attach a resume. Don't include a letter unless they ask for it. Definitely don't ask the likelihood they'll hire you.

 

[referee3]

Ask them in person if possible or take one of their classes first so they can get some kind of idea what type of student you are.

 

[Glandzburg]

Take prof's class, nail said class, then ask about open research spots.

 

[Shirafune]

Do the latter. Send a SHORT email explaining who you are, what your research background is, and why you're interested in their lab. Short as in a couple sentences for each of those three. Attach a resume. Don't include a letter unless they ask for it. Definitely don't ask the likelihood they'll hire you.

This. Also consider attaching a transcript so that he/she will know what skills you should have at a quick glance. If you're having a hard time with replies, follow up with your professors. I just had more than a week of silence from a professor that was writing a letter of recommendation that was due today, despite multiple emails reminding him about the due date.

 

[ral22]

Departments at my school often have get togethers that students are invited to attend. If yours has one too go and see if the professors are there