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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]While we are on this topic, my child reached out to a professor connected to a high school research program.  DC's varied interests are aligned with the professor and it shows in their experiences.  This was one of among a few emails DC has sent to professors (we are completely unconnected people so this is the only way to get experience).

Surprisingly, this professor wrote back within 24 hours.  They were not encouraging or discouraging but I thought it was encouraging that they wrote back at all.

DC responded with another nice email and again, professor responded very quickly but, again, very tersely, and in a non-committal way.  Does it mean anything that they at least responding?  Please give me a shred of hope!

I was also considering the idea that the professor was twisted and playing with DC.   The way they answered was a bit odd.   The OP makes me think there may be people out there who do this.  [/quote]

Some people just like to answer their email and check it off their list. Terse and non-committal? Drop it.[/quote]

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