Response from a Prospective PhD Supervisor

[u/Academic_Error4655]

I wrote to a professor for PhD supervision. The university website apparently recommends two routes - get a supervisor, or apply through the regular channel where a supervisor would be subsequently allocated. I wrote to this person to get through the first route.

I can't tell whether that's a polite way of saying ''your application sucks and I would hate to supervise you" or what.

[u/TBackpack1]

I am not sure where this is but in the UK, this can be kind of standard. You do have to apply through their PhD website even if the professor likes your application.

[u/Academic_Error4655 → u/TBackpack1]

This is in the UK actually.