Re: Can i start working on my project *now*?

[Daniel Thomas]

On Tue, 2012-04-03 at 00:14 +0200, Janek Warchoł wrote:
> On Mon, Apr 2, 2012 at 7:33 PM, Giuseppe Scrivano <address@hidden> wrote:
> > Janek Warchoł <address@hidden> writes:
> >
> >> i've written my application and will submit it very soon through
> >> Melange.  Due to some University circumstances i'd like to start
> >> working sooner than the Google timeline specifies: I want to start
> >> *now* - yes, before accepted students are announced.  Are you ok with
> >> this?  I hope this won't cause any formal problems...
> >
> > sure, you can start working on it.  The only risk from your side is that
> > your application might be not accepted.
> 
> So, it won't at all affect how you'll judge my application?
> 
> thanks,
> Janek

Well it might help your application as your prospective mentors would
see what kind of work you would do if you were successful. Prospective
students are always encouraged to submit patches etc. for that reason.
However it won't result in "they have already started so we have to say
yes" or similar. Also make sure you detail the University circumstances
and what you are doing about them on your application form. It is
important to be clear about these things. When I was a student I had to
start a couple of weeks late due to exams and that was fine.

Daniel