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This tag refers to the application process for an academic course or an academic employment.

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Any disadvantage to multiple applications?

I don't think there is anything wrong with this, as long as on the 2nd application a year later, it is made clear that something changed in the year prior. … I think if your application is legitimately improved over the year, no one would ever have a problem with this, but a potential reviewer might be annoyed if they receive the same application year after …
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Is it possibly considered weakness in my statement of purpose if I mention that I would like...

At least where I went, when an application letter mentions a specific professor, internally that application gets sent to that professor for review. … So, I think it is risky due to potentially alienating others who may have seen your application if you didn't specify, but can be rewarding because it can land your application on their desk. …
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