I am now applying for the universities and have also made a few applications; however I am now looking for backups.As most of us do, I have a standard mail outlining my research interest and I mail the same to many profs in same uni (of course customising it) I was wondering what if they discuss amongst themselves and realize the mail has same words and sentences. Will they think I am just shooting in dark to hit a bullseye??

so you guys suggest that I dont mass mail the profs. I was wondering if mailing only the university research office would suffice! many unis have applications that gives an option to fill in supervisor's name if contacted earlier, but it could be left unfilled isnt it!

or any other best way to pitch in really well! I am keen because not many unis offer management degrees and I would like to pursue a phd in mgmt!