<p>I still think you're better off researching on your own. People can name professors for all sorts of subjects, but they might not be subjects which interest you. Say you're applying to Wharton, for example, but you've always been interested in nutrition. It would be much simpler for you to just look and see who teaches nutrition, and see what kind of things they've published, maybe read a couple of their pieces, and then pick out one who strikes your fancy. Naming a piece that you read, on top of that, will really show that you cared enough to do some research for the question. Plus, what interests us here on CC might not really interest you. For example, my Eastern Humanities class (from high school) attended Penn's annual Asia Day, hosted by the Department of Asian studies. There was one professor which some of us (myself included) really liked and found fascinating, while others thought he was the worst speaker ever. There was another one who gave a "really interesting, very unique" presentation; however, only a few people managed to stay awake long enough to find this out. What kids like us who have first hand experience think might not necessarily be what you think.</p>