kbui Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 ... getting heart palpitations from applying? At the moment, I have just applied for two graduate school programs, and I pressed "submit" for one fellowship, with two more fellowships to go (waiting for recommendation letters). I have felt like my heart is about to fall out every time I look at my "completed" applications. I have this feeling in the back of my mind that it's not good enough, or that I should've said something else instead of what I wrote. Or maybe my whole approach to the personal statement or optional essay was not good, and that I should've written something more concrete/abstract/heart-breaking/inspirational/[insert adjective here]. theGradCafe is good for me because I see that other people are also freaking out and I can find solace in the fact that I'm not alone. This was just a rant--I hope other people can relate to this feeling as applications are coming to a close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConstanceY Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Good luck with your fellowships!! Had similar feelings for my BU MPH application last week... But it was when I noticed a typo in the SOP few hours after submission I guess no matter how many times I proofread it , it's never never 100%ready Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbui Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 @ConstanceY Haha. I hate that! I have to stop myself from reading my submitted application materials because they freak me out. I keep on telling myself, no matter what happens it's out of my control and that there's always next year. Good luck with BU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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