@doingthings, I see your intended programs are in the marine sciences, as are mine! Out of curiosity, where have you applied? Until this point, I've received nothing but rejection. All the rest seem to be taking an awfully long time making final decisions.
To keep busy, I've been splitting my time between reading, volunteering, movies, and running (which I highly recommend!). Checking my email/phone any less than 10 times a day is a MAJOR accomplishment. Although, I see this as torture, and quickly revert to my old ways of checking every 2 minutes... soo my sanity is quickly fading. Nonetheless, best of luck to all!