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I lost track... Had to get rid of the bottles because I had a weird fruit fly type infestation (actually think they're fungus gnats - yuck!). I think I was at like 10 or so though.

Yes it wouldn't let me fix it! Waitlisted at Michigan! (deleted original post)

Stimulating discussion: Any thoughts about "rising" departments? Which would you say are moving upward?

Oh duh, sorry, stupid and tired.

I wonder if they do "double dipping" with the fellowships (i.e. if you can get both?). Did UCSD offer you a fellowship or a TA/RA? After all the stress of the waiting period for your scholarship and schools, you are killing it!

Thanks! I'm really excited about my options right now. When I applied to UW I thought it was kind of a long shot. It's weird after last year thinking about actually having to choose a school.

You're such a jerk, cautiously!

I think this probably varies by school. If you feel comfortable reaching out to the DGS or faculty, go for it. With my first admission I responded because I had to address some technical issues with the DGS (nothing bad!). POIs reached out to me after that. With the second, the DGS has been so friendly with me for a while that I responded with my excitement - but I haven't reached out to any POIs. At the school I've technically deferred with, I reached out to faculty last year to discuss options, research, etc. I haven't decided how I'll respond to U Washington yet - it was a blasty type acceptance (personalized, but the e-mail itself was just an acknowledgment of the attachments), so I won't be responding directly unless I have a technical question. Basically, there is no right. Just go with your gut.

Oh, hm. I see that they have some exemptions, too (already covered above). "You can get your education here, but you cannot stay to use your education here!"

Congrats to all the UCSD admits! A special shout out to IRToni, who I know was getting nervous. I've never been to SD before, but I've been told it has the most amazing weather. HOLY MOLY YOU GUYS! So many congratulations! I hope you're very excited! Edit: I'm not an immigration lawyer.

I can claim a University of Washington acceptance. Woo hoo!

WOAH! But seriously, you deserve this! CONGRATS!

It could go either way, you're better off not contacting them.

Same here. Fingers crossed and heart pumping. Hoping for the best and preparing for the worst. Thank goodness I've got an awesome offer already.

Many many congratulations!!!

And it's really getting people worked up. We need a field of green on the results page asap!

Congrats to the Iowa admits!

I thought maybe it was a bit off topic, but the compliments stand! Glad you saw them.

So Rene Descartes walks into a bar, and the bartender asks him: You wanna beer? Take it from here!

Calling the coach. Funny math jokes. Now. Please.

I am so not obstinate! *stomps feet*

Congrats - and at the same time sorry that it didn't work out right away. But you're doing great so far this cycle! So excited for you.

You could try to be less clever.

Out of votes, but you're killing it today!

NOT SQUISHY LEAKING PEARS!!!!