I applied to grad school once before.. but did not really care much (got a decent job) but now i really want to get into a good school. I have been rejected from 3, admited to 1 with funding, and one with no funding, and waitlisted to 3 more!
The waitlists are a killer, I emailed profs and talked to some of them.. they seem very nice and encouraging but at the end of the day it all depends on the other students who have not responded to their offers. I'm going crazy!!