[Time from now till August (when you join grad school)]

God willing I get excepted I will spend the majority of my time trying to maintain interest in my current job. Save as much money as possible to pay off credit cards. Research life in my new city take a couple trips to get acclimated to said city. Buy copious amounts of music while I can still afford it and hang out with friends and fam that I won't see as often.

[Things not to say to someone who has just been rejected by their dream school]

When I didn't get into a school last year my sister's response "well who's mailbox do I have to go shit in?"

I love that girl.

[How will you celebrate?]

I'm about 75% sure I will cry. This will be a long time coming. Depending on how I get the notice (via email or snail mail) I will either cry at work in the bathroom and then quietly send my two coworkers that know about it an email. Or cry at home and show my mom the letter. In either instance I'm cracking open a bottle of Moscato, making or buying some cheese fries (like the fatty I am) and setting the table for me and my acceptance letter.

Then I'll call some friends and recommendation writers and thank them for always believing in me when I doubted (because they have).

The get on grad cafe to post my acceptance. Log onto google and start planning my new life in NYC or Chicago.

[Critique of Music Business SOP?]

Hi All,

I've seen how helpful everyone is about critiquing essays. I hoping someone would be interested in looking over mine. I'm pursuing a masters in music business. Its due on Wednesday and I'm just trying to get as many eyes on it as possible. PM me if you are interested.

Thanks in advance!

[How many schools are you applying to?]

There are only a few schools that have the program that I want to take. However, I'm applying to more broad programs that I can make fit my career interests in hopes of getting in and being able to do internships in that city.

[Rejected then received letter inviting me to orientation]

This may be a stupid question, but to those of you that got letters like these, what would have happened if you tried to enroll and register? Just wondering...