youngcharlie101

I am sorry about the rejections. But cheer up! You still have 5 opportunities for admission.

Omg, this was the worst idea I've ever had. I finished "Coven" and I wish to God I could rewind time. I can't watch "Freak Show" because clowns give me severe, severe anxiety. Omg, what have I done? I can't sleep! LOL!

You're not alone.

Only sensible option: start raking in all the senior's discounts that you can at other stores

One time, a homeless man at the bus stop asked me if I was "on the streets, too." I feel your pain haha

LOL! Good grief. Being an adult is fun.

It feels like the end of the world now, but what you feel now isn't forever.

Sending good vibes <3

Thanks, all. I really appreciate the kind words.

time is the answer to everything. best healer yet. you'll get through this, don't worry.

take care of yourself and know that brighter times are on their way. sending positive vibes to you!!

Can't believe I'm tearing up by reading these. Thanks so much, everybody.

Do you have anyone to talk to?

sorry, I have too...hang in there!

Thanks, everyone. Yeah, I'll be ok. I think the stress of grad school is getting to me. Need a vacation!

OMG THAT IS MY FAVORITE SONG lol I went to family's yesterday and my cousin did the same thing. Then she got a Frozen wand and "froze" us.

I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE! I DON'T WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN!!!!! IT'S NOT EVEN SNOWING OUTSIDE!!!!

Lol.

I can't reach any of them!

Sometimes it takes a while for the websites to update that they have actually received documents.. Maybe give your referee a call?

I called, emailed, sent a jet. Lol! This is unbelievable!

Don't feel bad - it's part of his job. As long as you say thank you when it is submitted, you're fine.

I agree with Munashi, don't feel bad about calling him. Just be professional and polite. What you are going through is not uncommon.

Some of my LOR writers wait until last min but they always get it in by the due date. If he knows that it is due today and you reminded him recently enough that you know he remembers then I don't think reminding again will help anything.

Doesn't make any difference unless it's rolling admissions, then you run the risk of all the spots being filled.

CNN probably thinks it's rude of students to turn things in right before the deadline, strictly because they ignore the "I have other shit to do" principle.

submitted two of my apps literally hours before the deadline (dec 1) and received interview invitations a week later; so i guess CNN was saying BS

Dance while curled into a ball.

I take it back. Do THAT one. ⬆️

LOL! Roll around and bring it aroouund town...

visgiven - I think my personal history statement WAS mandatory for almost all the schools I applied to.

OK just making sure. Because some schools I am applying to this year are specifically asking a separate personal history as required part of the application.

I went to a graduate application info session at UCI, and they said that they mainly use the personal history statement for fellowship considerations. However, a faculty member was in the room too, and he said "most applicants think that we don't read the personal history statement, but we do." Not sure if that helps anyone here.

if you google translate your sOP to Chinese and back to English, it'll make the sentences considerably more bold.

gradcafe

Hmmmm...... (Stroke chin)

it was the sister relationship that made it special for a lot of people

I liked it, but I just don't understand why they're making such a big deal out of it. Now they're selling a sing-along DVD of the same movie people bought last year!

Cash cow.

Thank you so much. I'm trying to take care of myself, but it's so, so difficult.

Yes, but ask them NOW!

Thanks!

We all hate it! BUT changing my attitude about the GRE has helped my self-efficacy tremendously. I think this will, in turn, improve my score. Keep that in mind!

I don't mind the gre tbh. I suppose if i had to study for it, might have been more annoying?

Oh, much more.

Ive been so focused on NSF that I feel so behind in my applications. Luckily, I took the GRE over the summer but none of my SOPs are done!

It's overwhelming. I wish I was in a position where I could apply to only 4-6 programs. Keeping track of 10 SOPS and 10 apps is tough

Let us all try to achieve a state of zen. Breathe in.... ooh sah, ooh sah....

PUPPY!

Puppy for sure!

Try journaling.