Do you think all the Caltech, MIT, and Scripps interviews/acceptances are out? I'm getting really anxious and stressed, and kind of wish they would send rejections out already...
I got one of my recommenders a CD because I know he's musical. I'll be getting another a book or a bottle of wine...
I don't usually attach notes because I see them in person regularly, but when I give them the gift, I tell them I really appreciate that they go out of their way to write recommendations for me and thanks for being cool people.