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Well, they said personal statement, not SOP, so I can totally see someone mentioning something like that. Especially in the context of "a challenge overcome" or the like.

I told my SO about my first acceptance by saying "Holy shit!" and then explaining what I was exclaiming about. As for my parents, I just called them. I'm planning on emailing my letter writers sometime soonish, haven't gotten around to it yet though. I do like the idea of a mug/shirt/whatever from the chosen school, but who can wait that long? Not me, I've been freaking out about this and I can't help but share the news when I get it.

Yeah, same here. I keep hoping for Monday to come (not that there's ever any news, hah). I thought this too, especially since I had so many issues with two of my applications (GRE scores not being linked up with my application, etc). I wasn't expecting to hear from any schools so early, so when I got a response from UCR, it made me super impatient to hear from the rest.

I end up doing a lot of digital art and audiobook listening to help combat stress. I also listen to Let's Plays by TBFP, which usually can make me laugh no matter what's going on. Other than that, I'm reading, doing exercises in the living room, and of course shoveling snow (thanks CNY weather!)

This would be incredibly helpful and I really wish that schools actually did this.

Thanks a lot for your reply, I very much appreciate it. I think you're probably right and that was the feeling that I got as well, but I do struggle with anxiety and wanted some reassurance, heh. I will probably contact the grad coordinator to make sure. Thanks also for the congratulations! I still have a hard time believing that it actually happened, honestly.

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this! I've been accepted to the GGB grad program at UCR, and have said that I will attend the Recruitment Day they're having. This is probably kind of paranoid of me, but does attending the Recruitment Day mean that I'm accepting their offer? I still have five schools that I've yet to hear from, and I don't want to decide on one place without knowing my other options, if there are any. This really is probably just me being overly anxious, but I would appreciate any input anyone might have.