I applied to programs last year along with two classmates. We posted about all of our accepts/rejects, and I never had any hard feelings or thought they were bragging despite the fact that they both got into top tiers and I was left out in the cold.
This year, I'm applying again and I have received word that I will definitely be getting in with funding at one of my top choices. However, it was relayed to my advisor and not to me, and I have yet to receive my official letter. Obviously I am not so foolish as to post an acceptance before I have a letter in hand, but I see no problem in telling people privately. My advisor basically told everyone at school, thereby saving me any potential awkwardness, and I of course told my family. They posted it all over Facebook, and when I explained that it's not officially official yet and to please take it down, my mom actually refused, accusing me of being embarrassed by her!
Damn family.
