[Anyone else losing their damn mind?]

Patience is not a virtue I pretend to have at this point in time. Still on the wait list at my dream school with no idea if-when-or-how the first few candidates will make their decision. Somebody, anybody.... tell me SOMETHING. 

 

Good luck everyone! 

[What surprised you the most going through this whole process?]

I was surprised that I got into...anywhere.  

Background story:

I only have a 3.2, and a guidance counselor told me not to bother applying anywhere.  She said I wouldn't get in anywhere decent.  I went ahead and applied anyway.  And I guess all the undergraduate research paid off.  I think my grades were offset by the fact I was in ROTC for the first half of college... it was tricky to juggle a math-heavy major while in the program (I'm not a math whiz).

 

And here I am, 12 months after she told me not to bother applying, getting ready to go to Hopkins, the top school in my field so glad I didn't listen!

Your post makes me so happy. No the perfect candidate in my field, but worked my butt. Hoping the same comes true for me! Congratulations on your placement!!