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The value of patience as a virtue is definitely lost on those who are waiting for a life-defining decision! I am going to watch The Lake House tonight - really helps with waiting. The school that interviewed me said I would know the results next week. Next. Week. (*hyperventilating. again!). How did your interviews go?

Oh my goodness, that sucks (about the professor). I would much rather a professor ignore me and tell me I am stupid, so I could prove myself and earn their support than hypocrisy... Generally, as a higher ed scholar, I feel that honesty is a higher virtue than any kind of showy student-centered approach. Still, do you feel you have made the necessary connections? Do you feel that the program has given you a boost strong enough, let us say, a truly Harvardian one?

Do you ever feel that it would be great if your friends were really, really aware of how horrible waiting for the results is? I wish someone took me out so I wouldn't be browsing Grad Cafe and logging into my official e-mail address I used for application on SATURDAY when I know nothing will come until Monday, best case scenario!

OMG. A syllabus quiz is soooooo... both cool and ridiculous in its stupidity.

I almost don't eat. I mean, I do, but I don't feel food; don't enjoy food. I know that one of my top choices is going to decide next week. Would you it in this situation?!

Now, really, I believe this idea of being penniless is spoiling our waiting game. Seriously, to anyone who is there in Cambridge, Is it t h a t bad? I mean there is a stipend and all. Is it bad if you live with a roommate? And Harvard housing?! I cannot get properly exhited about Harvard if I think that the Struggle Times are coming...

That makes sense. Still, calling you back... I mean, really, calling your back?! Wow. They are professional.

I can pm it to you Also, this site is supercool (it has samples): http://www.gradschools.com/get-informed/applying-graduate-school/graduate-school-interview/graduate-school-interview-questions

Thank you! Now I am going not to think about that for a while for my own sake. I will contact you to talk about AA once I know the results.

I have just found this, maybe it will be helpful. UNC 2012 Grad School Interview Guide.pdf

Oh... That sounds scaaaaary... Please someone say that it does not cast too many clouds on the experience! And that you can live on campus. I would love that.

I have just had interview with Michigan Ann Arbor. It was extremely informal and relaxed, we just chatted about our research, ideas, thoughts. Is that a good sign or a bad sign?!

Thank you! This is extremely helpful!

Thinking the same thing (I haven't even gotten the 'fill out the financial aid' form e-mail). No idea how to phrase my letter though. Tell me if you come up with smth.

I don't see it anywhere! In none of the folders! Should I e-mail them?

I haven't heard from either Harvard or Stanford at all.

Doesn't work, unless you keep yourself VERY BUSY (that's what I am doing).

Also, any news on Financial Aid applications, anyone?

What do you mean by 'the results page'?

Hm. Has anyone gotten any info AT ALL?

Thank you! Superhelpful.

It is really helpful! What if I might not be working with this particular professor? How could I phrase it in a more subtle way? Looking forward to discussing... talking... ?!

When would you send a 'Thank You' after a Skype interview? The same day? The day after? What would you say if you are going fo the short version?

The word 'invitation' can only refer to interviews. Good luck! Child Studies - you mean PhD? Or Masters?

Congrats!