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I LOL'd... and also saw that you live in Normal. Me too

I've officially been accepted to all 12 schools I applied for. On the results search, I said something on the order of "Step 1 of success: have vagina" So now I am referred to as "the vagina below". COOL

Yikes! Another way to think of it is "I'm sorry, I was too busy presenting my own research to worry about you peasants meeting to discuss whether or not you like me." Seriously though, good luck on both fronts

Yes!! SO MUCH THIS.

I completely agree. What happened to the good old cartoons Also... these it's-2am-and-I'm-still-at-school nights make me wonder why I want to do grad school at all... who's with me?

Why is school so hard

Guys, you're going to need to help me up off the floor. I just looked at the price of renting in Berkeley...

@DJS GAH! I forgot that some universities have Monday off!!

Yes! We're both pretty fortunate though, so I feel bad for complaining

I got an email from Yale saying that "final decisions are made and are awaiting final verification". What on earth does that MEAN?!

I'm with you. Like no, I'm sorry I can't go out, I'm too busy checking my e-mail every 30 seconds

You got this

Definitely the pawprints! Also, I'm 11 for 12. LET'S GO YALE, MOVE IT ALONG

Wait... seriously?!?! That's like having someone sign a blank contract... I can't believe that's legal!

Rap... opera?

Wow, congrats!! Best of luck!

Congrats!!!

Guys.... I'm totally having the opposite problem than what I thought I'd have. Professors contacting me from schools I've been accepted to wanting to chat with me on Skype. Like nooooo! WHY? THE SOCIAL ANXIETY!!!!

Honestly I don't know how you internationals cope with your admissions people being like 12 hours ahead/behind. It'd drive me insane

I'm so glad to hear that I'm not the only one who wants to sleep in as late as possible for this very reason.

Only a 4/10? I did that yesterday, I give it at least a 6...

That's fantastic! Both my family and my recommenders were quite over-optimistic. It's rough, thinking you might disappoint them.

I agree with Neist. Some programs that I considered applying to (but didn't... waste of money) have 800-900 applicants, and accept 50-60 to end up with about 10-15. It's absolutely insane...

I've seen this happen to many people as well. Don't give up guys

I had never heard of this spoon theory. I do not have a chronic illness but I know people who do... and now I think I might understand it a little better. It also brought tears to my eyes... I simply can't imagine.