Fencergirl - Congrats on your offer! It seems like a great program. I am sort of in a bind because I am currently employed and basically need to sign my contract for next year, or accept another university's offer, if Northwestern doesn't come through. Here's to holding out hope, but I fear that the train might be pulling out at this point. Just want to know one way or another like everyone else so I can begin to organize my life hah. Hope you're doing well abroad.