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    nixipixi got a reaction from E-P in Any Older (30+) applicants out there   
    It's so nice to realize there are others in the same boat!
    I am 30+ and applying to engineering PhD programs. I finished my MSc while working full-time (which took forever). I also got two young kids so I have my hands full. I met with some students in potential groups I'd like to work with and I felt like their mom (They are closer in age to my 5 year old then they are to me!)
    The waiting is killing me...I'm an international student so any acceptance will bring with it numerous problems such as visas, relocating, finding educational programs for the kids, work for my husband (Gahhh....I should stop thinking about it....so stressful). On the other hand my kids keep me busy and when I'm with them my brain can't focus on the uncertainty.
    I completed my application process (GRE, TOEFL, papers) while on maternity leave, writing well into the wee hours of the night. It was a huge effort for me, as I was barely getting any sleep as it is. I couldn't have done it without the support of my husband, though I do feel like I'm starting to drive him crazy with my "what if" questions
    Hang in there...the wait will be over soon.
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from AP in Rejection hurts   
    Many thanks to all those who participated in this discussion (except @CoyoteBlue, who simply dished out her own frustration...not cool)
    especially @AP for your sound advice and logical reasoning and also to @Entangled Phantoms for "giving it to me straight". 
    To clarify, I got over it and am moving on. Had to mope for a few days because I have faced quite a few rejections in the past (significant and not) but this one was unique: I got to the interview phase, I thought it went really well, and I got my hopes up....mistake. I understand there are many factors for choosing the "right" grad student and I simply did not fit that square. That's fine.
    All in all I think everyone is entitled to mope for a bit for valid reasons and less valid reasons. I may not always agree or understand...but I try not to judge too swiftly.
     
    Good luck everyone, hope there are a lot of admits in your future (you too @CoyoteBlue)
    Cheers.
     
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from guanyinmiao in Rejection hurts   
    Many thanks to all those who participated in this discussion (except @CoyoteBlue, who simply dished out her own frustration...not cool)
    especially @AP for your sound advice and logical reasoning and also to @Entangled Phantoms for "giving it to me straight". 
    To clarify, I got over it and am moving on. Had to mope for a few days because I have faced quite a few rejections in the past (significant and not) but this one was unique: I got to the interview phase, I thought it went really well, and I got my hopes up....mistake. I understand there are many factors for choosing the "right" grad student and I simply did not fit that square. That's fine.
    All in all I think everyone is entitled to mope for a bit for valid reasons and less valid reasons. I may not always agree or understand...but I try not to judge too swiftly.
     
    Good luck everyone, hope there are a lot of admits in your future (you too @CoyoteBlue)
    Cheers.
     
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from Erudite in Will this torture end?   
    To the gods of admission committees, please put us out of our misery!
    (not to be petty, an unofficial acceptance from a POI will also be great!)
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from RazaXo in Will this torture end?   
    To the gods of admission committees, please put us out of our misery!
    (not to be petty, an unofficial acceptance from a POI will also be great!)
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from Doran in Will this torture end?   
    To the gods of admission committees, please put us out of our misery!
    (not to be petty, an unofficial acceptance from a POI will also be great!)
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from punkrockbuddha in Will this torture end?   
    To the gods of admission committees, please put us out of our misery!
    (not to be petty, an unofficial acceptance from a POI will also be great!)
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from abcde12345 in Stanford ECE interview?   
    Yes, I am an international student. It appeared on my applyweb status (I only checked after seeing posts here). It appeared  after 2 interviews with POIs that went well and before an additional skype interview with a non-POI.
    Who knows what it all means at this point...
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    nixipixi got a reaction from Auriolus in Stanford ECE interview?   
    Yes, I am an international student. It appeared on my applyweb status (I only checked after seeing posts here). It appeared  after 2 interviews with POIs that went well and before an additional skype interview with a non-POI.
    Who knows what it all means at this point...
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    nixipixi got a reaction from Quelq'un in Any Older (30+) applicants out there   
    It's so nice to realize there are others in the same boat!
    I am 30+ and applying to engineering PhD programs. I finished my MSc while working full-time (which took forever). I also got two young kids so I have my hands full. I met with some students in potential groups I'd like to work with and I felt like their mom (They are closer in age to my 5 year old then they are to me!)
    The waiting is killing me...I'm an international student so any acceptance will bring with it numerous problems such as visas, relocating, finding educational programs for the kids, work for my husband (Gahhh....I should stop thinking about it....so stressful). On the other hand my kids keep me busy and when I'm with them my brain can't focus on the uncertainty.
    I completed my application process (GRE, TOEFL, papers) while on maternity leave, writing well into the wee hours of the night. It was a huge effort for me, as I was barely getting any sleep as it is. I couldn't have done it without the support of my husband, though I do feel like I'm starting to drive him crazy with my "what if" questions
    Hang in there...the wait will be over soon.
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from ishouldbeworking in How many times have you checked your spam box today?   
    spam folder: twice
    inbox: ALL THE TIME!!! (I'm with RevTheory1126 on this)
    But really, I probably won't be able to function at all come February...
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from MathToEconomics in Any Older (30+) applicants out there   
    It's so nice to realize there are others in the same boat!
    I am 30+ and applying to engineering PhD programs. I finished my MSc while working full-time (which took forever). I also got two young kids so I have my hands full. I met with some students in potential groups I'd like to work with and I felt like their mom (They are closer in age to my 5 year old then they are to me!)
    The waiting is killing me...I'm an international student so any acceptance will bring with it numerous problems such as visas, relocating, finding educational programs for the kids, work for my husband (Gahhh....I should stop thinking about it....so stressful). On the other hand my kids keep me busy and when I'm with them my brain can't focus on the uncertainty.
    I completed my application process (GRE, TOEFL, papers) while on maternity leave, writing well into the wee hours of the night. It was a huge effort for me, as I was barely getting any sleep as it is. I couldn't have done it without the support of my husband, though I do feel like I'm starting to drive him crazy with my "what if" questions
    Hang in there...the wait will be over soon.
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from AnUglyBoringNerd in If you have the courage   
    I have become a shadow of myself. All I do is fret, obsess and rethink every word on my applications. GAH, I hate myself this way.
    My dear husband sent me a message earlier I'd like to share:
    "If you have the courage to make it through a lonely night with nothing but your self destructive thoughts to keep you company, 
    darling, you have the courage to make it through anything"
     
    Hope everyone is doing better than me at this point.
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    nixipixi got a reaction from hopefulPhD2017 in How many times have you checked your spam box today?   
    spam folder: twice
    inbox: ALL THE TIME!!! (I'm with RevTheory1126 on this)
    But really, I probably won't be able to function at all come February...
     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from kristincas in Combat "imposter syndrome"   
    Wow, I just googled "Impostor syndrome"! It's a match...had no idea it was that common (other than in my head).
    I am not sure this is exactly a comfort, but again, good to know I'm not alone.
    Thanks for the good vibes!

     
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    nixipixi got a reaction from sturdyelm in If you have the courage   
    I have become a shadow of myself. All I do is fret, obsess and rethink every word on my applications. GAH, I hate myself this way.
    My dear husband sent me a message earlier I'd like to share:
    "If you have the courage to make it through a lonely night with nothing but your self destructive thoughts to keep you company, 
    darling, you have the courage to make it through anything"
     
    Hope everyone is doing better than me at this point.
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    nixipixi got a reaction from fuzzylogician in If you have the courage   
    I have become a shadow of myself. All I do is fret, obsess and rethink every word on my applications. GAH, I hate myself this way.
    My dear husband sent me a message earlier I'd like to share:
    "If you have the courage to make it through a lonely night with nothing but your self destructive thoughts to keep you company, 
    darling, you have the courage to make it through anything"
     
    Hope everyone is doing better than me at this point.
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    nixipixi got a reaction from Kilos in If you have the courage   
    I have become a shadow of myself. All I do is fret, obsess and rethink every word on my applications. GAH, I hate myself this way.
    My dear husband sent me a message earlier I'd like to share:
    "If you have the courage to make it through a lonely night with nothing but your self destructive thoughts to keep you company, 
    darling, you have the courage to make it through anything"
     
    Hope everyone is doing better than me at this point.
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