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I literally just need one PhD acceptance and I'll be okay. Right now I am a mess and very nervous as I only had the chance to apply to three schools and possibly four. The reason why is because when I was going to apply for my last two schools my wife received a cancer diagnosis and there went all of my focus and energy. Just wondering if I am in this alone or if some of you have schools you REALLY want and are nervous will reject you? 
 
Thanks!
 
PS- It's happening soon! 

There's still a chance, but now is the time to consider backup plans.
Take a look at your application and decide what needs improvement. A masters isn't necessarily the next step. Assuming you're applying from undergrad, maybe what you need is a full time lab position