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Secondary updates came out in late February last year (like 2/27-2/28). Speaking as someone who lived through last year and is again currently stuck at 12/4, I am now accepting that I did not make it to the second round. Should make March/April much easier to bear.

I would love to get out of december this year...still no update for me either

Yes, the same thing happened last year and my application went through fine.

I really think the only updates that will be interpretable moving forward are those that we see in 2021 (Jan, Feb). Those were the big separators last year. So, just waiting it out I guess (it may just be easier to live in a cave until April)...

My guess is that you are fine. They will see this on your app and may be initially confused, but your proposal should straighten things out. As for all the general tech issues, what is it that plagues NDSEG applications, honestly? Some of that stuff is ridiculous

I honestly forgot what my GradCafe username was, and I now remember my emotional state in April

ill wind us up

997

my mans made a second account wtf

everyone is relevant and accepted here, except weak ass trolls

How does one see the post total? I is dumb

Rob the tru homie

I am ignoring a probably useful class for this, so yes, anxiety

I am not entirely sure what to make of this information. Makes no sense that they would selectively inform some awardees, some alternates, and some denials, without informing the entirety of the application class... If they are just pranks, not necessarily appreciated given the general anxiety of the forum...

Ahh, yes, you work on the elusive ebolapox?

thats a good phrase

Alright then, I will try to just breath until Friday. Thanks for reaching out! And if it isn't Friday, well RIP the sanity of this forum, including myself.

My lord. Way to blow my credentials out of the water lol

Hello all. A fellow (previous) observer here. Thanks for all the eagerness to communicate over the past weeks, as it sure has helped ease my internal stress. I agree that the last updated date is not reflective of the last time you checked the application, as I have seen my date remain in the bowels of December for months. I would guess the 4/3 update identified finalists, and the 4/6 update promoted finalists to awardees or alternates (or something along those lines). Or maybe, it means nothing, but I anticipate that all December updates and those without April updates are out of the game. Through all of this, I am too struggling with understanding exactly what may have been missing in my application beyond just numbers. Therefore, would anyone in Biosciences who has an update in February, etc. be willing to share the general overview of their topic (to the degree you feel comfortable)? I understand if this is an inappropriate request, but I am really trying to understand what types of proposals are considered valid and fundable in the NDSEG and DOD's eyes, especially considering no feedback is typically given with this fellowship (this is my 2nd try now). Looking forward to hearing about the results, but I think we have more or less solved the general puzzle.