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Hey everyone, just wanted to share what I've been through. Did six interviews with multiple Ivies. Every poi I met told me I was a strong candidate, yet in the end all I got was rejection after rejection. I'm kind of lost now and starting to feel like I’m not cut out for academia. I have no confidence that I could make it into my dream programs even if I gave it another shot next year, so I’ll probably just settle for the offer I've got- it's not a bad one, just not what I had envisioned for myself. This whole application process has been way tougher than I ever imagined. Hopefully the ordeal will end this week, once I receive the official rejection letter from my dream school. I don't have the courage to go through all of this again, but I truly respect those who plan to. Wishing you the best of luck for the next cycle. And to those still waiting for results, hang in there. Tomorrow is bound to be a better day.

Didn’t receive the third interview as well. Thought Princeton was a great match. (sigh) Why couldn’t they just reject me downright? It’s such a torture knowing I didn’t get in but still couldn’t help refreshing my mail and hoping for a miracle. Anyway, good luck for those who got it!!