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Wow, all of the sociology people I know have heard from the majority of their schools! That must feel so different. Those folks are really in the decision phase right now... I know one soc. guy who has been rejected from 5? I think? and has one left to hear from. I am nervous for him. p.s. I thought of the site crash from earlier as an intervention.

I came ][ this close to applying to Berkeley, and then didn't because it wasn't a great fit. This may be crazy, but now I'm wishing I had just because several people have heard from them already... i.e. less manic waiting :roll: There was another school I almost applied to, but I can't recall now which one it was. Ha! That should say something.

I don't think it's ridiculous at all. Whenever I've had a school rejection in the past, I've cried or gone to bed for hours and then sat and stared at a wall. I take it really hard. It's understandable considering how important this stuff is to us.

Ahhh okay! Why does Berkeley get to be Cal and not any of the other UC schools? Oh, and Happy Valentines Day! all... may you feel the love of many schools

Don't mind a girl who's not as familiar with the west coast schools- who are you referring to when you say CAL? ETA- Congrats, iheartfieldwork! UMass Amherst is my Dad's alma matter

I got a series of thin envelopes! But gahhhhhh they were student loan bills. Hey, at least my mail finally came (at 4:45pm)

I have an ativan prescription as I have an anxiety disorder. Although when you're starting with an anxiety disorder it doesn't do very much (and I don't take it unless I'm truly freaking out.)

*whistles a little tune to pass the time* My in-laws are visiting and what am I doing? Sitting in the office checking my email.

You just made me snort my drink! I know most programs contact via email or phone these days, but I'm irritated that my mailman has chosen this window of time to flake off again. This means our mail has been arriving just about every other day. No use complaining- it just happens sometimes around here :roll: ETA- Congrats zygo! Happy Friday the 13th to you! :wink:

GAHHahhhhhahhhhhh *tears hair out* That's all.

Yeah, I'm sure, and I feel terrible admitting that I feel emotional at the idea of being passed over for someone I know. I do better with 'vague other people' getting in than people whom I'll have to be kind and congratulate. Sigh. Battling with a bit of human weakness here.

My "I need to hear NOW" problem got really bad today because I finished a big project yesterday and now have nothing coming up that's able to distract me as much as I need.... Gahhhhhh I hope one of my schools will give me their love for Valentines Day.

I just realized I'm going to feel sick to my stomach if someone I know gets into a program I applied for and I don't. Gahhh..

I'm totally with you. I think I've stopped receiving any email to my work address just to make it that much more sad when I hit 'refresh'.

Last year I got my first rejection on Feb 15th (this isn't my first round of this stuff, as I have two master's degrees in different fields)... as the date grows closer I am getting more nervous.

GLSafklkjfakdjflakdad! I am tired of checking my inbox!

I've found the Whole Foods / 365 brand of omega-3s to be the best so far. They're a bit smaller and less grim smelling. I am a terrible pill taker so it's nice to have something that doesn't smell like monkey.

I'm kind of with you guys. Having to listen to my heart hammer in my chest while I find where I saved the PIN for an app website, copy it, enter it into the form, find where the decision has been posted, and click on it... well, it's long enough to kill me, I think. So I realized in addition to a Friday the 13th this week there's one in March. I don't know why, but I find this idea funny and bet a lot of notifications will happen to go out on those days, forever cementing the 'bad luck' thing in some folks' minds (or to be optimistic, converting it forever to a 'lucky day').

Nope, it was just one of those super generic messages that say "Application decision from University of X" and you have to log into their website to check it. I was halfway paranoid they changed their minds. Next year's applicants will read this stuff and smile a bit I'm sure, but I feel like I'll never make it to mid March.

To be honest, I'm not -sure- if the omega-3s help, but it's worth googling and trying to find some of the studies I remember, as I can't call to mind the locations. I find the most benefit from doing (kundalini) yoga these days and cutting out caffeine (I love coffee so I drink decaf). Massage also helps, as does acupuncture. I love New Chapter's vitamins and I did feel a little better when I was taking their 'Stress Take Care' supplement last year: http://www.newchapter.com/products/stress-take-care You can find them many places for much cheaper.

Okay, I thought I was immune from the sleep problems, but last night I was just tossing and turning and visualizing both wonderful results and horrible tragedies. I got maybe 3 hours of sleep. I couldn't stop until I sucked it up and took an ativan. *hangs head*

Ahhhhh cruel! I just received the official email from the program I've been admitted to (so far). I thought the original email I received was the official offer, so when I saw this automated email I assumed it was from one of my other schools. Alas... trying to slow my heart back down. Too many places start with "University of..." which is where my email clipped the subject line.

Ugh. I finally checked the notification times from last year and ugh... anthro seems to notify later than most fields. I don't know if I'll make it to mid March.

What's bizarre to me (bizarre because I'm not used to this!) is how persuasive and sweet programs are once you're accepted. The program I've gotten into offered to fly me in for a visit, all expenses paid/lodging/food etc. at my convenience because I can't make their official weekend. And they're plying me with funding opportunities. What a change.... I feel sheepish because,um, if I get in anywhere else I'm not going there. And confused because I've never been treated like royalty by an academic institution. Anyone else who has been admitted somewhere finding this at all? p.s. Dubya, I borrowed your sig idea because I liked it

Any faculty member who's a good person will be honest/tactful with you and not agree to write you a letter if they can't say anything positive- in this case it sounds like the prof started out liking you, but didn't by the end. Pestering faculty exactly the wrong thing to do, unfortunately. It doesn't really matter if your LORs are in on time- most programs will contact the faculty member personally if the due date goes way past, and they understand that fac. can be flaky about them because they're so busy. BUT don't panic entirely! You may have messed up, but many, many programs will give you a head's up if you have a negative letter. Several people I know have had a program email them and say 'hey, this one letter is negative. Do you want to submit another?" If it's just tepid they won't do that, but a harsh one tends to get a call/email. That said, I accidentally saw a letter I got once, after I'd been admitted to MA programs... it was 1/2 page of typos and vague statements, written by my thesis advisor who supposedly loved me. So you never know...