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I think SUBMIT might mean two things here.... :? Is the great author of this ode, asking the admissions committee to submit to his/her demands....?

Long live MacBook , true type fonts and digital computers ... :roll: :| :roll:

My parents agreed for my study plan thinking I'll be done with a PhD in 2-3 years (I don't know how they got this idea in the first place). Now how do I make X (which is presently 3 now) tend towards 2X without a discontinuity... (I mean, without them raising a brow)

If you are still at some school and have friends who have applied along with you, you might relate to this. It was one fine spring afternoon a few weeks ago, I was having lunch with my friends, and suddenly one of them coolly quips that he has just gotten three admits, one fellowship, one RA ship and also one with a TA ship. I was frozen. Literally. Though at that point of time, I did a little more than put up a smile to keep my distraught hidden, all that afternoon and evening I was frantic and freaked out. I was happy for him, but hell, I applied to the same departments and the same schools... And then that night, I found TGC. See the result. Its appalling, I can't stop myself from visiting this site.. :? :oops: :oops: :? p s: The actual story is not as dramatic as it is depicted here, but then, I am just trying my hand at creative writing... :wink: it is true though :?

You said you have thesis chapter to focus on... For me, I am yet to do some exploratory work to formulate my thesis fully (and I have only 6 weeks left) :oops: Btw, how much will I make by trucking? :wink:

Ok guys, I am sorry I am overindulging in thegradcafe... Here are my two cents: (original version : http://pushkar.net/2004/04/the-googlema ... nt-prayer/) The admit cometh: a silent prayer 200X April 14 and a half Ok, let me be clear about this

Qualitative 'personalized' reasons will be time consuming for the univs. But I wonder what they take the $ for... Quantitative parametric reasons (relative) might be easier to compile and disseminate... (resources necessary to do this: an IT/CS guy to get it automated along with the emails...)

get employed in the olive grove, which katanianQ might own in Greece... :wink: (ref: viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15637#p69680 )

We are concerned, are you all right now :?

I don't want to look boastful, but I myself am one (for the uninitiated: look at my username )

This reminds me of Gloria Gaynor's I will survive (any fans here for this particular song? ) (video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv6lHwWwO3w ) The lines are: (My interpretation: Addressed to the university guys/gals who send out rejects ) "you think I'd crumble you think I'd lay down and die Oh no, not I I will survive as long as i know how to love I know I will stay alive I've got all my life to live I've got all my love to give and I'll survive I will survive" ps: Hey everybody, do pitch in with more content/views/takes !!!

Stranded on highway, without a PhD!

you guys need to relax.... take deep breaths.. do yoga :wink:

We hope too... :wink:

I request everyone going to mit/boston area (bc,bu,tufts,harvard )to pitch in!!! Thanks for replying intlgrad!!

Probably the less lucky ones will get some form of TA assistance/tuition waiver.

there were quite a few decisions yesterday..... :? in EECS..

No, it doesn't hurt. If you are an international applicant, make sure you do your undergraduate from a good national university.

today is the UC Berkeley take out the 'treasure' day

Good to know you got in! :wink:

congrats!!!

I have been trying to understand why UnlikelyGrad wrote that since the past 2 days, and I only understood now that it was a 6 word memoir (I should spend some time reading the topic of the thread) Thanks UnlikelyGrad and DEClarke85! My first attempt: Don't foster false hope, bail out! :wink:

Hi all, Can some of you suggest some spirit-lifting/soothing songs to mitigate the stress of waiting forever... If possible post 2-4 lines of the song here. I think its going to be interesting, since the Oscar hangover is yet to die down. My two cents: Fly Open the up part of you that wants to hide away You can shine Forget about the reasons why you can't in life And start to try 'Cause it's your time Time to fly

Kate and Sean did win the oscars yesterday....