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Waiting, wishing, (not) hoping... Based on the results board, looks like they could potentially be getting back to us anyday now... *Gulp*

Thanks, ComeBack, for a great post. And Trip, for starting this thread. We're all here because, well, I mean, look at us. We're pretty awesome. Look at how far we've come in just a few short months. Yes, the application process may be hell, but you know what, it's taught me more about myself than I usually learn in years. Just applying has made me realize that, yes, this is exactly what I want to do. Because of that, I think rejection hurts all the more. Like I've said elsewhere the past few days, I have a feeling the rest of the season may be pretty much over for me (I'm looking at two Ivies and Toronto left, minus the M.A. I'll surely turn down because of Ph.D. acceptances), and I'll continue to neurotically check the boards and my e-mail until it's completely over (and until Michigan and Rutgers finally just fucking reject me, already!). But taking a moment to be like, "Holy shit. I did this. This thing that sucked my entire life away for a good nine months or so (hmmmm, weird analogies happening there) has actually worked out and there are programs that want me, me over 98-fucking-percent of people." I mean, that's a pretty amazing feeling. So, go us. We rock. Let's keep thinking positively, like our good friend and role model Trip Willis, but make sure that the positive thinking goes across the board. I'm sure I won't be successful (especially when those last rejections roll in), but I can try. Let's use this thread for stress-relieving but also positive thinking. WE ROCK. GO US.

Yes, yes I am. Oh, hedgerows, why must we compete so? And I agree 100% with not thinking about Toronto...it would just make my decision that much harder. Watch us both get wait-listed or something ridiculous like that...

So true. I don't think I'd have made it to this point without y'all.

Well, we still have Cornell and Toronto...though I'm not holding my breath for either. And no matter what, you still have Duke, which is freaking amazing!! If you end up there and I end up at UNC, we can be friendly rivals, k?

Ditto.

P.S. Congrats, Trip! You rock! (But we already knew that.)

I've still heard nothing. And my status on the website (which I've checked roughly 3 million times) still says "no decision." Hmph.

Same here. And really, at this point any more acceptances would just make my life harder. I should be happy. And I am. But, goddammit Trip I really want you to get into Harvard or Yale (and I still, despite everything I just said, want to get into Princeton or Cornell).

Along similar lines, all the rejected people in the Brown thread are giving me the following feelings: 1) Hopelessness. It is virtually impossible to get into an Ivy. 2) The strong desire to give up hope on getting into any other schools. I know I should be happy with the acceptances I have (and I am very happy, don't get me wrong), but a few acceptances has given me a thirst for more, more. But my rejection from Brown has made me feel like it will never happen. Brown was my best fit (or so I had led myself to believe). 3) Commiseration with the approximately five bajillion of us who were rejected today. And incredible envy for Mr. Grimwig, apparently in a cohort of one this year.

I got an e-mail that said something like "Brown University's Graduate School will never e-mail you directly. Go check your Embark account. You fail at life." ...or something like that...

Hahaha yeah, I figured. Oh, well. We're among friends, now.

Muahahaha now I can Facebook stalk you all. Just kidding. Kind of.

I didn't get in. Not that I was expecting to, but I felt like my app for Brown was objectively the strongest. ...For some reason, though, my three acceptances came from what I thought were my weakest applications, so I guess I can't judge myself very accurately.

I'm definitely planning on going! I'm not going to pass up an opportunity to go on a free trip to Austin, whether or not I decide to go there!

Wow. That acceptance rate almost makes me feel like a jerk, just because I feel like I slipped through the cracks or something. On another note, though, Prof. Thrailkill is really cool. I wish my rejections could have been as nice as that. UNC has been so personal and accommodating through this entire process. I really, really like the vibe I'm getting from them.

It's a plan.

Trip, I wish we could both get accepted to Rutgers so we could meet each other at the visit weekend. I think it's the only program we had in common. At this point, though, maybe we're out of luck. Le sigh.

I haven't yet allowed myself to really pick favorites. I need to do a lot more research and allow the most recent acceptances to sink in before it will really be fair to make a real assessment. I think I'll be able to make all the visit weekends, which should really help. And funding information is still pending from IU. But, at this point, UNC is looking really nice. That being said, UT was one of my top choices from the start. And IU's program is fabulous, too. Getting in doesn't make it any easier, it just gives you different problems to deal with. And I still haven't heard a word from Michigan, but I'm assuming I'm out. It's been enough time that I've given up.

Ditto, again. I was so sure nothing would work out for me, and I'm so thankful that it has, but that doesn't keep me from hoping the intelligent, friendly, encouraging people who got me through the process get good news as well. I really feel so happy when I see people on here receive acceptances. It makes it all worth it.

Why did your post get voted down? I voted it back to neutral for you. Hahaha I thought it was a good observation! I'm really, really trying to keep neutral, but there are many things about Chapel Hill that are really, really starting to appeal to me!

SO true! (But I'm biased, too.)

FWIW, I'm English and haven't heard a thing from them yet. I'm definitely assuming implicit rejection, though.

Maybe it's between us, 18th-century friend/rival. At this point, though, with my other offers, I don't think Rutgers would be at the top of my list. So rest assured!

I'm supposed to be getting ready for a ball (seriously), but apparently that's not happening anytime soon.