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Yup. I've been working on my writing sample ... and wondering if I will ever read it and not find a number of things that I should've changed for the apps I already submitted. I hope that I don't have any issues uploading and submitting

I agree - this thread is exactly what I need, too! I have been frustrated with this process at many points... One thing I don't understand is why programs change the application procedures listed on their websites a month or two before the deadline. I made a spreadsheet of all of my deadlines, page requirements/word counts, etc. in October/November and several of them have changed their deadlines and/or requirements. grrrrr is right!

I haven't made a list or calendar..... yet. Just thought about it. By the middle of January, I will probably have all of the estimated result dates memorized anyway...

Yup, a list of estimated dates that you will hear from particular schools based on last year's Grad Cafe results board is what I was trying to describe. A calendar layout might be even better.

You could make a list of the estimated times you will hear back from schools based on last year's results (so you have an idea of when to really start panicking... )

I think Stanford does interviews also.

After my rejection nightmare last night, I have been here all day. Could I get rejected from a school that I didn't even apply to?

That is a big jump in percentiles. Congrats!

Some schools that I am applying to require an answer to that question. For those schools, I follow MrBrooklyn's strategy. I'm leaning towards not listing schools for applications that don't require a response.

Okay, I was lured by your positive answers, so I decided that I was game for some feel-good delusions. Here are my results: Q: Will I get into grad school this year? A: Outlook not so goo. Q: Will I get rejected from every grad school this year? A: Yes I was starting to feel pretty desperate: Q: Are you sure I won't get into grad school this year? A: Definitely Technically, I won't hear back until next year: Q: Will I get into Indiana U? A: Yes Q: Will I get into grad school next year? A: Definitely Whew! I will never use that thing again.

Then I admire your perseverance even after procrastinating.

Wow! Your diligence is impressive - good luck!

I don't have insight, but I have the same problem. Two of my recommenders assume there is a grace period.

Has anyone had difficulties with the applyweb online application that some schools use (Ohio State, University of Georgia)? One of my recommenders just told me that she uploaded a letter for one school using the link that was sent to her and received confirmation from the other school...

Yes, I was worried about uploading everything else, too. I submitted my Texas application a few days ago, and I uploaded transcripts last night. I haven't uploaded my SoP or writing sample, yet, but you can do that up until the deadline.