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This is perfect.

"Is the GRE hard?"

I TOTALLY TOTALLY AGREE!!! Although I'm not "freaking out" about app decisions, I am definitely worried about next year. I want a change so badly that I don't even want to believe that there's a possibility I won't get in, so I don't. I guess that's why I am so calm. Hey, Starbuck's ain't cuttin' either. I need a new life.

Feb is here! YAY!

You guys are cool, thanks for the comments! But I truly don't feel strong or confident. Let's see how this year goes =)

Not that I think I'm going to get in everywhere, I really don't... But...I'm just not that worried about it. I feel like my life would be so amazing if I got in this year and started Grad School in the fall. I know I will end up in Grad School no matter what...so I just feel like, whatever happens, happens. I tried my best and that's that. After reading a lot of these entries I feel that I am a minority in not freaking out. Again, its not because I'm over-confident, I guess it may just be that I don't invest too much in possible life-changing events in fear of being let down. Who knows.. just a thought. Good luck everyone =)

This is a great thread. With that said, I will probably do none of the things suggested, and just keep checking non-changing statuses.

Reading this article was pointless. All I left with was feelings of negativity. My life will be what I make it, I don't care what a disgruntled PhD says. Thanks for sharing though =)

While its possible you could get rejected from all schools, its also possible that you could get accepted to all of them as well. Since anything is possible, focus on the positive! And if the worst case scenario comes true...you'll endure the pain and become stronger and more fit for the future. Sorry to go all Wayne Dyer on you but...its true!

doggiemom...YES. Ameonna- your points about interviews are what keep me from calling! That would be torture. sleepycat- I agree.

This is just for fun ! For all intents and purposes, we will assume the *psychic* is real and can truthfully predict the future. Would you want to know where you'll end up in the Fall? Lets say it costs 100 dollars. I have thought about this since my friends have gone on a psychic binge, and I've been so tempted to call! Haha! I think I wouldn't want to know in advance, but sometimes, I have to wonder.... What would you do?

Hey! Received an email regarding a virtual open house from NYU. Have you done this before? I'm assuming all applicants receive this email. Thanks!

My gut instincts, based on what you have written, is...YES!!

I was thinking of doing that, sending the good and published paper, but was worried and/or intimidated by the requirement of 15 pages, assuming it was for one paper. I will consider doing that, I feel it would be a good choice in this case. Thanks!

HEY ALL! This may sound silly but here is my problem: I have many, many average papers which are about 12-15 pages long that I can submit as a writing sample. I have a good one that is 8 pages, which I was thinking of lengthening to fit the 15 page requirement for many schools. But... I have a 1,200 word, published paper. I really, really, really want to submit the published paper. Although it is short, it is heavier than my other average papers. What would you do in this situation? Recap: 1) Submit an average 10-15 page paper 2) Lengthen the 8 page "good" paper 3) Submit a published paper that is much shorter than the 15 page requirement/approximation I know many of you are going nuts trying to get apps in ..so to you...good luck! THANKS! Your input is very helpful.

Am I the only person that doesn't understand scoring?............:::crickets::: Someone break it down....now! Pretty please =)