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Generally I am fine, but I just wish people would 1) stop asking me if I have heard yet and .... 2) warning me how hard it is to get in, and not to get my hopes up.

Ok, that puts it in a different light. Almost a tease then. Not sure which is worse.... you regain some sympathy!

Not a lot of sympathy here. Congrats not sorry.

S. Africa is amazing. Go to Kruger National Park (and a private reserve if you can spring for the $$$). Best trip evah!

Since I submitted all my apps, have completely lost the desire to work on my MA thesis revision. I just want to hear one "yes", so this won't matter anymore.

Anyone else having to restrain themselves from checking status updates even though there is not a chance that the programs have looked at the apps yet. I am just trying not to get started in that mindset until January at least! But it is difficult.

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One of my LOR writers insisted on using paper, and the schools don't seem to bother updating the online system when they are busy. After waiting a month I called a few places, and they all said they had the rec, but haven't had time to update the system yet. I understand how jammed they are, but it is a little disconcerting when the deadline comes and the system things your app is incomplete! Still have 2 more schools that haven't updated and I haven't checked, but their deadlines are in January!

Around $1500 for me. Applied to 12 programs, have 4 different transcripts (including one overseas), GRE and TOEFL and application fees (Thank you Stanford for your $125 fee. Hope you are worth it).

Another in the over 40 crowd. I got diverted from my path over the years, but happy to finally getting back on track. I am definitely a more mature individual with a lot more to offer now than I did 20 years ago. Hopefully the adcoms can see that.

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