Made a mistake?

[vmassie]

Hi everyone,

So we're finally in the post April 15th decision deadline. I made my decision a week before but now, after reading a few articles yesterday, I'm worried that I made a mistake. Is that normal?

Edited April 17, 2011 by vmassie

[jaxzwolf]

You may have a case of buyer's remorse-- now that you've finally chosen a school you start thinking about the good qualities of all the other programs and the potential negative aspects of your selected program, and end up worrying that you've made the wrong decision. Don't worry! This is completely normal. Before you make a decision the possibilities are endless, and that lends itself to excitement, but now that you've selected things suddenly become concrete. Perhaps the reality of having made a decision is more intimidating than you thought it might be.

It seems as if you had a lot of offers. I'd say, as long as you spent time thoughtfully reviewing your choices before selecting a school, you should be fine. Am I correct in assuming you chose Berkeley? Berkeley is a GREAT school, the #1 public university in the nation. Cal will give you wonderful resources and a prestigious name on your degree, and should provide you every opportunity you need to succeed. I wouldn't fret now about having made the wrong decision.

Own your decision! You got in! You're going to grad school! You're going to Berkeley! It's incredible there! Remember that everyone has some reservations about their graduate programs. No program is perfect, and most people will likely question their decision at some point or another.

[thesnout]

I agree with jaxzwolf. You just have to let the decision sink in a little more. If you continue to feel bad about your decision it might be good to see if you can change your decision. But Berkeley won't be too pleased if you change your decision. Schools remember these things.

I'm not sure what articles you read but in the end the decisions you make are yours. Other people might have a bias towards Berkeley. Maybe because of funding cuts or all the other jazz that is said about the school on these forums and in the news. You applied there for a reason so stick with it.

I wish I was going to California. You'll be fine. Good luck.

[vmassie]

You may have a case of buyer's remorse-- now that you've finally chosen a school you start thinking about the good qualities of all the other programs and the potential negative aspects of your selected program, and end up worrying that you've made the wrong decision. Don't worry! This is completely normal. Before you make a decision the possibilities are endless, and that lends itself to excitement, but now that you've selected things suddenly become concrete. Perhaps the reality of having made a decision is more intimidating than you thought it might be.

It seems as if you had a lot of offers. I'd say, as long as you spent time thoughtfully reviewing your choices before selecting a school, you should be fine. Am I correct in assuming you chose Berkeley? Berkeley is a GREAT school, the #1 public university in the nation. Cal will give you wonderful resources and a prestigious name on your degree, and should provide you every opportunity you need to succeed. I wouldn't fret now about having made the wrong decision.

Own your decision! You got in! You're going to grad school! You're going to Berkeley! It's incredible there! Remember that everyone has some reservations about their graduate programs. No program is perfect, and most people will likely question their decision at some point or another.

You're right. I think the problem is that I'm a perfectionist, which heightens the "buyer's remorse."

[anthropologygeek]

It happens to everyone. A few years later I still have doubts and think I should of accepted one of my other options even though the one I have picked is perfect for me. Your have doubts but just remember every has regrets.