cquin Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Just kidding, I didn't apply to 47 programs, only 11. But either way, I am now freaking out trying to keep track of every program and who received what and who is missing what and where the fuck are my transcripts and what do you mean you don't have my writing sample and WHY hasn't ETS sent my scores yet?!! Yeah, anyone else going through this right now? I wish every school had an awesome application status page like WUSTL does: clean, easy to navigate, updated frequently. It feels like a guessing game unless you hound the people in the admissions office (and even that doesn't always help! One representative at a school that shall remain nameless told me, "Yeah...I don't really know about transcripts...uhm...try calling later, maybe you'll talk to someone else"). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gvh Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Two words: Microsoft Excel. It saved my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pheonixx Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 (edited) I applied to 14 schools so I definitely feel your pain. My solution: lots and lots of excel spreadsheets. You have to be ridiculously organized to keep track of everything. For example, I have one spreadsheet that keeps track of all the dates that I submitted things (application submitted, app fee submitted, transcript sent, gre sent, subject test sent) and if I need to mail anything (also the date it was mailed). I also have a spreadsheet to track when my letters were received (by LOR and school). Another spreadsheet for when the application was finish and confirmed by the school (including notes about how it was confirmed - online app, email, talking to a secretary). Man, I freaking love spreadsheets. Edited January 5, 2012 by pheonixx damequixote and pheonixx 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Espressos Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Two words: Microsoft Excel. It saved my life This. I don't apply until next fall, but I've already begun charting basic info in Excel. It's a wonderous tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I have folders on my desktop for each school individually, a written checklist, and email folders made. I hate excel. wreckofthehope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cquin Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 I have folders on my desktop for each school individually, a written checklist, and email folders made. I hate excel. Haha, same here! There's a folder on my desktop called GRAD SCHOOL!!! (three exclamation points) with more folders inside and more folders inside there. It is my matryoshka doll of grad school apps. Still, it's a pain to keep track of everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Finicky Bean Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I have folders on my desktop for each school individually, a written checklist, and email folders made. I hate excel. I do this as well. Also not a fan of excel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grunty DaGnome Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 (edited) I have folders on my desktop for each school individually, a written checklist, and email folders made. I hate excel. I have these folders in my Gmail account. What if your computer crashes? Edited January 7, 2012 by Grunty DaGnome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venti White Choc. Mocha Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have folders on my desktop for every school. Left column is the done pile, right is to do. I have two huge spreadsheets with every bit of information on them, and I tack little notecards next to the front door with reminders. Bought my first flash drive just to backup stuff. 2012 here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timshel Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have these folders in my Gmail account. What if your computer crashes? Mine are folders in Dropbox. If you guys don't use Dropbox yet, trust me, it will save your life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lolopixie Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have these folders in my Gmail account. What if your computer crashes? That's what the written checklist is for Plus my work is in my gmail docs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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