<p>tu160m,</p>
<p>sounds interesting and best of luck with the paper and finding the computing power. </p>
<p>Althought the paper is not done yet … if the unthinkable should occur and you are waitlisted at a favorite school, that would be a nice card to play if it has been accepted for publication somewhere by spring.</p>
<p>Also - you might consider asking one of the profs you are working with for an additional rec. If your applications are already submitted, you might send along as additional information when you submit your midterm grades.</p>