<p>RD appplicant here and all I’m going in my spare moment is going over my stats and application again… and again… and again. Obviously you shouldn’t be totally enamoured with it, because then if you get a rejection you’ll implode. But you can’t be overly-sad and think ‘No way, I’ll never get in’ because then the days are miserable XP!</p>
<p>You can’t win. Anyone else sitting on pins and needles until April?</p>
<p>It’s a stressful time for sure…can you try to tear yourself away from those stats and apps? Rereading is only increasing the anxiety, not helping you enjoy the days as they present themselves. I wish I could magically let you see the future but since that’s not possible, try to share my firm belief that things will work themselves out. I’ve seen it over and over for many years as a parent,life is full of stresses and choices and you can make them work for you!</p>
<p>I know exactly what you mean!!
Sometimes I have zen moments where I realize getting into a particular college doesn’t change my chances for success and happiness in life… but still…
(Checking the UChicago blog all the time doesn’t help, either.)</p>
<p>I wish you the best of luck!!</p>