Dreamer1
Dont jump to conclusions my friend. Some might really not be able to take on additional debt given their personal and/or financial circumstances.
That being said, I agree with you that having an admit is a blessing to be grateful for. Btw- theres still time for R3. I personally know two friends who got into top schools in R3 last year and neither of them were superstars.
Thats true, for those that can't afford to go into debt i sincerely wish they get at least scholarships if not the fellowship. Getting an admit and knowing you can't enroll has to be its own kind of turmoil.
About R3,...i know technically there's a chance but its not a good one. And i'd prefer to save my resources for next year hopefully. I'm wait-listed at Ross and Haas so technically still in the game, i'll try to boost my chances w/ those schools. Worst comes to worst, I think i may re-apply to those 2, plus a couple others next year.
I just really really wanted to go this year,...in no small part because of my age,..i'm 30. I'm getting long in the tooth.
Things may seem bleak now, but it will all work out for you. I too am a re-applicant and north of 30 with a wife and child and I didn't get in any school last year.... needless to say I felt pretty worthless for a little while... but God tries to protect us from ourselves sometimes. I just got accepted and $$$ from a school I did not even apply too last... I guess that is just where I'm suppose to be. Not saying you won't get in your preferred choice next year if you don't this year (prob get scooped up off the waitlist) but thing could be happening a certain way for a reason. You will still accomplish all of your goals regardless of when and which school you enter....