Just found the forum. It looks like a good place to share information. I applied R1; for me, Stanford is the only thing on the radar.
Did anyone else have a great experience completing the application? I really admire Stanford for encouraging applicants to reflect on their deepest motivations in life... it takes a lot of courage to openly share your thoughts with strangers, especially when something so valuable rides on their judgment of your personal character.
As far as waiting for interview invites and acceptance calls: be optimistic - as long as you are doing what is right in life, everything is a blessing (acceptances, wait-lists, and dings included). Anything to the contrary is either (1) meant to help you identify what you are doing wrong or (2) proof of your lack of perspective.
Good luck to everyone!