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Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period?

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Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   15 Oct 2010, 11:02
So I've made the R1 deadlines to two schools, now I'm just waiting to hear back from them.

The only problem is that I'm checking my blackberry constantly and unintentionally, thinking somewhat nervously that I'll get a response from the adcoms.

In other words, I'm losing my mind over waiting for a response.

I guess I have the R2 deadlines to keep me distracted, but yea this wait thing is kiling me, day by day...
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   15 Oct 2010, 11:06
Yeah.. it's rough, but don't worry - you'll get over it :)
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   15 Oct 2010, 11:09
trust me, you're not the only one. I submitted to 5 rd one schools and even though I know that some schools have already published interview invitatino dates, I'm still checking my emails constantlyt, hoping to see some updates.
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   15 Oct 2010, 11:29
Right there with you. Thinking about apps is a daily mental roller coaster of "It will be fine, don't worry about it." "To, ohmygod, I'm screwed, I'm not going to get in anywhere."

But I'm sure we'll all be fine. Don't worry about it. :-D
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   15 Oct 2010, 13:02
At least you get to apply! I'm losing my mind because I'm not applying until next Fall.
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   15 Oct 2010, 14:11
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At least you get to apply! I'm losing my mind because I'm not applying until next Fall.

I know the feeling. This is my third application season on GMAT Club and I'm finally in the game. As nervous as the whole process can make you, it feels good to finally give it 100% effort and jump right in :)
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   15 Oct 2010, 14:22
I'm assuming I'm getting dings from both my R1 apps. I've just mentally convinced myself I've been dinged. That's the only way I'm actually able to seriously focus on my R2 apps! And then I probably won't be AS upset if n when I do actually get the dings.

Ps. I'm actually a very positive person - this is just a lame strategy to get me by this month.
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   15 Oct 2010, 16:51
Unlikely! 3.6/750/Big 4 -- you got this!
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   16 Oct 2010, 13:21
method wrote:
Unlikely! 3.6/750/Big 4 -- you got this!


Haha thanks for the positive encouragement! If only their criteria was that simple!
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   17 Oct 2010, 08:48
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Unlikely! 3.6/750/Big 4 -- you got this!


Haha thanks for the positive encouragement! If only their criteria was that simple!


Yeah dude, don't worry. I'm sure it'll work out :)
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   17 Oct 2010, 08:56
Grab a new book off of Amazon and finish it :)
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   17 Oct 2010, 09:28
Join a class and learn a new language (I've just enrolled in one). :)
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   17 Oct 2010, 10:49
Its definitely a sign that I am losing it, coz I am now tuned in to east coast time, and I am in India!! So i keep waking up in the middle of the night to check my email on my blackberry. I should really focus on the rest of my apps!!!!!

Good luck to everyone here, I am sure we will get out of this one with our sanity in tact.... :roll:
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   17 Oct 2010, 12:06
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This is a mental toughness thing.....its out of your hands now. if you've done the best you can, its in your best interest to rest easy. (easier said then done)

I have days where i feel I'm not getting in anywhere, then days where i feel i will be turning down Booth!

Either way its not causing me any stress because i know i cant do anything about it.
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   17 Oct 2010, 13:02
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Either way its not causing me any stress because i know i cant do anything about it.


HA, that's exactly why it's causing me stress. :)
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   18 Oct 2010, 10:07
To the knowledgeable:

In my R1 apps, I put "Consulting" as the post-MBA career selection in the app itself, although I wrote "Corporate Advisory" as my career of choice in my essays.

Am I f*cked?
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   18 Oct 2010, 12:44
thatsku wrote:
To the knowledgeable:

In my R1 apps, I put "Consulting" as the post-MBA career selection in the app itself, although I wrote "Corporate Advisory" as my career of choice in my essays.

Am I f*cked?

Not at all. I work in consulting and a lot of big 4 firms call their consulting practice "advisory." You're fine here.
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   18 Oct 2010, 12:51
and yes... I'm also losing my freaking mind... not looking forward to the next two months.
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   18 Oct 2010, 13:01
I'm right there with ya.

I thank Booth and Wharton for giving us specific dates for transparency, but still feel anxious :x

After finishing my apps, I have too much time on my hands, and I dunno what to do until next week !!! Talking about MBA apps with non-MBA-prepping friends is conversation-stopper.

Anyway, back to refreshing my Yale page. Oh, I just did. What the heck, let's do it one more time.
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Re: Normal to Lose One's Mind During the Waiting Period? [#permalink] New post   18 Oct 2010, 13:09
Yeah I selected "Consulting" in the application as well even though in my essays I talk about M&A Advisory and Corporate Finance.
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