So, I am back in the States, finally settled in and ready to go forward! (with a smile as always!)
GRE- check. Sept 28th is the new deadline after a switch I just made since I do not think I'll be up for it in 3 days! Word of advice! Rescheduling will cost you $50.00 more...so try not to!
Final List of schools (this is it!) no changing minds...that's it, finito, finish, le fin!:
Harvard
Yale
Brown
Columbia
Stanford
NYU
CUNY
Emory
Rutgers
U of Oregon
Colorado
U of ND
U of Washington
U of North Carolina
UCSB
UCSD
UCR
USC
SFSU
SDSU...........wohooo...my hand even hurts- way too many but the competition is fierce!
Wish me luck! Let the craziness begin (shortly)!
Deadline Dec, Jan (so you'll really know why and where I will dissapear those months)!
Now the big question: Where do I really want to get in???...Harvard of course...the ultimate...but competition is fierce, like the olympics so we'll see, praying , hoping!!!
Now some advice to fellow applicants:
1.) Some of the applications are not available yet, but I strongly advise you to research, research, research...to the point when you become sick of all this school stuff!
2.) ORGANIZE! If you are applying to more that 2 schools this is essential! Excel spreadsheet , folders or other forms of organization are key!
What works for me: Excel spreaadsheets -with schools info, rankings, deadlines, etc
Once you've decided on the schools- folders with all important info inside and checklist of what you need to get and what's already set to go.
3.) If applications are available already start filling them out now!...Believe me 20 + schools will take a lot of time just to fill them out!
4.) Already decide on recommenders, writing sample (pages limits), and other documents you will need in the months to come.
5.) And finally! Those application fees are expensive!!! But if you get Financial Aid= Fee Waiver. Use it! You will save 1000's of $!
Happy applying!
P.S Don't forget about Fellowships! You could win as much as $30,000/yr! So try to apply at least for 2-3!
Talk to y'all soon!
Chao!
