Wait and See Mode for Round 2

Round 2 deadlines have come and gone for most schools (Harvard and Standford next week). How is everyone feeling?

Me, I keep going back and forth between thinking I have a great shot at my target schools and convincing myself I'll surely get dinged. Anyone else experiencing the same kind of miserable manic-depressive attitudes about their apps?

Either way, feel like this is going to be the longest two months of my life.

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Made the GMAT club mistake last night. Looking forward to starting my new project Monday so I have no more free time to think about b-school. All mine are due next week, just have to double-check and hit submit.

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I think I might have to stay off of WSO all together, too much temptation to read the "What are my chances" forums and get convinced you're out of the running. Good luck to all over the next few months, hopefully we'll all be celebrating in March.

 
BoothorbustI think I might have to stay off of WSO all together, too much temptation to read the "What are my chances" forums and get convinced you're out of the running. Good luck to all over the next few months, hopefully we'll all be celebrating in March.

That's a good idea. Once you hit the submit button, it's totally out of your control, except your performance in the interview. You should stay away from any b-school related forums.

If you get into a M7 school, it will be by far the happiest and most transformative day of your life. Good luck!

 

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