Wassup Duke?

[Larami]

I agree with what Panda said about the randomness involved. Even if you are very well qualified there could be something in your application file that pisses off the adcom, and with so many applicants they have the luxury of tossing applications aside for any stupid reason.

[ramlau]

Originally Posted by moo

if a person is so unqualified a candidate that applying to 30+ schools is the only hope of getting *anywhere*, I'm not going to be very sympathetic to his plight. in all other cases, I stand by what I said---more than 10 applications is a waste of money. applying to more schools is not going to help getting into good ones, it's just going to bring in more fluff.

Ouch. I did it anyway. Hopefully I'm not that unqualified such that I'm getting to *nowhere* after all these 30+ applications.

Ram

[kralcar]

Originally Posted by ramlau

Ouch. I did it anyway. Hopefully I'm not that unqualified such that I'm getting to *nowhere* after all these 30+ applications.

Ram

It is impossible.

[ramlau]

Originally Posted by econfin7

Looking at your profile, you are certain to receive big admits.

Keep us informed!

I hope you're right! Will definitely keep posting - I've been a regular in these anxious days.

Ram

Originally Posted by kralcar

It is impossible.

But never say never.

Ram