2018 Application Sweat Thread

[fiecsdiego]

Have you decided in the end where to apply?

Good Luck to everyone guys! I sent my applications yesterday. 16 places ... I feel nervous.

[vtuannguyen]

I applied to 4 programs already, 3 more to go. 4 Econ, 3 Resource Econ.

[fiecsdiego]

16 Econ programs.

[Double Jump]

I've finished 7 applications so far 13 more to go.

[vtuannguyen]

at the same time, I just submitted my first solo manuscript to a journal, kinda nervous.

[lindseybuck95]

Greg3, I did end up deciding! I was lucky enough to have a lot of disposable income so I applied widely: GWU, Georgetown, UMass Amherst (for the hell of it, because after lots of research, I discovered I was very interested in their program), BU, BC, UO, UWM, UConn, Tufts (their MS), WUSTL, UIC. Hoping that my grades and strong letters can pull up a not-so-strong GRE score. Realistically, I think my chances are best as UO, UIC, UWM, UConn. Think I'd be happy at any of these programs. Thanks for all of your advice throughout the process.

[whale]

Hey all! I'm applying to 18 (and still have a bunch to go :c). Good luck everyone!!

[jjrousseau]

Long time lurker, first time applier. Long list of schools. Good luck all!

[JB1]

First time applying. Besides the logistics of getting any remaining documents submitted, etc, is it usually quiet until March/April while waiting to hear back from programs? Any tips on things to do/get ahead of until then?

[tutonic]

First time applying. Besides the logistics of getting any remaining documents submitted, etc, is it usually quiet until March/April while waiting to hear back from programs? Any tips on things to do/get ahead of until then?

Based on the trend from past years, buzz (first round of offers) usually begins early Feb. You can begin to check gradcafe at around that period.