Hi, guys! I also am an international applicant (Brazilian) and received my likely letter on March 12th. I was definitely not expecting it, especially because I was rejected by one of my safeties and waitlisted by several other safeties and matches (it might have been because of my financial need, but I guess I’ll never know). Anyway, I was completely out of hope and it did not feel great, but I hope this serves as a reminder of how random this process is, so don’t freak out if you get some unfavorable decisions now! Something great may be just around the corner 
congrats!!! how do you think you were chosen to be a Davis scholar? It sounds incredible.
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