<p>I hate to hear things like that. I'm genuinely sorry.
Sometimes when I'm driving and I'm keeping an eye on the fuel economy readings and I get frustrated because my miles/gallon output is decreasing, I remind myself how if I keep staring at the thing, I could cause myself to get in an accident, and then what's an .3 miles per gallon..</p>
<p>I just got an email, and I also did not advance to the finalist competition.</p>
<p>But I'm happy enough to have made it to the second round in my state, and I don't think my efforts have been wasted. The competition is simply too strong, and most will undoubtedly walk away disappointed.</p>
<p>But those who didn't advance like myself, cheer up. This is just one setback, and you will have many future opportunities for success. And congratulations to those that did! I'm sure you are all very accomplished people.</p>
<p>Non-finalists, unite!</p>
<p>Hi guys, just joined.</p>
<p>I had my second round interview 11 days ago, Jan. 23rd, here in the VA Piedmont region and haven't heard anything yet.</p>
<p>Has anyone yet heard of someone advancing to the finals? I'm worried that those people were notified long ago...</p>
<p>finally..someone else from the Piedmont Region...</p>
<p>I haven't heard anything either...and I can't remember what they said at the second nterview about when they were going to get back to us..I know that he said we would e contacted by either the foundation or the selection committee</p>
<p>I was worried too that the finalist (finalists...are we having more than one this year) have already been informed...but there are some people on here that were informed that they didn't make it...so who know...ughh i hate waiting.</p>
<p>I didn't have my regional interview (only one round) until Saturday. I was told that everyone in my region would hear back (via mail) in two weeks at the most.</p>
<p>Again, the JSF website specifically gives February as the month everyone is notified. It is now February. I'm sure everyone will hear before the end of the month.</p>
<p>I just received notice that I did not advance. That's a bit disappointing. I hope you get it, shoot4thestars. Good luck.</p>
<p>I got my rejection letter today. This is obviously disappointing, but I am glad I made it at least this far.</p>
<p>From a letter received from JSF: "The Jefferson Foundation will conduct its at-large review in mid-February."</p>
<p>My friend got his letter about a week ago. He's not advancing :( Best of luck to all you guys!</p>
<p>Does anyone know how many people are nominated/move on to further rounds from the Philadelphia region? I would really like to know my chances.</p>
<p>Katzmeow. Don’t know answer to your question but are you attending the Philly Region Open House on Tuesday evening? If so, good luck and might see you there.</p>