<p>Sent in my essay a week ago. Starting to freak out as I have heard of some people hearing back the next day! seems that if you haven't heard by around the second week, you're out. At what point do I start losing hope?</p>
<p>don't lose hope... i sent them my honors essay in november, but didn't hear back until february. and i was accepted</p>
<p>your losing hope after a week?
i remember last year people did not hear back for months.</p>
<p>I heard back the next day, but that is definitely not the norm. The timeline can range from anywhere to a week to about six, from what I understand. The waiting isn't pleasant, but there is no reason to lose hope after a week. :)</p>