@OverseasFather 4pm central time is in about an hour and 35 minutes
Good luck everyone! I hate this waiting but at least it will be over with by the end of the week!
Is anyone logged into the portal waiting, or are we just going to wait for the email? Just wondering
@ohnoitsme thank you! same to you!
@cak212 I will just wait for the ominous email to arrive, carrying my hopes and dreams.
Does an ISEF win (first place and best of category) serve as a hook? Especially in a category related to my intended major?
If I had family issues does that give my lower stats context (death)?
My club is NSF recognized and helps minority girls in STEM, does that help?
I disagree with the fact that most people accepted RD are from the Chicago area, especially for Engineering. Why would someone, for example, take Northwestern Engineering over Illinois Engineering…it makes a lot more sense to go to UIUC for Engineering than Northwestern.
@ipa1002 ISEF does not serve as a hook. Hooks are generally thought of as being inherent features. Hooks would be URM, 1st Gen, Low-Income, etc…
@ipa1002 i’m sure they all help but you can be ridiculously qualified and still not get in. of the seven “competitive” schools I’ve heard from, I’ve gotten into two and waitlisted by five. i know you’re super anxious (i am as well–hearing from two of my top schools today and have no idea if Ill get in) but there’s no solid way to chance anything. Best of luck 
I’m rooting for you
My bad. Was subtracting instead of adding for Eastern Time. Gotta excuse me, it’s way past bedtime here. 
@Maltamilkbone well, I’m all three so I hope that helps
@FlyTheW it’s personal preference.
@ipa1002
First, I don’t know if an ISEF win is a hook. I have one too, so I’m really, really hoping. But I don’t know.
Second, your family issues could absolutely justify it if it was a bad year/stressful time sort of deal. Kind of depends on if you talked about it anywhere on your app.
And finally, I think your club is definitely helping you with admission.
@katie6745 @user_464093 thank you for the kind words!
good luck everyone… i’m so scared for no reason i really don’t think i’m getting in.
@OverseasFather sounds like on corona time. 
@DrSenioritis Thank you! Good luck to you as well! I know today is going to end in tears, most likely sad, but still ready to get it over with.
After we get our decision, do we just post stats in this thread or is there a separate one?
Why couldn’t they have just told us the time ughh it’s 1:15 am where I live already
To get my mind off things, what are your other choices?