<p>Anybody have any coping methods until the end of the wait? I literally can't stop thinking about anything else apart from my admission to this school---it's ruining my week already!</p>
<p>I’m not quite there yet, but I’ve been really angry at myself for the essay I submitted EA - the main one. I only spent about a day on it and I think it clinched my deferral with otherwise pretty good stats. I submitted a better, additional answer to the “favorite things” prompt about a month ago, but I wish I could take the main one back >_<</p>
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<p>A good coping method would be not to go on this website - it only makes you think about it more. Instead, focus on things you enjoy.</p>
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<p>That is actually terrific advice. Surrounding yourself with similar emotions tends to only augment your agitation.</p>
<p>Take Extress 
(Seen the ad that pops up on the side here on CC?) It shows up on UChicago waiting threads. The girl is the ad looks very relaxed.</p>
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<p>@Maxxwell: HAHAHAHAA!!! That just made my night. Thanks!</p>
<p>StumbleUpon is the king of distractions. Just don’t get as addicted as I am.</p>
<p>My coping mechanism is, ‘um, M, if you don’t study for your vital, future deciding exam tomorrow then a) if chicago admits you, they will probably rescind you, and b) if they don’t admit you and you f++k up this exam, you won’t even get into any of the safeties in your country’. </p>
<p>Yeah, it’s not working.</p>
<p>STAY BUSY! I’m in the school musical at the moment. With rehearsal from 3-10PM everyday, there has been little time to worry :)</p>
<p>Here’s a perspective: be glad you guys applied! At least you did all in your power and gave your best.</p>
<p>I was batting up and down with U of C. Too high stress environment, detractors said only its Economics programme is remarkable (but I think all the academics are great), demanding core, too many EA and ED acceptances (means less space for RD), weird supplemental essays and not enough time (which on hindsight, would have been fun to write if one had time for inspiration to strike), very need-aware for internationals (then again, nearly all school are).</p>
<p>Medically induced coma is a bit extreme but very effective.</p>
<p>Seriously though, it’s not thathard just get off CC and keep yourself busy with stuff.</p>
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That is very relative.</p>
<p>Play video games, nap, read a book, nap, take up a new sport or a new TV show (The Pacific on HBO, anyone?), and nap. And try not to think about it at all. This is your grace period, dude, before the decision comes slamming down. Try to relax. :)</p>
<p>withdraw you application. You have nothing to worry about, then :)</p>
<p>Just play this game once and you’ll forget that you ever applied to UChicago (or any other school, for that matter).</p>
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<p>I went through the EA waiting game… The only thing you can do is try to go out and do fun things to try and forget about it for a while.</p>
<p>For example, just this past week, I was waiting for a pi day decision, so I went to the Opera with friends. I actually forgot about my decision and checked it 2 hours late… So, try going to a movie, or going outside to do your homework (away from the computer, and this website) to forget about things for a while. You must have some homework that doesn’t require a computer. </p>
<p>I know everyone says to forget about it for a while, and that seems impossible to do. It’s like the game (You just lost the game). Just think about other things.</p>
<p>The opera was great, btw.</p>
<p>Gee, thanks a lot, kitkatkatie. I haven’t lost the game for a long time. :P</p>
<p>that got you off the admissions decisions, though, didn’t it? 
I lost the game, too, though.</p>
<p>@ motion12345: Amazing game. It actually might help me with my Tetris addiction.</p>
<p>Substituting one addiction for another is not the best strategy. Humorous point though. :)</p>