<p>Hi guys, thanks to everyone who's wished good luck and all ;) Have you noticed that there's like 3 or 4 other threads which have 'final' or 'last' in their titles??? It's so sad, and stressful, and worrying. But we've gone this far and i truly hope that people stick around, even if they've been rejected, especially all the regulars who always post such lovely things (long list, but you guys know who you are)... It's normal to feel so crappy right now. I think 1 out of every 5 posters has said "In part I am hopeful but then the realistic, logical side of me tries to keep down the hopeful expectations part down"... i sympathise with this feeling 100%. It's good to just be able to talk about this.</p>
<p>So let's just throw out all our feelings and worries right here and get it all out. Me first:</p>
<p>I hate than I'm in Europe, with the time difference and all, and everyone in the US right now is either asleep or doing something else, I can't post with everyone else nor share in the frantic mess.<br>
When I applied I was pretty sure I had no chance since my stats are worse than the average yale applicant here but I didn't care about being rejected coz I never even planned to study in the US, and if I get rejected by yale i'm sure I won't. The thing is, being here on this board with you guys made me want to get into Yale and seeing how american students are really like (sterotypes perpetuated on american teen movies are somewhat deceptive) and i think I'd prolly quite like it in the US. Just sooo frustrated right now, that this will decide the next 4 years in my life, not only coz it's yale coz it's the difference between studying in the US or in another country...</p>
<p>I feel a tad bit better, I encourage you guys to SHOUT as well!</p>
<p>Hey! i'm in europe too and the time difference is so annoying! and if you really want to got to school in the us there is still time to apply to other us schools!</p>
<p>Well it's kinda complicated, coz I have already made a commitment to a university in another country starting february so I decided to apply to a good American university which could give me a decision before next January. Since it's single choice, and Yale made it easier for me as an international there it went, don't want to bore you with details though so there it is.</p>
<p>Hey... I'm an east coaster, but I"ve been up all night. Hopefully next year I'll be in Deutschland though. I've been writing all of my essays for the Congress Bundestag Scholarship</p>
<p>Hey, I'm in East Asia, so I'm usually on at the odd times, too. </p>
<p>Gah! I really don't like how I have to wait so long for my decision! I find out on Friday, whereas the rest of you will find out Thursday. It's because of the time difference. :(</p>
<p>I'd really like to know and get it over with. My counselor says I won't be rejected(I'll at least get deferred) but I'm still worried.</p>
<p>tallyrand - People are speculating that decisions will come out today on the 15th 5pm EST or CST as it has done so over the last 2 years, wouldn't that still be Thursday for you anyway?</p>
<p>Converted to Central European Time it would be 11.pm of the 15th or 12 midnight on the 16th, so in Asia I still think it would be 16th right?</p>
<p>Thanks so much for making me laugh, freaking me out, keeping me from doing my english homework over the past week... you are all incredible people and I'm so glad I got to talk to all of you. I LOVE YOU ALL!!!</p>
<p>you guys are all wonderful people who have made the last few months enjoyable as i go through this stressful and hard time. I appreciate all the love and support this family provides and im glad to be a part of the positive atmosphere. </p>
<p>Wow. I just went back to look at that original thread from the old board, "EA Students Unite!" that davidrune started waaaaaay back in mid-September. When I first posted, one of the first things that I said was "December 15th feels like decades away." IT'S HEEERRREEE!!! I can't believe it. WE'RE GETTING OUR DECISIONS TODAY, GUYS. Thanks to absolutely everybody on this board for being awesome and amazing and being a constant source of distraction and fellow-obsession. I started out intimidated by everybody's great stats and accomplishments, and I ended up embracing it, realizing that I want to go to college with people just like you. I wish everybody the absolute best of luck. Remember, in a few months, we will all be headed off to colleges that we love. Those that get accepted must keep our pact and host us in their dormroom...it'll be a blast. And ummm, one thing: I'll miss the dessert thread takeovers ;)</p>
<p>No matter what happens, you guys are the best!</p>
<p>GOOD LUCK, you guys!! I sincerely hope for tons of good news. The Yale board is without a doubt one of the friendliest, funniest and most supportive boards on CC. You guys are all so deserving and talented.</p>
<p>I'll keep my fingers crossed!!
Lauren (from the Georgetown board) :)</p>