Checking your email every five minutes...
Checking the status of your transcript request every second...
i think
i've lost it.
I'm writing another post today because I missed my post yesterday. I'm also writing because I'm obsessing over the status of my application. Not because I'm stressed out about whether or not I've been accepted but because it has been over a week since I submitted my application and its supplements and it still says "awaiting."
Unfortunately, the university I'm sending everything to has a disclaimer on their website that says they are delayed in opening mail so I should wait 2 weeks to question the status of my materials.
This is what I get for procrastinating. My GRE scores have been received and one of my recommendations has been turned in. However, my second recommendation has not been completed yet and my transcripts have not arrived. I have no idea whether or not my personal statement and writing sample were received.
So here are my recommendations to you.
1. Know who your recommendations will be from at least 6 months before you plan on submitting your application.
2. Submit your application early enough so that your recommendations will arrive on time. Many recommendation requests are not provided to those writing them until you submit your application.
3. When mailing any supplemental information by snail mail, make sure to ask for a confirmation from the post office.
4. If your university offers an online transcript request service, only use it if you can electronically deliver the transcripts to the desired university.
5. Start early!
A Question for my Readers
Do you think I'm being paranoid? Should I double check on the status of everything that hasn't yet arrived?
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