Update: Did not get in this time around . However, I applied very very late in the game, so that's not a huge suprise. Plus, I got two rejection notices. One was very formal and just said thanks for applying, but we regret to inform you...good luck where ever you go. The other was much more personal and said things like you're obviously qualified, we just didn't have enough spaces, please apply again next year. So thats what I'm doing. Applications for 2009 open sometime this month. Thanks to all who responded. Would love to keep in touch with all 2009 applicants. Maybe we can be study partners one day :nuke:.