There didn't seem to be a main thread for applicants to Yale's GEPN program this year, so I thought I'd get one started. I'm applying for the midwifery specialty and am currently working on my application essays, having done everything else.
Is anyone else really struggling with the main essay? I've finished my apps to two other programs and was happy with how those essays came out, but Yale's essay guidelines as so restrictive that I feel like my essay is turning out all disjointed. The fact that we have to answer every aspect of every question in *exactly the order they list* (this is apparently something that you need to take very seriously) means that I'm having to tie myself in knots. I want it to be not only informative about me as an applicant but also a good piece of writing - and I feel like the essay format is making this kind of difficult.
Yeah, that email freaked me out for a split second - but seriously - Yale wins the award, out of the schools I have applied to, for being the most conscientious of our feelings. I'm thankful she even let us know that the emails might come out later in the day and that they try and line up the financial aid info. I think that says a lot about an institution when they seem to remember that their applicants are, you know, human.
I had the same reaction! Saw the email and my heart least into my throat. I'm excited but terrified. The more the staff interacts with us the more I fall in love with this school. Oh please don't dump me Yale! We should go study... at least for the next three years!
It's such a good thing that my work schedule has me pretty much flat out the next 3 days. Otherwise I think I'd be drowning myself in bad TV and chips just to quiet my anxiety. Nothing like back to back episodes of Hoarders to make me feel like "even if Yale rejects me (please, no), my life will not be THAT bad". Virtual hugs to all of you waiting on pins and needles. The end of this leg of the journey is nearly done...
This has been like a rollercoaster! I think at this point I'm just excited to know, either way. Maybe then I can sleep through the night. I second umas virtual hugs; I was beyond impressed and inspired by all of you ladies (and gents!) at interview day- good luck to ALL!!
It's such a good thing that my work schedule has me pretty much flat out the next 3 days. Otherwise I think I'd be drowning myself in bad TV and chips just to quiet my anxiety. Nothing like back to back episodes of Hoarders to make me feel like "even if Yale rejects me (please, no), my life will not be THAT bad". Virtual hugs to all of you waiting on pins and needles. The end of this leg of the journey is nearly done...
I've been doing a mix of that. I'll study for a while and then have moments where I just can't concentrate so chips and Angel/Buffy series to distract me. Hugs to you too! Hopefully, we'll all come out the other side as Yale students
i usuallydon't drink because I am a runner and I feel sluggish in the morning after even one glass of wine - tonight...and tomorrow night...I might down a couple glasses! pros and cons are obvious!
Clovette
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Yeah, that email freaked me out for a split second - but seriously - Yale wins the award, out of the schools I have applied to, for being the most conscientious of our feelings. I'm thankful she even let us know that the emails might come out later in the day and that they try and line up the financial aid info. I think that says a lot about an institution when they seem to remember that their applicants are, you know, human.