Everyone keeps saying “you’re ahead of the game,” but this waiting period still feels brutal. I’m supposed to be focused on work, but mentally I’m already on campus. It’s hard to stay present when your future feels so close and so uncertain. How are other deferred applicants handling this limbo?

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Having a deferred admit is like getting a trust fund. You know it’s always there so you can afford to take risks. Do interesting things (that also are meaningful for your career and pay the bills) rather than hyper focus on the rat race like the rest of us.

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