I appreciate the honesty! I just got out of a relationship and now I am focusing all of my energy on self care, therapy, and learning new skills because of how this career is. What mentality did you have when you applied? Right now I am super focused on my career and feel that my passion can ultimately push me through. I’m also really good at having a “fake it to make it” mentality. Not that you need to know all of that but I guess I’m trying to put who I am into perspective.

Did you get into a top 20 school? Right now, I am mostly looking to apply to midtier schools and the my undergrad’s program since I know the professors here. What things are you doing on your leave to better prepare yourself when you return? (Sorry if this is too many questions!)