and the other big project of the moment

[some_stars]

Through some slight googling, I have identified eleven potential graduate schools in NYC that might give me some kind of education-related degree. Granted, with a few of them I don't have a chance in hell (lol Columbia, lol) but still, it's a pretty good number. If I can make this volunteering thing work in such a way as to acquire a second recommendation letter, I think my prospects will be quite good--I do great on standardized tests, my transcripts are fine (they start off dismal, but the last couple years are good--a success story! that I can reference in my personal statement!--and my GPA is quite respectable), and I know I can hit the various essays out of the park given enough time. It's just this stupid "make a lasting positive impression on another human being" thing that's giving me anxiety.

I'm not completely set on New York, of course. But it would be pretty much ideal, not least because my entire non-parental family lives there and I never ever get to see them. But I'm also open to Chicago! And, you know, some other cities.

I have been posting way too much lately, I'm sorry. And not even about anything interesting! I think being at work all day makes me feel all bottled up and isolated. Perhaps this is an apropos moment to note that I never take offense at being unsubscribed. There are only so many minutes in a day.

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[lilacsigil]

You have not been posting too much - I'm pretty isolated from other fannish people (except my actual girlfriend!) so I love hearing about things going on in other people's lives, whether it's fandom oriented or not.

[some_stars]

aw, well, that's good to hear, thank you :D