This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Buzz·Posted on Jan 24, 201515 Thoughts Everyone Has When Applying To Grad SchoolMay the odds be ever in your favor.by kelseyxtensenCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. People are in awe of how you've got it all together when you tell them you're applying to grad school. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. But on the inside, you don't feel very together at all. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. You start researching grad schools on the internet... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. ...but no matter how much research you do, you feel totally blind-sighted by the application process. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. You feel really annoying reminding all your recommendation providers to get their stuff in on time. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. It's impossible to narrow down the list of places you'll apply. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. But applications are, like, mad expensive. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. When your applications are all in, you feel like you've finally found some peace... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. ...but then you start going over all the little things you would have done differently in your applications. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. And it feels like YEARS in between submitting the application and getting the decisions. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 11. Especially when people talk about getting admissions offers way before you. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 12. You're split between convincing yourself no program wants you... Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 13. ...and fantasizing about opening up those acceptance letters. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 14. But no matter what happens, at least you know you tried your best. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 15. Way to go! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF