The above laundry list of chores may seem daunting at first.

Do not underestimate how long it can take to draft a personal statement and have it reviewed by professors, or to secure your letters of recommendation from busy faculty. Fortunately, this process should be far easier for you than for others. Your recommenders will know you personally, and will thus make the submission of your letters a priority.

Yes, it took three long years to get to this point. However you are now reaping the benefits. You have been able to manipulate your university environment to put together exemplary applications to the graduate institutions and programs of your choice.

Your final task is to submit the applications and await your letters of acceptance. Once you receive letters of acceptance to all of your programs, the fruits of your adherence to the advice provided herein will finally be rewarded.