The red ribbon

Probably you guys are wondering that I am lost for forever - but the last few days have been quite hectic. I met a quite a lot of friends and family - dealing with obligations and retying the old kinship knots. As a result I have got in touch with friends with whom I have last communicated 10 years back. It is a desperate last ditch networking efforts...

My application is moving at tortoise's pace - it is stuck in the same place for the last 7-8 days - I have hardly worked on them , not because I didn't get time , but because I had nothing to work on. I need some review comments before I can progress further and I am predicting that next week will be pretty hectic - believe me.

I have seen before that the last minute changes are the most effective - Is it because I can work under pressure? Or am I more driven? I don't know the answer but I remember that I worked arduously on Michigan essays just the week before submission and they turned fantastic.

So, what's the status of my applications?
MIT - I am expecting a big ding-dinga-ding by next week.
Michigan - I will be waiting for that phone call.
Berkeley - Long wait!!
Kellogg/Wharton - Almost there , I can see the red ribbon.

Before, I was thinking that I should apply to some other school in the third round but I have to reconsider this decision as applying in the third round is moot , especially if I apply to the top 10 schools. I am confused - I have to think over it.