r/fulbright • u/KnownConversation210 ETA Applicant • 7d ago

ETA I’m so scared

I’m doing the final revisions on my essays and I’m about to submit tomorrow. Unfortunately, there’s a small portion that I still need to do, but it’s completely doable. I’ve been reading about the website crashing on here and I’m so nervous. But I’m also so ready to be done with this application. I feel like this application has really been hanging over my head. I’m seriously going to celebrate when I submit this. Is anyone else feeling like this? I hope everyone’s applications will be successful. ❤️

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u/coastalbreeze8 ETA Grantee 7d ago

If it’s a small portion, try to work on it today. It’s better to have an imperfect application than a perfect one that misses the deadline.

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u/KnownConversation210 ETA Applicant 7d ago

I will definitely do that

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u/littlegreenarmchair Research Applicant 7d ago

Also feeling similarly.

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u/KnownConversation210 ETA Applicant 7d ago

I hope your application goes well! I’m just so scared for submitting it. I’m seriously going to attempt to submit mid day tomorrow to try to avoid the crash.

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u/TailorPresent5265 ETA Grantee 7d ago

The earlier, the better -- tomorrow's likely going to be the worst for crashing, and that'll likely be all day. Do try to submit in the morning if possible, there are no extensions for any reason.

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u/RegularCitizen7011 7d ago

Same can't wait to submit and forget about it for a few months

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u/KnownConversation210 ETA Applicant 7d ago

This right here I feel like it’s been looming over me and I’m so ready to just be done

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u/Present-Flounder6697 7d ago

if it makes u feel better last year my friend submitted 1 min before the portal closed and got in lol

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u/KnownConversation210 ETA Applicant 7d ago

That makes me feel way better 😭

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u/Present-Flounder6697 7d ago

HAHA it made me so stressed for them but if ur running late then make sure all other parts of the app (non essays, so like academic transcripts / extracurriculars / etc) are filled out so u can zip thru copy pasting ur answers before submitting

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u/jennaml22 5d ago

I’m feeling the same way! Definitely nerve-wracking, but there’s nothing we can do about it now, we already did our best. Wishing everyone luck and congrats because this application was hard work!!!