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I started saving for PhD admissions 2nd year of Uni. I aimed for the top 10 schools, which meant I needed ~$1200. I skipped meals and other essentials to do this, hoping it would pay off. No one should have to go through this, or limit application numbers due to it.
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I remember writing the check for my one application fee a few years back. I personally had to withdraw for medical reasons, but ugh, it felt like a lot back then... "That much, just for them to read this personal essay?"
Exactly, I always thought they were taking the piss, first sign for me that academia was an elite club. I'm glad I went through with it, but others may not have been able to.
