Darn... Wasted $$ too on St. Luke's and SIU IM.
But, me feels that we should not underestimate the PDs that screen and make these decision. For all you know, they would also qualify for the elite committee that decided on Nobel awardee in Norway
Let us remain optimistic about our chances.
Here is how optimism works will work for us. The mantra is:
Any program that rejects my appln. is a crappy good for nothing program just applied for fun;
Any program that gives me an IV invites is a very strong and competitive program; and
The program that matches me is the best program in the entire USofA; and its further strengthened by my presence.
Peace...