Just heard four hours ago from alot of friends about Early Decision for University of Pennsylvannia. Of the 8 people at my school who applied ED, only 1 got in. 3 were defferred and 4 rejected. Of course, they were applying to Wharton, but still.......
Not a good idea. Hearing information like that will only increase your anxiety. Isolate yourself and do something mindless.

Worse comes to worst, just take NyQuil or something that will knock you out. Sleep is always one way to pass a block of time.