Basically I had to discuss my thesis proposal in front of a committee of Chemistry Faculty and also present on an original proposal.  15 minute talks each.  But a 2 hour presentation all together as the committee is supposed to grill you with EPIC CRITIQUING.    Very nerve racking--and it isn't easy--but I passed completely.  I went home and BBQ'd a steak!  Whoo time for bed.

Just to note.  This doesn't mean I'm a PhD--it's means I have a slot to become one now in the next 2-3 years or so.  But I can put "PhD Candidate" at the end of my name if I was crazy or something--I'm doing it anyway.