aliciaw

Let's be honest here -- in the grand scheme of life, who gives a flying fart if you got a B- or a C+ -- it doesn't mean you will fail in your grad program and be destined for Baristaville. That is like going from A to B to Z in your mindset. I'm pretty sure there is more to you than a few not so hot grades that you can offer your program. Try to focus on the positive things you have to offer. Life is not always going to be puppies, rainbows and straight A's and I am a bit worn out from reading people on these boards getting so down on themselves or writing negative things over such petty stuff such as a few less-than-stellar letter grades. This whole process is stressful and really makes you analyze yourself through the various portions of the applications, but I think you really need to stop picking yourself apart this badly because if you stay in this negative mindset, it will hinder you, once you reach graduate school.

Huh. I'm already looking elsewhere; the UK, and Canada (but not Ozzyland, too many Malaysians ) for less demanding MA programs than the PhD programs I applied to. Now, I just wish the panic attacks stop occurring when I look at more grad schools...

I really don't know much whether they would say anything over the Spring Break, but I do hope it's wonderful news when you get it

Huh. I'm already looking elsewhere; the UK, and Canada (but not Ozzyland, too many Malaysians ) for less demanding MA programs than the PhD programs I applied to. Now, I just wish the panic attacks stop occurring when I look at more grad schools...

I really don't know much whether they would say anything over the Spring Break, but I do hope it's wonderful news when you get it

Get used to this feeling. XD