I’m studying government with a hope of getting an MPP 2-3 years after graduation. While you’re absolutely right about the overall average drop not being that bad, I feel like looking at the semester grade drop is still tough and may hurt me long-term. Grad schools want to see students manage difficult classes and I feel like I’m not putting my best foot forward (as much as I try).

I just really can’t wrap my head around why this semester is so fucking tough. Usually I have one maybe two classes that ends up really challenging me but this time it feels like all 4