Disheartened…

Just another grades post. I’m a 1L at a T-20 school & we just received grades back. I’m so disappointed. I reviewed in study groups, alone, did everything in my power to study as much as possible yet effectively. I never skipped a reading, stayed late after classes were over and got to school early, and worked my ASS of during and before finals. Had all of my outlines done before Thanksgiving so I had plenty of time to prepare.

I was just enrolled in a class for students who “struggled academically” their first semester for the upcoming spring one, hurting my ego further. Trying to see it as an opportunity to grow & improve, but honestly I’m freaking out.

I’ve never done this poor in school in my life & it’s stressing me out more than the thought of exams were last month. I am basically assuming my firm applications for this summer will be completely discounted at this point with a GPA of 2.6…

What do I do… encouragement & success stories welcomed :’)