Advice on future masters possibilities

Hi Everyone,

First of all I am not sure if this is the right subreddit to post this, so sorry in advance if its not.

I am not really sure how to explain my situation, but I have a degree in marine biology and I have done a honours thesis during my undergrad. It is currently under review for getting published. I am currently back in school, getting a diploma. I have always wanted to do a masters ever since I started my path to become a marine biologist.

But recently I have been getting shut down mentally. For some reason my grades at college has not been where I want it to be (70s-80s). This has hit my mental really hard, it makes me feel like I am not smart enough for a masters or I am not good enough for one. And though out my entire educational journey, no matter how hard I try I always get 70-80s on my tests and I am not sure why. I have tried different study methods and for some reason I can never get the mark I want to get. I feel like no matter how hard I am trying currently, I am not getting the mark I want. And this is making me feel like I am not smart enough or good enough for a masters. I completely understand that this might be a case of imposter syndrome, but I want to know what you guys think about this situation.

Also if it matters, I did pretty well on my honours thesis.

Given this, I am still currently applying and looking for a masters. But my mind is telling me that I am not good enough.

Thank you for your advice in advance.

Submitted December 19, 2022 at 08:47PM by yousadumbhoe https://ift.tt/KisL9He