The discussion revolves around the challenges of applying to graduate school, particularly under emotional stress. The initial poster expresses a strong desire to attend grad school but is feeling down. Respondents emphasize the importance of providing specific details such as GPA, current school, and field of study to receive tailored advice. A key strategy suggested is to focus on maintaining good grades, obtaining strong references, and gaining relevant research experience. For those with lower academic performance, a recommendation is to apply to less competitive graduate programs with good master's degrees, allowing for the opportunity to improve academic standing and potentially transfer to a more prestigious institution later.
