Thanks for all of the support, guys. I really appreciate it. I agree that I shouldn't put all of my eggs in one basket (I won't) and that it's good to be open to other options in life, but I know that I will be devastated if the best that I can get into is a master program at a small state university (not to insult anyone-that is just not what I want to do). Also, I'm afraid that I wouldn't be around the people that I've been looking forward to meeting. My time at this state university has been lonely/alienating enough!

I did talk to my instructors and they are willing to help me out a bit. Fortunately, both think that I can get back to an A if I work hard. I'm very happy.

Unfortunately, I can not spread my workload out, For starters, that would cost my father money and it wouldn't be fair to him. Also, if I want to have children and get tenure, I can't dilly dally (higher education is sexist, I know). I'm already taking a year and a half off to teach English in the Middle East.

Anyway, you guys have helped calm me down and have reminded me to stay grounded. I'll make it work. Thanks guys.