I make straight A's but how do I make myself smarter to get into harder classes?

Answer 1

If you feel that you are ready to move up to other levels (regarding your classes) find a book on it at your local library. Find websites and teachers who are willing to teach what you are ready to learn. Read books related to the subjects. Also, do not limit yourself to learning only what is in the school books. Learn from everything around you.

Answer 2

Think of it backwards. If you are making straight A's, the classes you are taking aren't meeting your full potential, so you are already smarter than the classes you take. Start by taking an AP or similar class in your favorite subject, while taking a normal classload otherwise. You'll probably do well if you study, since it should be much more interesting stuff then you're learning in your other classes. If you're doing fine, try taking harder classes in other subjects you do well in, and maybe some you don't.
Ultimately, it is much better for you to take harder classes and get B's than take easy classes and get A's. This shows colleges that you are preparing for more difficult studies, which they appreciate much more than an inflated GPA.
Just remember: You make yourself smarter by taking harder classes, not the other way around!

Answer 3

Talk to your counselor and some of the teachers that teach the harder classes. They would be able to give you more information about the classes and if you would be ready for it. Also, it looks better if you take a harder class and get a B than take an easy class and get an A. It means that you took the risk of challenging yourself and made a good grade in doing so.

Also, if you do decide to take harder classes take those that you would be interested in, at least to start out with, and then work your way from there. You tend to work harder if you are interested in the subject than if you're not interested in it.

Answer 4

Getting straight A's doesn't necessarily mean that you are smart. You get straight A's by always following the teachers’ instructions.

I assume you both want to get smarter and also get into harder classes. These two things are not necessarily related. You get smarter by being curious. If you try to wonder why and how things are the way they are, you may will find yourself constantly researching things. This process in it self will make you smarter.

In order to get into harder classes you will have to research your own schools requirements and follow their instructions. You can try talking to teachers or other students that were admitted to similar classes.

Good luck

Answer 5

It's not always a matter of making yourself smarter. I mean you can try "brain foods" like flounder or take ginko or ginsing or whatever is the current fad is, but sometimes it's a matter of finding your "style" of learning.

It's called a mneumonic device (that first m is silent).

For example: I like music. And as stupid as this may sound, when I was in high school I got a real kick out of that Warner Brothers show Animaniacs. They had some great little tunes that had a lot of informaiton in them. Thanks to that show I can name all 50 states and their capitols, as well as all the presidents from G. Washington through Bill Clinton (I swear, that saved me on two tests).

So, whether it's relating it to sports, or music, or even fashion, or listening to someone read it to you, or watching a documentary instead of reading a book, or doing a project instead of taking notes, there's always some other angle you can approach it from to help you learn it more efficiently.

Also, make sure you have good study habits. There are a lot of books on the subject you can find at your local library. There IS such a thing as overstudying, and there are right and wrong times to study.

Hope that helps. Good luck!

Answer 6

Hey believe me I have been through that situation. I used to make straight A's throughout middle school and the first two years of HS, but now that I am an 11th grader, I seem to have difficulties in my classes, why? Well they are harder. You should not try to make yourself smarter just to get into harder classes, if you want to try the next level well simply do it for yourself. Challenging yourself is the best way to increase your knowledge. Just enjoy your challenge and try to get the best out of it. Good luck!

Answer 7

Talk you your counselor...
I've skipped two year of math in last year
and I'm proud of if.
Have ambition
Study up
Spend your summer studying... From 9:00 A.M. to at least 1:30 P.M. then eat lunch, and continue studying till at least 10:30 P.M.
Tell your teacher (not necessarily the councelor) and tell him/her that your classes are way to easy and that's the reason that you get straight A's. Go for harder classes and hope you still get straight A's!

Answer 8

There are several steps to make "smarter" than our class mate:
1. Conscious your strongness and weakness
2. Much more time to study and take individual exam
3. Discuss with other people about your answering or method of study.
4. Good time schedule and preparation.
5. Be honest and humble

Answer 9

Study different topic. Ask you teachers for advance also. Because all states have a difference educational standards. Get involved in enrichment programs during the summer at local universities. When I was in school I attended an engineering enrichment program. Now universities offer enrichment programs for such fields as forensic science, urban forestry and etc. The best program for young students is Upward Bound. They also give out scholarships for college.

Answer 10

Why do you want to get in harder classes? Straight A's looks good.