please help...kind of scared!?

Question

Please help..kind of scared!?
Ive been thinking... I am an average student I guess you could say, I do my homework and i try hard on projects HOWEVER I am not like actually intelligent, if you know what i mean. The reason I am on the honour roll is because of me applying myself not because my brain works well. This is a weird question I know but, will I have a chance of getting into university? even though sometimes I dont get all the answers?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

I think you are underestimating yourself. No one has all the answers. Of course it all depends on where you go but I'm sure you be able to get into a good school. You can always try a community college first and transfer out. But I wouldn't worry about it. You just keep doing what you are doing. Some people have to work harder then others and there is nothing wrong with that. If you are really concerned you can get some tutoring but it seems you are doing well. When I was in HS my guidance counselor actually told me that I wouldn't be able to get into my number 1 choice because my grades weren't high enough. My grades were enough to make the honor roll. I didn't listen to her and applied anyway. And I got in and graduated from there.

Answer 3

Definitely don't worry about it. As a public school teacher I see all kinds of students, from the extremely bright and extremely lazy to the not so bright and incredibly hard working. Best advice is to keep at it, and in particular, if you are struggling ASK a teacher! Few students do this, but it is probably the best way to improve your grade. First, it lets the teacher know you are interested in your education, and thus gives you a ton of credibility in their eyes. Second, they can actually help you develop study skills. The best learing in terms of personal development often comes one on one, but most classes are way too large for this kind of personal attention. Most teachers are willing to help, and if you show interest, they will also write you an excellent recommendation when the time comes to apply for college! Good luck.

Answer 4

Sweetie, don't sweat it. You are on the honor roll, and for good reason - you have worked for it. Keep on doing what you are doing and you will be fine. Don't worry about getting into college...you will be surprised when you get there how many people really shouldn't even be attending. Oh yes, and not to mention the truly intelligent people who just party away their time...more openings for everyone else. And as far as not getting all the answers...NO ONE EVER gets ALL of the answers. Maybe on a given test, but you will be hard-pressed to find a genuine 100%er out there. Take care, and keep on studying! :)

Answer 5

YES! Congratulations... you've discovered the secret to getting good grades is applying yourself, turning in your homework on time, and doing your very best.
You don't mention what grade you're in, so my advice is going to be a little generalized.

First, your freshman year of high school is more important to your GPA than your senior year. Colleges won't even see your senior year grades because you send in the applications in the Fall of your senior year or sooner. So keep that in mind as you go through high school.

Second, take all the PSAT, SAT, and ACT prep study courses you can. Get rid of the test-anxiety syndrome. These are time-limited tests and you need to learn how to take them effectively. There's study software available, and SAT/ACT classes you can take. The higher your test scores, the more attractive you will be to college admission boards, and also to grant/scholarship funds.

Third, apply for every single grant or scholarship you can find. Go on the internet and you'll be amazed at how much money is available to send kids to college.... BUT you have to apply for it. Have your parents fill out the FAFSA because almost all the grants/scholarships require it to even consider you. Only the very special interest groups that provide money won't require the FAFSA form. You can do the FAFSA online, but it takes time to fill it out.

I have a friend who spent the summers after her junior and senior high school year online, filling out grant/scholarship applications. No summer job, just online filling out apps. She had her entire 4 year college education tuition, books, and living expenses paid for ahead of time by bits and pieces, from the 73 places that gave her money.

Fourth, get your freshman year (and maybe sophomore) college credits at a local community college. You'll pay 1/2 or 2/3 the cost per credit hour of a state university. The core credits will apply anywhere, and English 101 is English 101 at any school... why pay more? You can probably live at home and save a lot of money.

Answer 6

Doing the job is often a better attribute than simply knowing how to do the job. University entrance based solely on marks is ridiculous. Having a good work ethic and common sense should could too.

Your question and how it is worded shows you to be intelligent. Also, simply asking the question and thinking about your future shows intelligence. Don't sell yourself short. If university isn't a possibility there are all sorts of opportunities in other post secondary institutions with graduates in trades and technical fields. Mark Twain once said: "Don't let school get in the way of your education". I would say, "don't let university get in the way of your education." Good luck.

Answer 7

yes, of course!! If you are on the honor roll, whether it's because you are just naturally brilliant, apply yourself, or both, I am more than sure you can get into college somewhere. There are plenty of people at colleges around the country and world who aren't brilliant but know how to get through school. Don't worry. Just keep doing what you are doing, and if your scores on your entrance test isn't high enough the first time, try again! You will be just fine. :)

Answer 8

Yes, you definitely do. If you work hard, you can do it. I always had to work sooo hard for all my school, whereas my brother could just half listen/sleep in a lesson and still know it all. I'm through a year and a half of college and my last semester was a 4.0....first 4.0 so far, but I was close in my others. The only time you'll have problems is if you stop working hard.

Answer 9

Intelligence is relative! The jungle tribesman vs, the wall street investor. Each has their own level of 'intelligence' but different applications. You are obviously intelligent enough to care about your future and work hard to achieve good outcomes. For 99% of us that is how it is done - hard work. For the other 1%, I think they miss a life challenge that they compensate for in other ways. But either way you do your best and if you don't hit a particular mark (getting into Harvard) you re-adjust and move on. Your 'chance' of getting into a university is guaranteed!

Answer 10

Any teacher worth his/her salt would rather have you for a student than an arrogant genius.

There's a saying, "I'd rather have no talent and the best attitude rather than all talent and the worst attitude... any day."

The fact that you're on the Honor Roll shows that you're trying very hard. You are to be congratulated for that. KUDOS! Just remember that most college professors are passionate about their subject matter and it flatters them when you take the time to stay over and ask the questions so you can learn it the right way. When it comes times for grades, if your grade teeters between a "C" and a "B", they will more than likely award you the "B" for your over and above attitude (effort).

Good luck!

Answer 11

You should easly be able get in to a university. All you really need to do is apply your self and you will be capable of doing anything and from your question you seem to be doing that quite well.
Keep up the good work I'm sure your doing and will do GREAT!