i feel SO dumb compared to my friends...?

Question

one of my friends even said "Her plan test said she'd become a medical assistant, and she's the dumb one!!!" no..i'm not the smartest in school. and i feel like it's a huge accomplish to get at least a B- or C+while my friends think the world's on fire when they get a C+.they tease me about being in assigned access (pretty much a recess for the students, but if you fail a class, you have to stay in the library to study). and since i failed math early..it was hard to bring it up later in the year.

but to make an already long story short, my friend got a 3.4 gpa..and i got a 1.43 :( i'm only a freshman..but i'm really worried about getting into a college, with the way my grades are going. any quick study tips? organizing tips? anyting at all? or just advice on how to deal with my friends, or to get my self esteem higher? please help. or e-mail me. thanks.

Answer 1

Based upon the presentation of this question and the accompanying details, your writing ability appears to be superior to that of most high school freshmen. This indicates that you are not lacking in intelligence in any way.

First of all, don't worry about what those career aptitude tests say.

Second, you need to ask yourself if you are doing the very best that you can. If you are, than I would suggest that you talk to your parents about being tested for learning disabilities.

Answer 2

Coming from a school where the top 30 or 40% of the students have 4.0 GPAs, I know exactly the frustration you must feel, since students complain about it all the time. Since you're only a freshman, you may not have found your niche in high school yet. This may take a while, but don't worry: colleges know this.

My tips:
Try out various notetaking strategies and reread the material before each test, memorizing the small details. This should boost your grades. Organization-wise, as long as you can find your stuff, this shouldn't be a huge deal. Friends-wise, do you tell you friends that their comments bother you, perhaps with a "hey, at least you didn't get an 85 on the test" when they complain about a 98? Although that will not solve the problem, it should temporarily quiet them. Perhaps you are weak in, say, math, but you're strong in, say, the liberal arts. Delve into the fields in which you have greater strength, which will boost not only your skills, but your self-confidence. Good luck!

Answer 3

The change from middle school to high school is undeniably a huge one. It sounds to me like your friends were just a little more prepared than yourself. One hint in high school, if you show up for class every day, do all of your homework and classwork, check your answers and turn it in, you will most likely pass the class with a low C.

Get organized. Make yourself a planner of sorts that you can write down all of your assignments and upcoming tests/quizzes. Color code your subjects so you don't accidentally bring home a folder for math for homework in your english class. Take notes in class! When you're doing homework, if you come across something you don't understand, write it down and make sure you learn what you need to know the very next day! It also helps to stay after school if possible, and get extra help from a different teacher...not all teachers teach math the same way, so you may learn better from Mr. Smith than you do from Mr. White. Do what you can right now, don't put it off until the very last minute or you will end up reducing the quality of your work. Always take an extra step when doing assignments...if you need to prepare an essay, include pictures or a cover page...putting forth that extra effort can go a long ways. And last but not least, never pass up a chance for extra credit, whether you need it or not right that moment. To bring up your GPA, make sure your electives fit your skills or talents...they make for an easy A.

Answer 4

You will be unhappy if you are comparing yourself to others. If you are comparing yourself to your best self then you will be much happier. I know how you feel, though, I am probably the dumbest one of all my friends and it is hard! while I am not dumb, and actually am pretty smart by the grade scale(I get a B average usually) my friends all get straight A's it seems, all I can tell you is to know that god made you special and he loves you very much. If you know that then it will not matter what happens and grades won't seem as important anymore! Try taking an hour to do homework and study everyday after school also read for 30 minutes every day. As for organization, keep each class in a different colored folder or binder with a spiral notebook to match, when you take notes go home ( or to the computer lab after school), type them, and print them out. I don't know what else to tell you other than to maybe take easier classes if you are studying or to study if you are not, and to hang in there! everyone is different and no one is better or worse, just different. feel free to email me if you want more study/organization tips!

Answer 5

Don't feel dumb - everyone learns different things at different speeds and you'll catch up. Just have a desire to learn and don't worry about people around you. You're early in the game yet - try your best, study hard, show up for class - and you'll be fine.

Most students change majors a couple of times so just because your friend "has a plan" doesn't mean it's what she'll do. She may find she hates what she picked.

I'm a whole lot older than you and I can tell you that the more you 'rely on yourself' and don't worry about other people, the better off you will be, not just in school - but for life. Be who you are, try your best and know that each person has a gift to give. Every person excels in something.... don't compare...everyone's different.

Answer 6

First off please know that you aren't dumb. I am a member of Mensa with an IQ in superior range I never got above a C in High School. First thing you need to do is go to a counselor at school explain exactly what you said here. You may have a learning disability and just need to be taught different. My daughter has a problem where she doesn't understand things well if she reads them but have the test read to her and she gets straight As. Her school has made that accomidation for her. Law requires them to test for learning disabilities and to give you help if you have one.
The fact taht you care alone is amazing and shows a lot of maturity on your part I'm sure if you go to a counselor or parent with the same maturity you will get the help you need. If nothing else see if someone can't find you a tutor.
good Luck!

Answer 7

You need to study harder than do your friends and that means that you'll have to cut out some of the socializing and concentrate on the books. I know it's hard...I too had to study harder than many of my peers.

If you want to go to college you need to get that GPA up significantly. Why don't you meet with your guidance counselor or advisor and see if there are any assistance plans available to help you with your studies (tutors, on-line tutorials, etc.)

You'll have time for your friends but put yourself first. Commit to a study plan...set a specific time period to study and stick to it. I've heard that listening to "light" classical music (Mozart in particular) actually helps you concentrate and absorb information better. You never know...don't knock it till you've tried it!

Remember, knowledge is power and whatever you learn can NEVER be taken from you. Take responsiblity for yourself.

Answer 8

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