<p>ok, at my school there are a lot of people who are in all honors/AP classes but clearly dont give a damn about any of the subjects, and have no real passion for any one specific thing (like they dont even enjoy learning)... they just sit home and memorize things so they get all As in every subject (theres one girl who has gotten all As, not a single A-, in all honors/available APs in every subject ALL 4 YEARS (at my school which is one of the toughest in the nation)... this is insane no? so it brings done everyone else and it just really annoys me. </p>
<p>anyone else agree/wanna vent?
(i'm so stressed :()</p>
<p>I think that there has to be some degree of passion (undoubtedly at least for good grades) for a person to get As in every subject in honors and AP classes. Just because she isn't a "math person" or an "english person" doesn't mean that she deserves to get a B. For instance, I really don't like English at all, but that's not to say that I don't work and deserve to get an A in the class or that my 5 on the AP exam last year should be changed to a 3 just because it isn't my favorite subject. I worked for that grade, and I think I deserve it just as much as any other person, even if they do plan on getting a Ph.D. in English or whatnot. </p>
<p>BTW, what school do you go to that is so tough?</p>
<p>i agree that she is absolutely a hard worker (and to be honest i really like her as a person)...maybe i'm just jealous...
but its not just her, its other ppl too. like the kind of people who complain about everything and clearly dont enjoy it.</p>
<p>I disagree about the passion...having a passion for an A is different for having a passion for a subject...very different...taking AP,s is often memorizing for a test, if te teacher teaches to a test...that said, ignore the complaining, if they complain, say nothing...</p>
<p>People that do things for the status and not for a true passion want reassurance, and they want to show off. "Oh, I have to work so hard to get all these A's, in all these honors and AP classes, woe is me". </p>
<p>My advice, ignore the complaints. If you not respond, the complaining will stop somewhat because they are getting sympathy, which, in my opinion is not deserved. There are alot of people in this world I would listen to complain, but having to study is not one. She works hard, but to complain about it, when it is clearly her choice, is immature. I understand the frustration, and to admit a little jealously is healthy. </p>
<p>So, you, stop caring about the classes and grades. That is your choice. They can be your friends, but don't let them complain anymore. Say, you know, if its that hard, change classes. Say that over and over and over and over. You will be amazed.</p>
<p>Part of school is doing your assigned task and managing your time well. In every career there are things that you need to do that you might not necessarily want to do. "Whoops, I forgot to file my tax returns because I was writing a poem." as an extreme example. School is supposed to prepare you for life, and it is unrealistic that in real life, we all only do the things that we are passionate about.</p>
<p>Everyone needs some venting time, but I wouldn't worry about people like this. They get As solely for college purposes, rather than truly loving the class and doing the hardwork to get a solid A. Just don't worry about these people is my advice to you.</p>
<p>yeah man i used to get ticked off at these people too, haha ticked off
but like, im going to the college i want to regardless so i just relegate myself to makign fun of them, its actually much more entertaining than worrying about whether their gpa is higher than mine cause honestly, it doesnt make any difference.</p>
<p>If these overachievers you talk about think academic credentials are more important than life itself and are willing to go to such great lengths to be at the top of the class, let them. You don't have to play that game. Unfortunately, these message boards are populated by charter members of the Academic Performance Cult.</p>
<p>actually mruncleramos, youre wrong, because later in life i WILL be focusing on my passion. i will NOT be spending hours doing mindless work with the sole focus of having something look good on my transcript. life is what you make of it, just like school, and if i focus on what i truly am passionate about, i will excel, and i will hire someone else to do my taxes. ;)</p>
<p>"if i focus on what i truly am passionate about, i will excel, and i will hire someone else to do my taxes" say the thousands of teenagers with their heads in the clouds, most of whom will fade into obsurity as life gives them a slap of reality. btw, i share your frustration. i too have a passion, but it will probably turn out to be nothing</p>