<p>I don't really have any relationship with my teachers. I just go to class, sit in the back or something, never answer any questions, don't pay attention and sleep half of the class. However, I still always got all of my homework and projects done, and get As in all of my classes.</p>
<p>I know I will get bad rec letters, only decent at best. (In one class this year my teacher does not even know how to pronounce my name) Am I screwed for like good or decent schools(michigan for example) and like 1 or 2 ivies that I will try? I got 33 on my ACT and like almost a 4.0 GPA (B freshman year), will that soften the blow a little bit? </p>
<p>“I just go to class, sit in the back or something, never answer any questions, don’t pay attention and sleep half of the class.”</p>
<p>So you’ll apply to some Ivies because you feel they normally will admit people who behave in a similar manner? Sorry you’ve chosen that path but it will have reprecussions.</p>
<p>If you want to go to some of the competitive, selective schools, you need good letters of rec-- for exactly this reason. These schools want intellectuals and engaging students, not people who sit in the back and simply go through the motions. So you’ve got decent, go for decent. And add a couple of safety schools to your list.</p>
<p>Are you a junior? If so, it’s time to wake up, participate in class and form a few relationships with a couple of teachers. If you are a senior, I’d say you are probably out of the running for any highly selective school with holistic admissions unless you have some fabulous ECs with strong letters of rec from those folks. </p>
<p>There are lots of good schools that will take you just because of your stats - your state school for starters. But realize that grad schools will also require letters of recommendation, as will many employers, so you’ll need at least a few people who are willing to advocate on your behalf. Now is a good time to develop that skill in networking, of which getting teacher recs is the first baby step.</p>
<p>Thanks for the responses. I play academy for a professional soccer team. I have to drive 5 hours round trip just to go to practice everyday. I get get home around 10 and I do hw all night. It’s not that I want to act “cool” by not paying attention and sleeping, I am legit tired everyday. I know I screwed up, will def try to be a better student in the future.</p>