CC: A factor in making us over achievers and...nerds?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>i just realized that CC isn't just a forum i go on for fun anymore. in fact, i came to the conclusion that it actually STIMULATES a desire in me to do more academically and...well, study.</p>

<p>i know it sounds a little off place (lol), but seeing all these threads with contents like-</p>

<p>"4.00 UW GPA; 4.86 W"
"2340 on the SAT [in reference to Ashraf Eassa, lol]"
"800 on Math II, Physics, and World History"
"2nd place in a Regional Physics competition"
"I self studied Calc AB, Comp Sci AB, and Stats and scored a 5 on each (rupac XD)"
"I missed being a National AP Scholar by 1 point"
"What did you all get on your Calc BC Exams?!"
People who responded: "5!"</p>

<p>and other threads where people claim calc bc is easy (while in my school its known as one of the hardest courses...lol)</p>

<p>all these things make me think, "wow, if they can do this, why can't i?" assuming that everyone who does this DOES have a life (i mean, being on CC while being that academically impressive can show some sort of a life besides hitting the books), i feel like i can do the same</p>

<p>so in a sense, CC helps push me forward. it might sound obvious, but i just realized that now..</p>

<p>i've come to the conclusion to self-study ap human geo and env sci next year while taking chem/calc bc/APUSH/AP Lang/Psych</p>

<p>i feel that with this stimulation from CC, i can rise above my peers in school who are afraid of self-studying, afraid of calc bc, afraid of all these classes while people on CC aren't intimidated as much (well, that just sounded cynical in a way)</p>

<p>thoughts? lol..</p>

<p>/rant</p>

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<p>...Wow.</p>

<p>I agree that it's a semi-motivation; I've reduced my gaming time by 1 hr everyday (BIG difference): from 8 hours a day to 7. On schooldays, I've scheduled it to 4 hrs of gaming, 2 hrs of computer or 3 hrs of gaming, 3 hours of computer...SIGNIFICANT change from last year. </p>

<p>I'm also reading, something I never do. I've read more the past two weeks than I did this ENTIRE year during school. Not studying at all yet, but it's kicking on somehow.</p>

<p>Overall, though, I'm still lazy and not too much different...it's a luck I stumbled onto this site, but arbitrary people on a website only gets you so far.</p>

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<p>wow, nice.</p>

<p>i managed to cut down on how many asian dramas i would watch each day.</p>

<p>well..it would be from 1-2 episodes a day (each episode is 1 hour long, lol) to 0!</p>

<p>there HAVE to be more experiences on how academically astute people have become due to CC</p>

<p>share!!</p>

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<p>Haha the only reason I'd cut down on bad habits is because now I'm spending that time [in which I would have been bad-habit-ing] on CC :/</p>

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<p>Yay, I'm famous :)</p>

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<p>Yeah.. i've been thinking that for some time, and it really does work. After seeing this forum at the end of freshman year, it really inspired me to work much harder, and i wouldn't be where i am today if i simply compared myself to the students at my school.</p>

<p>However, CC does incude alot of pressure and stress. There should be like a warning sign when a person first registers here. This site is very misleading w/ posts such as "BC Calc.. Psshhhh... easiest class ever. I took it in 11th grade." or "AP Chem is a joke of a class." Most people do not realize that you don't have to be like a CCer to get in to an ivy or top 10 school.</p>

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<p>Yeah, it vaguely makes me try harder.
It made me expect a 5 on my APs, not just wish for one.</p>

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<p>CC's definitely a good motivator. I just wish I found the site sooner.</p>

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<p>Yay, I just realized I'm a member now :]</p>

<p>EDIT - and that's why CC motivates me</p>

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<p>It's also a method of procrastination. </p>

<p>Like, right now, I should be reading this book about astrobiology for school. It's sitting here right in front of me, but instead, I'm replying to this thread.</p>

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<p>lol, that's true. It's motivation yet a source for procrastination. But really, CC has motivated me to work harder and not compare myself to the lazy louts at school anymore.</p>

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<p>Contradiction to motivation. This site made me realize how inferior I feel toward this process. In a peculiar way, it may motivate you, but also leave you feeling despondent of the reality of the college admissions process. </p>

<p>Good day.</p>

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<p>Do NOT study Human Geo. It's such a waste of time and not many colleges (that you're looking at since you're on CC) give credit for it. </p>

<p>I regret self studying Psych this year (even though I got a 5). I wish I would've studied something more interesting/important like Econ. I also self studied Comp Gov (another 5), and I would still recommend that course. It's really interesting.</p>

<p>Take more of a chance with your self studies; this year I'm selfing Chem and both Econs.</p>

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<p>well, a lot of the reason i'm self studying is because of general interest..</p>

<p>i'm taking psychology as a class next year, and i heard the teacher is good and the class will be nice too, so i'm looking forward to it</p>

<p>US gov't/comp gov't and both eco's are offered in senior year, so i'm going to wait until then to take them, though i am eager to take economics..XD</p>

<p>sorry about your experiences though ):</p>

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<p>I'm taking econ this coming senior year and can't wait since I plan to major in economics in college.</p>

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<p>CC DOES NOT motivate me, however I learn a lot of stuff here so it worths my time. This is pretty stupid but I always felt I have the edge on my peers because I spend my time on CC and they spend their time on halo.</p>

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<p>I'm pretty sure CC has actually broken a few spirits because they find out they're not as competitive of an applicant as they thought they were.</p>

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<p>I know. It is my motivation now, no longer my parents badgering for I know more about college than them...and possibly my guidance counsler. I used to think that a 2000 SAT would make you a god, but now I realize that you are at a disadvantage with that score when you apply to THE schools.</p>

<p>On the other hand, I know spend 2 hours on CC a day, while I could me excercising, memorizing my lines for the play I am in, waking up earlier, finishing the 3 summer assignments I have, preping for volleyball tryouts, ect. Oh well, at least I feel I am surrounded by more interesting people here. :)</p>

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i managed to cut down on how many asian dramas i would watch each day.

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Lmao. Oh really...</p>

<p>But yeah, I agree that it can crush some spirits, as it did for me the first 2 hours while I was here, but I'm typically not one to give a damn about the performances of others.</p>