"Die and save oxygen.." hahaha..ok that has nothing to do with what i have to say..

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I'm currently a sophmore, and I want some advice and opinions. I'm particilarly worried about my poor grades in my freshman year. I took two math classes, it butchered my grades. I even got a C!!!!!!!!! So sad....</p>

<p>9th grade(all honors)-Geometry, algebra 2, spanish 2, english, band, lifetime wellness, and biology</p>

<p>I'm currently in the following classes(all honors)-European History AP, Anatomy&Physiology, pre-calculus, Wind Ensemble, Chemistry, English 2, Spanish 3</p>

<p>I was wondering if I worked really hard for high A's throughout the rest of my high school life, if I still have a chance at some good colleges.</p>

<p>ExtraCurriculars:
Model UN
Forensics
Debate Team
Treasurer of INTERACT
Lacrosse
Wind Ensemble
(advice please!)</p>

<p>Volunteering:
Frist Center of Visual Art
shelving/teaching at local library
Member of the teen advisory board of local library
Vanderbilt Childrens hospital
(advice please!)</p>

<p>*If you will, can you please tell me if the following will help get into college in any way?- I've been first chair for clarinet forever. I've had numerous awards and recognitions because of clarinet playing. I also got a scholarship at Blair school of music of Vanderbilt to take lesons there.</p>

<p>Thanks for helping me!!!! : )</p>

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<p>My advice would be to stick with your ECs - especially clarinet. And relax. Many colleges are forgiving about freshman year. Just keep on truckin'. A lot of "good" colleges will be happy to take you in the end.</p>

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<p>Is there any chance I'll be able to make it in one of the top 15 colleges? any hope?</p>

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<p>Well, I'm ever the optimist, so I say sure...so long as you perform well enough in your next three years of high school.</p>

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<p>Yea, you should be able to get in. It'll help also help a lot if you do good in your ECs, along with getting good grades.</p>

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<p>Well, I'm the ultimate worrier!! ha. I'm born in the second baby boomer generation so when I graduate, there will be a lot of competition.</p>