<p>@NaturallyLerei: I would think slightly but you still got two more years. So take advantage of them.</p>
<p>Summer’s so close. I’m beginning to lose motivation… My grades are slumping ):</p>
<p>Ahh, sophomores. I would say that I was jealous of you but I’m not because I have almost completed one of the most grueling years in my life and you still have that to look forward to.</p>
<p>If I had one piece of advice it would be “it’s never too early to prepare”. None/most of you won’t take that advice, but I wish some of you would.</p>
<p>… I’m so worried about junior year -_____-</p>
<p>I’m not worried. I’m just going with the flow.</p>
<p>Meh. I’m just worried that in September or October I’ll be like, “f it,” and not try.</p>
<p>I don’t even know what school I will be going to LOL</p>
<p>Sorry, guys… I’m gonna rant. D: Maybe some of you are in the same boat as me… let’s talk. </p>
<p>=( I feel like such an underachiever. All I want in life is to do something BIG that will really make an impact on the world & help it in some way… but for some reason I feel that I have to do it while I’m still in high school. I know it’s totally ridiculous, but then I think of all of those kids who end up at HYPSM because they did incredible things in high school. I WANT TO BE LIKE THEM… but I’m not getting anything I go after. =( Recently I applied for a position with the school board & I worked SO hard for it & I knew I was more passionate than anyone else who applied. I know I deserved it & I’m not just saying that because I’m bitter about not getting it. =( I don’t understand. ALSO, on top of that… I have a 75 in math. 75. I’VE NEVER GOTTEN LESS THAN 95 IN MATH. =( I’m in grade 10 taking grade 11 math & we’ve probably only had 6-7 tests this year & he always lowers the denominations… plus in the beginning of the year I failed miserably on my first 2 tests because I came from another school & didn’t know what they were doing. =( alsdfjklsdjfskldj WHY!!! I think the average of those 2 tests was about 66% & it’s still hurting me. =( I DESERVE AT LEAST A 90 IN THAT COURSE. I UNDERSTAND ALL THE MATERIAL & DO ALL MY HOMEWORK. If I make one mistake on a test I lose so many marks because of his small denominators. =( It’s just not fair. Why do I have to be so stupid? Why can’t I get 95+ like last year? Why do I have to fail NOW, when it matters? I hate myself. I seriously am so mad at myself it’s unreal. =( I want to get into a top 20 university… but HOW can I do it? I’m trying to find ways to stand out by pursuing things I love but every door I open just closes in my face again. =( I feel like such a failure, I have no idea what I’m doing. I know that no matter what happens, I’ll still become a doctor & live a good life… but I feel like I can do so much more. To waste that possible potential… I don’t think I’d be able to live with myself. =( I JUST WANT TO BE SOMEBODY. I’m so afraid… & I feel like I haven’t done enough in grades 9 & 10… nothing HUGE that will set me apart. I feel like it’s too late to start something that will really make me stand out. When do people really start those amazing projects? I feel like I’m behind & that I’ll never get where I want to be. It seems like the world will never see the huge contributions I want to make to it. It sucks. =(</p>
<p>Once again, I apologize for that… I’m just hoping someone can relate. But I guess you all are overachievers & I just suck. =(</p>
<p>Meh. You’re trying too hard I think and overthinking the whole high school process.</p>
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A lot of the kids who end up at HYPSM are good students, but they might not have necessarily done anything incredible in high school. Maybe you’re just comparing yourself to the posters on this site. Remember that the people on here represent a minority of the applicants to colleges.</p>
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Why don’t you try being yourself first?</p>
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That’s reality. But jesus, you’re making it seem like you need to get into a top 20 university or HYPSM or whatever in order to achieve your full potential. That’s not true at all. If it is, in fact, the case, then you need to reevaluate yourself. You should be able to unlock your true potential wherever you go and at any moment.</p>
<p>cool it down dude lol.
Just work at it, I’m sure you’ll improve. I have a ‘B’ in math right now, but I’m typically an ‘A’ student. i’ve just been a bit lazy… I guess I’ll have to work harder next year.</p>
<p>When do you guys on planning on visiting schools? Is it too early to start? My parents want to visit some local universities over spring break.</p>
<p>I got my first C in world history but i know that history isn’t my subject.So even if you get a C or D in math. Try to work on it. Go ask the teacher why is this wrong. Or go to talk to the guidance officer. But Leffty, you should just be yourself first. Those are the people who are great. From being yourself first will bring you to being somebody.</p>
<p>I am also a sophomore, 15 yrs old. I really hope to get into either Emory, Georgetown, UCLA, Brown, UPenn, or Columbia…! I hope to become a neurosurgeon, but recently i’ve become interested in psychiatry as well. I don’t know. Also, international relations interests me (thus, Georgetown would be a good school for that course). We still have a few years, soo we can still change our minds…i just hope my goals/dreams become clear during senior year that way i choose an appropriate college. Other than that, I love traveling! i want to go to the World Cup in 2014, in BRAZIL!!! Also, DUBAI!! to me, one of the best things about going off to college is the opportunity to study abroad!</p>
<p>Hey Rolando4! I think you would make it to wherever you want. I also love traveling. I want to go to Spain one day and visit Barcelona. It seems like a very lively and enjoyable city.</p>
<p>Hey guys, let’s keep this active!
BUMP!</p>
<p>Even the Freshmen are doing better than us 
haha.</p>
<p>So how’s everyone handling AP week?</p>
<p>Badly. I have my government exam next Tuesday and I haven’t studied a single bit. I’ve taken practice tests in class and I’m averaging a mid-range 3. I guess I need to motivate myself a bit more.</p>
<p>No AP’s for sophomores at my school…! It can be a bad thing and good thing.
Bad for the overachiever me… good for the lazy me. xD</p>
<p>Good luck to all my fellow Sophomores taking APUSH tomorrow - my first AP exam… Not sure what to expect</p>
<p>^ Good luck to you! :)</p>
<p>Who else is taking the AP World exam?</p>