<p>I don’t want to beat up on the OP, so let me try to put this in a more constructive way: you obviously are smart and have great potential, but you haven’t been working up to your potential in high school. It doesn’t appear to be because the material is too hard for you; rather, it appears to be because of attitude or work habit issues. You need to solve those issues, either before you go to college or after you get there. Going to a large, impersonal college may make those issues worse–and going to a super-challenging college might cause you to fall behind quickly if you are still struggling with them. Look for schools that will provide support for your particular needs.</p>