<p>Ok, So I live in texas, and I think our GPA system is up to 7.0, mine is terrible, last year it was 4.2. that was freshman year, now it is ending the end of the first semester of sophomore year, with with bad classes, and an array of As through Ds, I also struggle in Chemistry.
I am classified as a 'gifted and talented (horizons)' student and have mostly horizons classes, but for this year and last I have MAJORLY slacked off and don't have an AP classes, and only 1 or 2 upper levels, so that does not help my GPA. I am far above average in math, I can look at stuff I don't know yet and can solve it. But for English and Science I am average, if that. pretty much, my grades are garbage, my GPA is also garbage, I have 2 years (junior, senior) and a semester to fix this. What do I do? I intend to get into a better college than Stephen F. Austin which happens to be where my grandparents live. I just feel as though I am far more capable than a lot of people in my regular level classes. I don't have my PSAT scores yet, and I just missed the PACT test. I was absent for it. WHAT DO I DO TO SOLVE ALL MY PROBLEMS?
I'd prefer to be an engineer of some sort or computer programmer. Perhaps even a nuclear chemist(but I don't have a strong understanding of this subject).</p>
<p>First of all, stop slacking off (spoken as a parent)! If you show that you can do better in your last two years, many colleges will take it into consideration, particularly if your test scores show that you have the ability. That being said, when I look at applications, I like to see a student who works hard and gets good grades with slightly lower test scores than a students who has great test scores and poor work habits and grades.</p>
<p>The most critical adjustment that students face when starting college (and it goes double for engineers) is having to manage their own time without mom and dad nagging. There are a lot of potential distractions in college settings and you need to have good work habits to do well.</p>
<p>Bottom line, don’t worry about colleges now, just worry about learning, getting the best grades you can and challenging yourself in high school. You will get into the college you earn with your hard work.</p>
<p>It’s one step at a time. Go to school. Pay attention. Do well in class and on tests. Get to know your teachers. Talk to them about your ambitions. Read. Google…</p>
<p>If my son had D’s on his high school transcript and was capable of more, I would save my college $'s that I had saved for him and have him work for a year to see if that changes his motivation and work habits. </p>
<p>Some kids are forced to do their homework and check in with their parents regularly. A parents that sees this as necessary for a freshman or sophomore also realizes they have to back off for a junior and senior to make sure their student will be ready for college. From what you typed, you are not yet ready to go off to college. You may not even be ready for community college. If you’re brilliant in math as you say, the only right answer may be to take time off after high school and re-set your approach. Colleges do look at grade trends and sometimes they weigh freshman grades lighter, but they certainly look at junior and early senior grades. You have time to show your potential still … don’t waste it. Get the help or tutoring you need; seek counseling if you think depression may be playing a role, exercise if you don’t already. Turn yourself around and start taking charge of your path.</p>
<p>Ca you retake any classes? A football player in our school did some online classes over the summer (I think it was thru the high school). The colleges may see the old scores, but maybe you can replace some of those D’s in your gpa. Ask you counselor now! It will also show that you cared.</p>
<p>The year is not over. If they are year long classes you can bring the low ones up.</p>