Underachiever, unfortunately.

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm not stupid, nor ignorant, but I messed up early in my life. I'm 17 and I've been slacking through high school. I currently have 4 credits on the way to my 3rd year, although I'm pretty intelligent. I decided that since I knew so much already, why go to school? I was in that rebellious stage. From 15 to now, I fooled around and missed so much school, around 120+ days[in 1 year], I had to go to an alternative school to catch up. When I did go to school, I was told by several of my teachers that I was one of the brightest students they've had, yet my attendance was horrid. I would score A's on tests I wasn't there for half the time, pass the FCAT pretests and I even passed the FCAT for 9th grade. Thinklink, I would outshine my other classmates, but my attendance always came into play..</p>

<p>My goals and standards for my career and future are set particularly high and if my passed doesn't stop me, I plan on fulfilling those to the farthest extent. I love challenges and I will complete my goal as well as possible, for me. Although they say I have ADD, I feel I can do what ever I set my mind to. I want to attend a University. My top are either Georgia's Institution of Technology or the University of Miami. From what I hear, G-Tech is best for what I want to do, which is a Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science. </p>

<p>I recently had an epiphany of some sort. I don't want to become a homeless person or flipping burgers for the rest of my life. I'm ready to make changes in my life, from top to bottom. I just wanted to post this to get some pointers and tips of what I could do to help myself recover from something so devastating. Also, Since I go to a alternative school, most of my work is based on being on the computer. Would a college still take those type of courses? From a credit retrieval based school? Thank you for reading this and I appreciate all forms of criticism and help.</p>

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<p>What year will you graduate? What classes will you get credit for? Do you have GPA? Will you get a “regular” diploma? Have you taken PSAT, SAT, PLAN or ACT? What will/can your parents support in terms of tuition?</p>

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<p>^I agree with Shrinkrap</p>

<p>Despite your interesting story, we need numbers and scores – unfortunately thats how the world works these days</p>

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<p>@Shrinkrap, I plan on graduating 2012, but most likely 2013. I’ll get credit’s in English 1, Algebra 1, Integrated Science, World Geography, HoPE and Music Appreciation. Last I checked, my GPA was lower than 2.5. I do think that I’ll receive a regular diploma. I haven’t taken any of those tests. I have support in that area.</p>

<p>@iactuallyrespond I understand, but the thing is I don’t have several scores or numbers. I’m not even that far into high school if you were to base it on numbers and scores. I also understand nothing in life is free and I think that the world has always worked so harshly, yet more recently it’s starting to become worse.</p>

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<p>I don’t really understand your academic background, but I’ve heard of several people who’ve used essays regarding their adversities and epiphanies to secure admission into competitive schools despite their lower scores. It’s definitely worth trying to spin your background to your advantage.</p>

<p>You’ve still got plenty of time to make changes, all the best!</p>