What can I do now? Any advice is appreciated.

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hi, </p>

<p>So I'm a Junior in high school now, and I just have a couple of questions. :)
I'm enrolled in nearly all the honors and AP courses that my school offers with the exception of math. I struggle in math a lot, it's my worst subject. This year I'm in regular Algebra II, and, like I have been doing all my life, will probably get a B in the class. Last year I got a C in Geometry during the first semester. It was the only C I've ever gotten in my life though, and I will NEVER get another one. </p>

<p>However, I mean, compared to most of the other Juniors at my school, I'm a year ahead in science. I had a little bit of a hard time in Honors Chemistry last year, but I still managed a B+, and I'm really great at Biology and Anatomy and Physiology.</p>

<p>I get all A+'s in EVERY other subject other than math.</p>

<p>I am intrigued by the human body, more specifically the study of the brain. After I graduate from high school and go to college, I'd like to major in something like Neurobiology or Neuroscience, but the problem is that I feel that I won't be able to do that due to my average math grades. Is there anything that I can do now? Or have I really screwed myself up? </p>

<p>My Guidance Counselor won't let me skip ahead on math or anything, either. He's very headstrong and just wants me to stay where I currently am regarding math. BUT, I COULD teach myself AP Calculus and take the exam, I don't think there's anything he could really do about that...Should I?? My mom bought me a Calculus textbook in case I decide to self-study it, and I already have. I like Calculus, and for some reason, I don't find it as hard. The question though, is whether or not I should continue to self study it, because sometimes I feel like I'm wasting my time.</p>

<p>Can someone with B's for math grades and A's for science grades (excluding Chemistry...I got a B+ in that class last year) major in neurobiology or neuroscience in college?</p>

<p>Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)</p>

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<p>I find neuroscience REALLY interesting too, planning on a double major with it, but I think you should have an idea of what colleges you want to go to and see what there math requirements are for the major. See if it would be possible or of you think it will be possible. Genarally, neuroscience has two semesters of math, I think, it depends on the program. Take the AP Calc and see how you do MAYBE as a precursor.</p>

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<p>If math is your worst subject you can…</p>

<p>[ul]
[<em>]Try to improve
[</em>]Try to compensate
[li]Try to not worry[/li][/ul]</p>

<p>While your guidance counselor seems to be impeding you, the path to improvement could be found through tutoring, self-studying a subject (Calculus), dual-enrollment, or getting an A in Algebra II. You evidently have the ambition to do so. </p>

<p>If you really are weak in math, you may also try to balance your handicap. Self-studying an AP Calc exam, or taking the SAT Math I or II may help your case. Essentially, this would prove that you did not run away from math, but rather, persevered through extended exposure. </p>

<p>Finally, math is not always necessary. Physics may require a degree of calculus, as will many STEM majors, but you are not doomed. If you have a compelling transcript and application, one C in math will not harm you.</p>

<p>Have a strong junior year. You still have quite a bit of time! :)</p>