<p>I'm a sophomore, in Geometry (yeah, I'm TERRIBLE at math.) I have my midterm on monday, for math. Turns out, if I get anything below an 85, I'll have a C for the semester.
I have one of the highest Chem grades (86%, it's a tough class and the class average is in the C-range.) and pretty strong A's in all of my other subjects. I want to be an English major. So my grades currently are...</p>
<p>Honors Chem-86% (basically read that as an A)
Honors Spanish II-95%
Honors World History-96%
Honors American Literature-97%
Theology: 93%
Geometry: 75% :S</p>
<p>First quarter I got an 83% in math. Second quarter, what I put above: 75%. </p>
<p>33.2 + 30 + 17 = 80.2%; meaning that if I get under an 85% on the midterm, I can say farewell to my B average for the semester.</p>
<p>How much will this screw me over? Last year I had a B in math, too. I have a tutor now (he's 1000x better than my teacher) so I'll definitely get an A next semester. I want to go to an Ivy League school.</p>
<p>Talk about rubbish advice. I asked this question because I want to know how badly this will affect my chances of getting into an Ivy League school, not an answer from a p.o.s bubble-burster such as yourself. If you’re going to say stuff like that, then don’t even bother posting at all.</p>
<p>EDIT: Wow, that sounded harsh. Sorry but I’m on the edge lately and people like him/her/it don’t really help.</p>
<p>I’m a Sophomore too and I want to go to an Ivy League school too. I want to go to UPenn. I have a 95% in Geometry. One C I’m sure won’t destroy your chances. My Freshman year I got a C in Physics. I thought it was the end of the world. Colleges like to you take the harder classes, challenge yourself, and improvement. I would go over the material until it’s stuck in your brain. Do some practice problems, to see your strengths and weaknesses. Good Luck. I do well in Geometry because I take the time to learn the material. Good Luck. :)</p>
<p>Just make a really intensive review for yourself.
Your math ability is somewhat relative to how much you study.
For example:
I’m pretty good at math, but not amazing, just a bit above average.
On my 2nd six term Pre-AP Algebra 2 test I did all of my homework on time, paid attention, and did the extra credit, but didn’t study.
I made a 73.
The 3rd term test I made a review that would essentially simulate the test, crafted from the notes/homework of the term. I took my own fake test three times before the real one.
I made a 104.</p>
<p>It may seem like something you ‘just are born with or without’. I felt the exact same way about writing. I was never good at writing, but eventually I found how to improve upon what I was doing wrong, use better structure, etc.
For example, I failed my 9th grade final essay, but made the highest grade of the Sophmore class on my last one.</p>
<p>I really do recommend simulating the real test. Actually taking a test lets you see how much you will know when you take the real one.</p>
<p>Thanks semaphore and fantasy. I had a few B’s my freshman year due to excessive involvement in one particular activity. Hope that I’m not looking too bad…What do you think?</p>
<p>I mean, I take the time to learn the material, but my teacher doesn’t help much.</p>
<p>@FantasyVesperia
Physics freshman year?
Nice!
We don’t start any Physics until Junior year, and all of my efforts to skip a year in Physics have been shot down by the school.</p>
<p>Sorry, I suppose that wasn’t good advice, and it wasn’t helpful. I think you can keep a good GPA if you compensate in other areas. Also, if your GPA looks like it’s going to end up lower, try to compensate with a high SAT/ACT. Re. SAT. I’m sure you’d do very well on the verbal and writing, but you might struggle to get a high score in math. So you should probably study the SAT math enough that you get ~760+ to show the universities that you are also capable in math because they want people who are highly talented in all areas, not just their major of choice. I hope this is more helpful! :)</p>
<p>Yeah, I wrote you back but never sent it.
Probably because that week was lackluster.
In any case I just finished my very last grueling assignment before finals studying.
I’m relieved but finals still loom.</p>
<p>Have you considered finding a tutor? I’m not good at math either. I’m in AP Calc as a senior and I finally got one after begging my mom since third grade. I have an A in math this quarter and it’s awesome. </p>
<p>Anyway, I was able to get by through supplemental books, as well as online videos. You wouldn’t believe how many math teachers upload lessons to Youtube. Also, check out Khan Academy.</p>
<p>@nomad17 My teachers are bad at teaching too. I have to learn most of thing by myself. But no, being involved in extra activities won’t do you harm. Some colleges looks at the stuff and some don’t. Your Freshman is a year where you adjust to high school life. As a rising student you have to pay attention to your grades and opportunities. You’ll get far don’t worry. ^_^</p>
<p>@milesokeefe worst decision of my life lol. Physics isn’t really my strong subject.</p>
<p>@milesokeefe Yep and no I didn’t take it parallel to Bio/Chem. Physics was my only science class. I was very interested in Physics and still am, but it just confuses me so much :S I’m taking Biology now and Chemistry next semester.</p>
and no I didn’t take it parallel to Bio/Chem. Physics was my only science class. I was very interested in Physics and still am, but it just confuses me so much :S I’m taking Biology now and Chemistry next semester.</p>