<p>I am a junior right now in the highest ranked school in my state. I am finding it difficult to do well. My problem classes are AP Calculus BC, AP Chemistry, and Honors Biology.
I'm just at all a loss of what to do. I'm trying and studying every single day but my grades remain low Bs on tests and quizzes.
And my classes aren't impossible! There are students who are doing amazing on their tests and quizzes (students who are taking the same courseload) and I'm still just not doing well. I'm just frustrated because I am working hard and with what seems to be little result. I am continuously motivating myself, but it's just so difficult.
Please advise before I lose my sanity and before I just quit it all. </p>
<p>if u truly are working hard, then u aren’t working smart. As u have said the classes aren’t impossible, so other ppl must have found ways to “hack” them.</p>
<p>Try isolating your problems. Are you making stupid mistakes, or do your issues stem from a lack of understanding?
If they are stupid mistakes: do practice problems in excess, both timed and not timed for math, do practice multiple choice, and have your parents/siblings/friends quiz you. The more confident you are, the less likely you are to do something dumb. Also, on the actual test, slow down and take a deep breath. Never assume the first answer you see is the right one. Remember to breathe and be calm.
If you don’t understand: go to the teacher and ask for help! Review the textbook and your notes, as well as doing practice problems. Try not to overload on the work, as this will fry you and make you a nervous wreck. Studying every night is great, but don’t do it until three in the morning.
Generally: Use the people that are acing the class and ask for their methods! Use your resources (AP review books, the internet, your family, your friends, your teachers), don’t freak out, and remember you got into this class for a reason.</p>
<p>I hope this was helpful. If it wasn’t, I’m sorry!</p>
<p>If you’re working hard and not getting the grades you want, then something’s messed up. Try a different approach to studying. If you usually read from the textbook, try listening to some lectures; if you usually use flash cards, try taking some practice exams.</p>