my grades are around c's.im a junior in high school and have no special area, is there hope formydreamcollege?
114211
I think you can do anything that you set your mind to do.  If you want to get better grades you can.  I may sound like a cliche with the following saying, but "anything you want in life is work."  I liked what one person said earlier, focus on slight improvements in your grades and you will be on your way.  Additionally, this is something I learned early on (I am 33 now), but never be afraid to ask for help.  Whether its a teacher, another student that excels and is good at explaining things or seeing if your school has tutoring.  Some of the people I know who are doctors now were tutored all through high school and college to assure they were 1) on task and getting the work done and 2) had a grasp on the subject.\n\nI would also like to add, community college is a route (especially with how much college costs) you could save money by staying at home (if possible) and the transferring to a four-year college.  Also, the college that I went to (Ferris State University) for my bachelors and masters degrees works with students who might have struggled in high school, but have potential and works closely with the student the first and second year to make sure the student will succeed.  Ultimately, as I said earlier, making it happen will come down to you and your persistance, hard work (from this point forward) and commitment to setting your goals and keeping track of your progress.\n\nTalk to a guidance counselor at your high school or a teacher you trust about the change you want to make.  Keep a journal and sign a contract for yourself that states you are making this commitment to yourself.  \n\nI have worked at two universities, seen and worked with many new students  just like yourself who may have struggled or not put enough energy into high school early on, then came to college and were very successful.\n\nMuch luck!
740357
Phillips Exeter is a very, very exclusive school. My guess is that your grades alone won't be enough. But perhaps with your extracurricular activities, you might be eligible. And it helps if you know your senator personally.
1046426
Ask your guidance counselor.\nThose colleges might also look for good SAT scores and stuff like that....Usually, being valedictorian isn't enough anymore....
135021
you have to devote your whole life to the stage. always be prepared to be unprepared, and don't be afraid to ask for help. if you're struggling between grades and fine arts, i know where you are and it all depends on the tests, no one will want you to perform for them if you don't have great grades in everything.
920011
Check with you high school guidance office, they should help.
1025523
It really depends on the grades of your classmates. If they all got A's, then you will be in the lower 10%. If they are more scattered around, then you will be in the middle somewhere. I'm guessing you are on the top 20% (or 30%).
369866
Study hard.  If that doesn't work, take up computer hacking and give yourself whatever grades you'd like to have.
693801
the higher you go in grade level, the more is expected of you. not saying this to scare you, but is a fact of life. keep all your old friends and also make some new ones. don't give in to peer pressure or become someone you're not. might want to consider some extra-curricular activities for social and academic reasons. just have fun and relax.
23686
In what year of high school are you (or whoever this concerns) in? This matters, because most likely, if your GPA is low right now, it'll take at least a year to raise it. This is because you're probably going to have to take a tougher academic schedule. Taking high track, AP or IB courses is a sure way to skyrocket a GPA. However, there are other ways: an internship, work study or vocational course that you can receive credit hours for, an academic summer camp you can receive credit for (and take it from me, I've done two summer academic camps, and they are LOADS OF FUN!), or even independent study (like working on your own projects and submitting it to teachers or guidance counselors for extra credit). Regardless of which method you choose, you've got to work harder than you are working now, and it's gonna take a ton of discipline. The best tip has already been given: DON'T PROCRASTINATE!! Keep working hard!
255212
Contact your high school and ask what their proceedure is. THey may need something in writing from you, but ask first.
271868
Have you tried going to you counselour and asking for advice? Have you talked with your teachers for a way to pull your grade up? Most people are willng to work with you \nIF your genuine about achieving you degree, this might be hard since your on probation but IF you are genuine about your education you might be able to figure something out with your college board members, teachers, something.\nSorry probably wasn't much help.
389168
Ask a teacher for help, or ask a guidance counselor at your school. There may be free tutors available to you, which can help you boost your grades.\n\nAlso, it would help if you believed in yourself. You aren't retarded, you're just having difficulties. Things will get better, just try your best to apply yourself and always ask for help. There's no such thing as a stupid question!
955951
Honey you just be what makes you comfortable. Just keep up your grades in school. Religion is also very important, but that has nothing to do with who you are. Stay out of trouble and enjoy being who you are. God Bless you. Hope you will have the happy life that it sounds like you are seeking. I love little tomboys myself. They are not snooty or finding fault with others. Good luck my dear and have fun.
639539
Ah kiddo--you just want to take pride in your accomplishment and make your parents proud--that's probably what is bothering you that you're a little disappointed in yourself and think your folks may think less of you. As you got older, other things may have distracted your attention and concentration from school work. You'll be dealing with things like that from now on so it's good that you recognize the situation now--I was much older before I figured it out. So to perhaps reduce the stress, recognize that you did your best (or that you didn't) and that's history now. Next year, if grades are really important to you, keep the focus there. Good luck and have a safe summer!
293510
Now that you are in High School, grades mean a lot more.  You have to ask yourself what do you want to do with your life.  If you have your sights set reasonably high, you'll need good grades in HS in order to even get into college.  It sounds like you've messed up your first year, but you can always spin that to college admissions people as having struggled but then you realized the error of your ways and redoubled your efforts and brought your grades up to something respectable. \n\nPlus, if your Mom was proud of you for behaving, imagine how proud she'll be when you start bringing home C's, B's and even some A's!
1003433
See if you can go to summer school and make it up. Good luck!
1042358
HI BEACH BABE.\nI WAS LIKE YOU TOO READING ALL THESE BOOKS ABOUT SURVIVING MIDDLE SCHOOL BUT IT DIDN'T SEEM TO HELP AT ALL. I WAS SCARED BUT EXCITED AT THE SAME TIME. AT MY SCHOOL WE DON'T GET LETTER GRADES LIKE A B C F'S BUT THEY DO SAY A B C F'S  TRUST ME YOU WILL HAVE NEW FRIENDS. SOME TEACHERS DON'T CARE ABOUT YOU BUT MOST IF YOU DO GOOD THEY WILL. I AM A LITTLE SAD ABOUT LEAVING SCHOOL FOR SUMMER BREAK. YOU WILL MISS YOUR FRIENDS ALOT.\n\nGOOD LUCK IN MIDDLE SCHOOL,\nVY