Can a high school geek turn it around in college?
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Happens all the time.  One of my friends was quite nerdish in high school, but when I visited her in college, she was quite the popular girl.  Plus in college it's cool to be popular AND smart.\n\nAlso vice versa.  Where Mr. High School Popular goes to college and become Mr. Nobody.
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I can proudly say I am a high school geek. I'm cool enough, because there are bigger losers than me. More than that, I have confidence, I have confidence in me! (...The Sound of Music?... :&#92; )\nAnyway, the geeks aren't actually on top. You're thinking of nerds. The nerds are the 'smart' sterotypical ones. Think acedemics. Geeks are more knowledgeable on topical things, (Star Trek/Wars/Craft/Gate, Computers, Visual Basic Programming code, comic books.) Also dorks are just the lame, socially challenged ppl.\nAnyway, know the computer you're using to ask that question? A geek probably made that. Well, a robot made it, but a geek made the robot and programmed it to make the computer.
566281
Yes if you can master all the math up to and including calculus. \n\nI could give you a "nice" answer but the truth is better in the long run. If you can do very well in math and science in high school, you have a chance to get an engineering degree but if math and science are a mystery then the chances of getting an engineering degree or any technical degree are very slim.
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First, I would like to say it is RIDICULOUS to make someone decide what they are going to do with the rest of their life at 18. You will probably change majors a few times (I think the average is around five now-whew!)One thing that helped me is taking a "COPS" test which highlights your likes, dislikes and where you are strongest. Guidance school counselors should be able to assist you with that...Freshman year of college will provide you with basic and generic classes. Dont be worried if you have to claim a major in the beginning even if you are unsure. Nothing is etched in stone. I knew someone one semester away from graduating in engineering and decided he was unhappy with it and changed his major. With your Freshman classes something will peek your interest. Have fun and keep an open mind!
360630
My school (granted this is 15 years ago now) the student council winners were always the jocks and popular kids.  Geeks never stood a chance.  So I go with the be popular answer.
429887
If you're truly serious about it, it won't be a problem. The hardest part is balancing your life. In high school things are basically balanced for you. Academically its similar to the progression from elementary to high school, harder but in line with most kids maturity. If you focus on your studies and don't let parties and dorm life distract you too much you'll do just fine. Just keep reminding yourself of your goal.\n\n:) Just think of all the stupid people who have managed to graduate from college! You can do it.
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Maybe....some places offer it.\n\nhttp://www.career-edu.com/high_school.htm
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not going to college right after highschool.\nIt seems everyone is so much further ahead of me and i'm trying to play catch up.
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Yes. Since you are in college it would appear that you have already escaped high school.
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High school for me was rough but fun. I didn't really start coming into my own until late my junior year. I was still a pimply teenager that resembled Beavis. But looks can be decieving. After awhile I took care of myself a lot better and I found myself being the person that people turned to for advice or a quick joke. I got along with just about everybody. Basketball players, nerds, and everybody in between. Though I enjoyed high school, I would not want to go back. Academically, I struggled through but I did graduate.
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Yes, colleges and universities have information packages they send out to prospective students.  Often you can request them on line.  Most universities now have websites that describe their programs so that may be a good place for you to start.  Talk to the guidance counselor at your high school and you may find an excellent source of advice there.  Best of luck.
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It depends on how much work you put into it. Public school can, in fact, be really hard if you take Advanced Placement Classes, but it's worth it if you're up for a challenge. As for the rumors about the way freshmen are treated badly, those are pretty much false. Get involved. Join clubs to meet new people, go out for a sports team, or join the band. That way you'll meet kids with interests similar to yours, and you'll make friends quickly. The more you get involved, the more fun you'll have. High school can be a blast if you put effort into it!
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sometimes the old carrot and the stick approach is the only way to get results.  \n\nthe 'carrots' here would be the possibility for the person to increase their usefulness to society (practically speaking: a higher wage) by getting trained in a tech school.  you could also let them know about the social contacts they will make, appealing to their emotions. you could give them matrials guiding them towards financial aid packages that are available.\n\nit must be frustrating to you to see someone not get the most out of their talents.  but please remember that the decision ultimately rests with them, not you.  you can point out all the positives of returning to school, but if they really don't want to go, they'll come up with an equally effective rebuttal each time.  eventually, they'll become resentful and tune you out.  thus, the 'stick' might not apply.\n\ni don't know if you had someone specific in mind here, if that affects how much 'persuasion' you're willing to try to give them.  people like to know you're concerned about them.  they don't want you to tell them what to do.  sometimes it's a very fine line... but i know you'll walk it carefully.  good luck!
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For a high school student you have done a remarkable job planning your future. You don't really need much help - you have things clearly mapped out. Good Luck.
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I would put him in touch with an engineering professor at a respected college.  I have an engineering degree and find it hard to believe that a 17 year old has that much mathematics, analytical thinking and engineering knowledge, but it's certainly possible.
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I'm sure anything is possible.  But I would never suggest risking it. As you know the SAT scores really play a big part in deciding which source of higher learning is available.  I'm not trying to be a buzzkill at all.  I just know sometime we make mistakes in our youth that we can never change or fix.  All I ask is you really think it through, at any rate... good luck!
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Do not fear. No matter how "high" the courses are in high school, I assure you college courses will be very challenging. Remember, there IS life beyond high school classes. You will find that out soon enough. Just be prepared.\n\nChow!!