What is the best way to cope with entering a particularly rigorous highschool after a weak 8th grade?
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the very fact that you are asking this question means that you are far more prepared than you think. my advice to you, is, if your school is large enough such that you have a choice in your teachers, find out who the best teachers are and take their classes. also, if your high school is decent, they will have some kind of advisory program. get to know your advisor, and your teachers. when they see how motivated you are and how concerned you are with your own progress, they will bend over backwards to help you.
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I don't think there is any one thing to do. Here are some things to do:\n\nGet very good grades in high school.\nGet high scores on the SAT or ACT.\nHave a well-rounded high school career--do some community service, participate in leadership activites, and participate in school organizations.\nEmphasize your talents and gifts in academic and/or social domains.\nWrite a well-crafted personal statement that explains who you are and why you would be a good fit for the college.\nGo visit the college and talk to the admissions officers about the school.\nIf you know someone who went to the ivy league schools that you want to apply to get them to recommend you.\n\nHope this helps.
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1.  Ask yourself whether YOU want to complete the IB programme.  If you do (and not just because other people want you to), then promise yourself you'll work at it.\n2.  Spend a few days in your holiday time making a list of priorities - work to be done in various subjects, and a timetable of what time you will spend doing each item.  Keep to this timetable EXACTLY - and include 'tea-breaks' every 45 minutes.\n3.  Tell yourself that you'll keep to the timetable and not allow yourself to worry whether it's enough.  If you succeed you'll be happy, if you don't, you'll be satisfied you did your best.\n4.  Talk to your parents about your plans once you've made them.\n5.  I doubt that students dislike you because of your bad grades.  If that IS the reason then they are real ***holes!  If you can form a regime for yourself and stick to it, you'll like yourself more.  Students of your age (I'm assuming you are 16-18?) will sense your rising self-esteem and like you the more for it.\n6.  At your age, I went through this and made myself seriously ill by worrying about it.  It's not worth it.  Do your best but don't hurt yourself by struggling without purpose.\nGood luck! Email hardingphilippa@yahoo.co.uk any time you want to chat about it.
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1.  You are no longer the "newbie".\n2.  You are expected to be more "mature".\n3.  Your classes will be a bit harder, but ask your teachers for help if needed.\n4.  The only big difference is if you live in one of the states with standardized testing. That's the biggie that takes place in 10th grade.\n5.  Don't sweat it. Don't let people put you down. Treat others how you want to be treated. \n6. Start looking at colleges and taking the PSAT.\n7.  BE YOURSELF!!
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You can try one of three things:\n1. get your GED\n2. get your Eqivalent high schooldiploma\n3. do independent studies\n\nthe best thing to do is talk to your school counciler about all three, they should be able to help you and let you know more about those options.
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High school is not as hard as you think, it's kinda like middle school only your teachers arent gonna care if you have a crapload of homework from another class.  Also there is alot more people there your not gonna know.  So get some of your friends and make plans to hang out the first day so you aren't alone.
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The best advice I can give is: Be yourself!!!!!  Don't worry what others think of you. Boyfriends will come with time. You won't get anymore homework than you can handle. It's a huge step in your life. You will make so many changes in your life and this is just the beginning. Do your best with your schoolwork and prioritize. School is more important than boys and going out with friends.(even though it doesn't seem that way now). You will see that when you get older!  \n\nGood luck with this transition and all others!!
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congradulations honey...I told my kids when they graduated...you just finished the hardest thing in your life to do...high school...relax , the world gets better everyday for the H.S. grad...study hard in college, it means something...the first day of school  is the most important pay attention, your teacher will tell you everything you need to know to pass the class...WRITE IT DOWN...its not a dateing service...its school...be a nurse\ngood pay, job security, class...the boys will find you...pay attention to the teacher.and dont date him....lmao
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believe in yourself.  When you leave highschool most of these people you will probably never see again. There is a WHOLE huge world out there you know?  And it really doesn't matter what they think. LOVE YOURSELF .. you are the one that has to live with you
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When I was in high school, I was a straight A student.  I also got suspended 4 times. Why didn't they expel me? Because I knew how to STUDY SMART.  I was a sh*t of a kid - yet I knew how to work the system.  The key is to:    a) Understand and realise what you are    required to know.    b) Understand your deadlines.     c) MAKE A TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN.    d) Work efficiently - that is, work hard only on the items that are really important - assignments, exams etc.    e)   Stay motivated - constantly remind yourself why you are getting an education.        f) STICK AT IT - you can still have a social life and have fun, but remember your responsibilities and ADHERE TO YOUR TIME MANAGEMENT PLAN.        Anyone can do it - it's just a matter of organisation and targeted action.   Go for it!
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My senior year. I had the most fun because I joined a few clubs and was more active in chorus. I was in a trio that won first in state and a triple trio that won second in state. I also had lots of friends and fun. Unfortunately, I had a little too much fun and my grades fell so badly that I almost didn't graduate. I barely made it, but at the last exam, I gave it my all and passed. If I would have only done that throughout all of high school, I would have been an honor student, along with winning lots of scholarships and going on to college. But, alas, I didn't. Don't mean to bum you out, but it's true. I had more freedom as a senior, turning 18 in the middle of the year. I didn't handle 18 too well. I hope you do better than I did. Study hard. Get the best grades you can. Join a couple of clubs. Have fun. You'll only do this once, then it's gone. Learn from one who's been there, done that. Be careful. Be safe. <*)))><
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I know this will sound rude but...first you have to get out of HIGH SCHOOL.  Learn your spelling and grammer there.  From there you go on to a good college like Yale or Harvard.
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If your school has an advanced diploma, take the classes that you need to get that instead of the general diploma. The main goal in high school is to prepare yourself to go to college. You need to take challenging classes, but also get good grades. You need a good foundation in English, Math, and Sciences, but you should also take the time to explore other interests as well. If you are interested in music, physical education, shop classes, or anything else that your school offers then take one or two of those classes. Just don't overload your schedule with all of the 'easy' classes. \n\nExtra-curricular activities really count for vet school too. It will look good for you to do some volunteer work or get a part-time job at places that are involved in animal care. Vet offices, animal shelters, farms and zoos are a couple of ideas to consider.\n\nOnce you get to college it would be a good idea to focus on sciences like biology. You don't need to worry about that too much in high school. Just try to make sure you have a well balanced schedule and give your chosen courses your best effort.
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Get organized. U won't be able to do anything without knowing what is goign on. Study for a least an hr. a day, and if u don't get the material, get a tutor they help a lot. Also if ur school has any after-school clubs that help kids that are having trouble join! Take notes in class, and I know that this is sort of boring because ur teachers probably drone on about something that u think isn't important, but that will probably be in the exam, try to listen to ur teachers. Cancel all plans with friends because u need to pass or ur future is down the toilet. Make sure u study a lot (even on weekends!) I hope u pass the exams I know they are SUPER hard, but I sure do hope this helps. Don't worry a lot of people go thru the same thing u ar going thru right now! If u need any help, use Yahoo Answers there is a lot of people out there that want ot help (like me)!
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Be yourself.\nDon't try too hard.\nSeek out contact with your classmates, but let things happen naturally after that.\nDiscuss your interests and find people with common interests.\nListen more than you speak.\nBe prepared for resentment when you destroy the grading curve!
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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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Go to The King's Academy because if you don't you won't get into a good college and poor study skills will be the least of your worries. Just try to apply yourself and remind yourself that how well you do in high school and college will directly affect the quality of life you will have as an Adult. Good Luck.