Bazzle

Really.... why do you try (if you do, of course)?

I'm only a junior, but ever since last year, I've found that I really just don't care. I mean, getting into the college that I want to is still there as somewhat of a motivation, but it's the only thing that's keeping me afloat.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy learning, but not the things that we learn in school. I'd rather be researching other things that, while still educational, pertain more to what I want to do in life.

ilikeUW

I'm a senior and have already been accepted to a few places... Only thing that motivates me is my goal to not do badly in any classes. And because my parents are still on my ass about grades even though it's second semester of senior year.

Jman13325

the only thing that motivates me is potentially going to nyu. that is the only light in the tunnel. if i were to find out today that i would not even qualify as an applicant i would not be in school tommorow.

i have no other inspirations, or aspirations other then nyu

Bazzle

Wow, I seriously didn't see the other thread on this. I guess if a mod comes around, delete this?

cjgone

I became motivated because I hate seeing other people do better than me; find someone whose doing well but is a prick, then kick their ass on every test just to prove you are better than them. Every assignment is mocking your intellect, so you need to put them in their place. Everyone and everything is competition.

MarinebioSax

I agree with Jman.
The only thing that motivates me is potentially going to USC/other schools in California.

noimagination

I would prefer to avoid C's because I don't want to get rescinded.

EDIT: Also, I want an A in AP Physics because I like that class.

However, I don't try. I may need to start in order to hold B's in AP Lit and AP French.

futureboarder

I'm not in high school yet, but what really motivates me is the chance of opportunities ahead (i.e. boarding school). My parents have told me that if I do not get the grades, then I will not go because of the cost, therefore I make sure that I work hard. Really, for me, I find it is a bit about competition and making sure that I am always in the top 1/3 of the class. But, now and then, I try to live in the present and really learn. It is a habit of determination that I have, but when I am not determined enough, I have learned that procrastinating is only my way of digging a deeper grave.
Life lesson: NEVER PROCRASTINATE!!!

In the end, what motivates me completely is a real passion for the material. Sorry if that is not helpful!

jasonleb1

I want to go to Brown. And be a doctor.

Saugus

I've stopped trying.

WarpedSeth

I think it's just a drive for success. Ever since I've been a kid, not going to college wasn't an option. I can't let my parents down. But they've never pushed me. Just instilled it in me.

timeb0mb

Honest answer, my parents.

I hate it when they're disappointed in me for getting a bad grade. I've always been an A/B student and when I got a C one time(which is fine for some people, but I don't like it too much) they were really disappointed. And I hate disappointing them, especially when I know I could have done better.

bookworm522

The self satisfaction of getting good grades. I get no rewards whatsoever for good grades, I just feel good about having them. And, of course, yea getting into college.

BillyMc

I choose my classes, I should do well in the classes I want to take. It helps when I want to learn the material (most classes).

rrcjmcandless

I just don't wanna go to our state school, where practically 50% of my high school goes after they graduate. Plus, I don't want to disappoint my parents. And yes, I wanna learn, but the desire to learn doesn't motivate me to stay up until 2 a.m. doing homework or studying for a test. I mean yes, it motivates me to read the lesson and listen in class and sometimes do the homework, but honestly, not more than that.