<p>I’m kind of worried that you’re subscribing to the mindset of, “Intelligence is static.” Intelligence is fluid, not static! Even if you find that you’re bad at computer science at first (and to reassure you, I don’t think that will be the case for you at all - you got 5s on your AP tests, which is an impressive feat, and while you depreciate your SAT scores as “only alright,” I need to assure you that those scores are accomplishments in and of themselves), you can challenge yourself and study to do better! A quick Google search [proves</a> my point](<a href=“https://www.stanford.edu/dept/psychology/cgi-bin/drupalm/system/files/Intelligence%20Praise%20Can%20Undermine%20Motivation%20and%20Performance.pdf]proves”>https://www.stanford.edu/dept/psychology/cgi-bin/drupalm/system/files/Intelligence%20Praise%20Can%20Undermine%20Motivation%20and%20Performance.pdf).</p>
<p>You sound insecure and worried. That makes a lot of sense to me because of your circumstances. I’m in the same boat. Don’t let it stop you! You’re a great student. Do the things you want to do. See how it goes. If computer science is boring, if it doesn’t fit you as a person, it’s okay. You’ll make it through.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>