<p>Stanford’s site looks cool I just can’t find anything specific about how to study.</p>
<p>Hey, kids. Remember to not do more college research than actual work to get into those schools.</p>
<p>I’m terrified of junior year, but my English teacher gives pure SAT vocab, so that’s one thing less to worry about, but I’m planning on taking 4 AP’s which is more than most people at my school take their junior year.</p>
<p>So has anyone read Cal Newport’s book, How to be a straight A student? I’ve heard it’s really good</p>
<p>No. I have how to be a highschool superstar, but I haven’t read it.</p>
<p>I am saying good bye to CC, at least until junior or senior year. I don’t see a reason why I should keep coming on here. It only stresses me out. Even the veterans and the creator of this thread have left. Goodbye fellow 16ers!</p>
<p>I’ve never been a huge fan of those study books…they make it seem like there’s a set formula for how to succeed in school, and tricks to study more efficiently, when it’s really just the amount of time you put in and knowing how you function best.</p>
<p>I forgot what it was called, but the only study book I kind of liked was the one Stefanie Weisman wrote. She was valedictorian of Stuy AND Columbia, and her book gives general tips on how to take notes and write papers as opposed to the nebulous “how to be a straight-a student”.</p>
<p>No. I have how to be a highschool superstar, but I haven’t read it.</p>
<p>Oops posted that twice</p>
<p>I got an 86 on my math test…I don’t think I’ve ever gotten under a 95 on a math test. But for the first time, I don’t feel any regret or sadness. I guess I’m getting used to bad grades.</p>
<p>That’s bad. Don’t do that. Reality will really hit you in the face for going that. I have one grade in the 80’s because I COMPLETELY slacked off on an assignment. Yes I was mad, but it was my own fault because I didn’t show what I was capable of, therefore receiving a bad grade. Luckily, it’s an assignment due every week so it’s ok I guess. I had finished the one due next week and its a wholllleeee lot different from the one that I first typed up. It’s amazing</p>
<p>^ Uh hahah you’re just like Holden from Catcher…</p>
<p>(By the way, most of us here are sophomores. The work we’re going through is different from what you’re going through as a freshman. Enjoy the workload and savor every homework assignment and grade you receive. I came into 10th grade thinking I would be able to pull off a 4.0 with no effort like I did last year…it’s not going to happen.)</p>
<p>Today in AP Gov my teacher was going on about someone’s essays they wrote for the movie review part of our summer assignment. She said she was really impressed and wanted to show it to the class tomorrow so we can see an example of a good essay. She compared it to higher level college work…since we are in an AP course ofcourse but she said it was like Duke good. I really hate to sound like this but ofcourse I hope it’s mine. That was the only part of the total assignment that I think I actually did good on. On a more positive note, the lowest grade for the overall assignment was a C and it only counts for 10% of our first quarter grade. We haven’t gotten them back yet but hey, that sound’s pretty decent to me.</p>
<p>“Duke good” woah…well, good luck! I’m sure that most of us would wish it was ours if our teacher said that, too.</p>
<p>Lol, she was just trying to say that it was better than “state” level work…if that makes any sense. Thanks, I just get annoyed by those kids who act like know it alls and didn’t want to sound like that or anything similiar.</p>
<p>Letmeseetheworld, I’m getting my ACT and SAT II’s done with this year and am planning on doing SAT/PSAT junior year. Yaaaaaaaaaay</p>
<p>In all seriousness, though, I’m really scared. Like, I plan to have my ACT and SAT II Bio and Math II done by December, and SAT II chem will be in May, but what if I don’t get a 750+ on all of them? I really want an 800 on chem and math, since I hear the curves for those are relatively lenient. Also, studying for these stupid things has essentially made my entire first semester of soph year rather barren, EC wise. I’m only doing debate and mock trial, and even debate is falling apart since our principal refuses to let us compete in more than one tournament. My research doesn’t start till November, and I dunno if my project will be ready in time for ISEF. On top of that, I’m self studying Cal BC, Bio (using Campbell’s), and will be doing USH through school; I’m also going for USABO and USNCO.</p>
<p>And after I fail at everything, I’ll probably just sink into a horrible depression.</p>
<p>^ I’m sure you’ll do excellently! That’s more than I’m doing. Good luck! Any reason you aren’t just taking all three at the same time Or are you not allowed 2 sciences?</p>
<p>@letmeseetheworld so was it you?</p>
<p>@Rocket: Seems like you’ve got a lot on your plate! Back then I honestly never thought high school would be this tough. You should be more confident in yourself especially if you’ve put it in as much time as possible to prepare for the test. I’m a little jealous of people who actually do feel ready to go ahead and take them now. I’m not ready but of course taking them now will be able to relieve stress for junior year. </p>
<p>@55al00m: Haha, yeah it was. But I’m gonna keep that between me, my teacher and you guys I guess.</p>
<p>Not really prepared for the chem or the math lol
I made the mistake of trying to prep for the chem by just using Kaplan, but then I realized that not only is Barron’s better, but learning chemistry from a good textbook is also more prudent. Also, since I’m going for USNCO junior year (USABO this year), I might as well get a head start. I also spaced them out because I needed time for my other stuff, like research and whatnot. Thanks for the encouragement though :)</p>
<p>letmeseetheworld, my high school itself isn’t necessarily tough; it’s a pathetic school. This is why I’m having to self study stuff like calculus and bio; the idiot teachers feed incorrect info, and I have to work harder to overcome the confusion. That’s what’s making high school tough for me. I just avoid the teachers in all the classes I think are important. The chemistry sat ii might be put off until early junior year, if I can’t finish the textbook in time. I really hope I can, though. I really do not want to worry about anything but GPA, EC’s, and SAT junior year. Congrats on the essay btw 
I’m sure you deserve it</p>