Timeline for I am a student of high potential but not great on paper, how should I go about transferring to a university more at my level?
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| Mar 3, 2015 at 17:28 | comment | added | Lightness Races in Orbit | Good grief, mate... | |
| Mar 3, 2015 at 16:53 | answer | added | cs_alumnus | timeline score: 0 | |
| Mar 2, 2015 at 22:01 | comment | added | quant | @Kik you're absolutely right. It's not the OP's fault they are being underwhelmed at university, but it is going affect their ability to progress, so it's best to be aware of the consequences and try to work with them. Dwelling on the causes of the situation is unlikely to help him/her progress. | |
| Mar 2, 2015 at 21:37 | comment | added | SE318 | @gnometorule Also, I should mention, I understand that I made mistakes. I was a stupid 18 year old kid, and I regret that now. What I am trying to ask is how can I overcome those mistakes to realize my true potential? If I wasn't currently getting a very high A in my classes or if I felt that I didn't have a solid understanding of the material(even if I was still getting an A), I would be working very hard on them, but I have near-perfect scores(I get marked down on occasion because I don't always know what is "obvious" to others.) and I feel I have a good understanding of the subject matter. | |
| Mar 2, 2015 at 20:46 | comment | added | SE318 | @gnometorule, The classes I did poorly on were classes I took in my first few years as an undergraduate. I did poorly due to non-academic reasons(I had a hard time adjusting to not having parental supervision) I did great on tests but I didn't do any of the homework. I have grown up quite a bit since then, and haven't missed a class or other obligation(even if I'm legitimately sick) in years. For example, I got C's in Calc 3 and Linear algebra(undergraduate) my first semester of undergrad, but A's in Advanced Calc and linear algebra(graduate level, but I took in undergrad) a few years later. | |
| Mar 2, 2015 at 20:27 | comment | added | Kik | @gnometorule Alternatively, the classes could put undue focus on homework over tests, in order to force people to do homework, hoping they will learn "better" that way. Unfortunately, those who do not need to do homework assignments to understand the material and ace the tests have their time wasted, and may decide not to do the homework at all, leading to poor grades, despite a better understanding of the material. This was indeed my own educational experience from middle school through high school and college even. | |
| Mar 2, 2015 at 20:12 | comment | added | gnometorule | @Kik: If your grades in certain classes suck, as is stated is the case here, then not to "have to try at all" means that and getting poor grades. These classes likely test a different skill set (eg, calculations emphasized over derivations), and to dismiss poor grades essentially as a result of classes being below oneself is orthogonal to dedication and effort - it reeks of hubris. Also, "more advanced classes", if seminar type, could whitewash ability and allow you to excel by a strong personality only. | |
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| Mar 2, 2015 at 12:43 | answer | added | Bombyx mori | timeline score: 6 | |
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| Mar 2, 2015 at 0:28 | comment | added | quant | It seems to me that your attitude might be something that could hold you back. I would resist the urge to think of your good qualities (e.g. your intelligence) as the primary factors contributing to your eligibility for a certain position. Your dedication and willingness to put in the time and effort to achieve the grades you need to get into the right school are just as core to your potential as your natural intelligence. Don't underestimate their importance! | |
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| Mar 1, 2015 at 21:28 | answer | added | Anonymous | timeline score: 39 | |
| Mar 1, 2015 at 21:11 | history | asked | SE318 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |