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“Obstacles
are those frightful things you see when you take your
eyes off your goal.”
— Henry Ford (1863–1947) |
I Have Bad Grades
Talk
to someone about your grades—someone who
will appreciate your efforts to improve grades and
really help you apply yourself—such as a teacher,
trusted adult, or friend. Together, make a plan on specific things you can do
to improve your grades, such as getting a tutor or finding and practicing study
tips. Then do your best to stick to the plan.
Asking for help is hard, but remember, most people like to help others. Once
you start applying yourself, people will want to help you even more, and you’ll
find the confidence to take more action to improve your grades.
Do
the worksheet: Getting Better
Grades >>
Another idea that may help you improve your grades is to visit a nearby college.
Maybe by walking around it and getting the feel of what it is like to be “on
campus" will inspire you to work harder in school.
Getting good grades can pay. College administrators want good students to attend
their colleges to boost their reputation. If you get good grades, you increase
your chances of getting a scholarship.
Two things are important here: Ask for help
and believe in yourself—believe
that you can get good grades.
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