Get a 4.0 gpa.

How I did it: I became friends with my teachers and came to them the minute I had questions.  I also showed my interest in the subject matter which ultimately landed me a thesis advisor, a grant, a creative summer internship, and a job that more than funded my start up costs for moving to another country next month!  I did not keep up with readings but instead paid attention in class, skimmed text and notes right before class, and cram studie… Read how I did it…

How I did it: I started college at a disadvantage, so my goal was to get a 4.0. It was my way to prove I was successful-and I racked up A's in every class. But as time went on, this "success" became a burden. I was always afraid of losing it, and a B was as tragic as getting an F for me. During my education, I became aware that I was studying to the test and worrying only about the grades and not the learning process. Stil… Read how I did it…

How I did it: Listened in class, every teacher will give you the answers to the tests before hand. Ended up with a 4.1 by just listening, little studying. 9 out of 10 days I did no work at home after school. The rare day i do is for like 20 min. This is while taking only AP and honors classes, mostly AP's. Some people can just listen and do this. (like me)Others need to listen, study, study, and then study some more. Read how I did it…

How I did it: study, study, study!  I've always been an organized, hard-working student but it seemed like in college there was always that *one* class that kept me from getting a 4.0.  Finally I just got fed up with having that one "A -" on my transcript.  Usually it was in a class that I wasn't very excited about.I could identify the "trouble" class within a week or two of the beginning of the semester.  I made sure to keep up wit… Read how I did it…

How I did it: There's always going to be that one subject that you greatly excel at, and one that has just never been your thing. What I did was concentrate more on that one subject than any others, ask my teacher for help when I didn't understand, and soon enough I was on top of it. Read how I did it…