If intelligence truly is genetic...

[studentdoctor08]

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I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

 

[Pattycake25]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

If you're serious and not trolling or exaggerating out of stress, I would recommend making an appointment with a counselor to discuss some of this. This is just a small portion of what I imagine would be much more global dissatisfaction with your life at this point. BTW, while I think nurture is far more important than nature, it's irrelevant to your argument, since nurturing also comes from your parents. No shame in talking to someone, and letting them help you find peace. =)

 

[samsunimomo]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

Stop blaming your parent and get back to work.

 

[Arbor Vitae]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

My parents don't even know to turn on a computer or what the google is.

 

[miku]

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[Twinnering]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

Educated doesn't always mean intelligent, nor does the number of degrees you rack up (just saying).

Citing your parent(s) as the reason why you are not naturally intelligent enough to hit some arbitrary goal probably keeps you further from accomplishing it than solving any problem you think you have.

 

[mzarrowsmith]

Troll?

So many fallacies here, it's difficult to know where to begin.

1) MCAT does not test "intelligence," whatever that is.

2) Education does not equal "intelligence," so your mum's education level is irrelevant.

3) A score of 40 is, statistically speaking, a long shot for everyone who takes the MCAT. Welcome to the life of every person who has ever taken a standardized test.

4) If one of your parents has a doctorate degree, statistically speaking, you have a huge advantage over the vast majority of people in the world on standardized test performance and general educational achievement Quit complaining.

 

[BABSstudent]

How about you not complain and just work harder? The difference between a 26 and a 35 is all just how you prepare for the test. Do lots of practice tests, problems, study and truly devote yourself for three months to the test and you will do fine.

For your reading pleasure

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/201...-eastern-and-western-cultures-tackle-learning

 

[mzarrowsmith]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

The problem is you're focusing on the things in life that don't really matter. When I was a kid I had hopes and dreams. We all did. But over time, the daily grind gets in the way and you miss the things that really matter, even though they are right in front of you, staring you in the face. I think the next time you should ask yourself "Am I on the right track here?". I don't mean to be rude but people like you I really pity. So maybe you could use the few brain cells you have and take advantage of the knowledge I have given you now. Good luck.

 

[IncognitoGuy]

I couldn't tell you the number of times I've heard of somebody with a 3.8+ GPA who could barely break 30 on the MCAT. For one, it seems like you're setting yourself up to fail because a 40+ is unrealistic for anybody - at that point, it's almost dumb luck in getting passages that test topics you know more intuitively than the rest, helping to get one more question right. So please don't go gunner mode and expect for everything to fall into place, because it's not going to happen.

Buckle down and get used to working hard - it's not going to get any easier from here on out. Excuses are just going to set you back, and a Lamarckian view on your development is not the way to go.

 

[987439759]

Wow. Your perspective is just sad. As others have stated, intelligence does not equal education. Stop whining. Study more. Take a prep course or something.

 

[Si Se Puede]

I feel like I'm dumb but I feel like I have a decent shot at 40 based on my practice tests. 😕

 

[Charles Darwin]

I feel like I'm dumb but I feel like I have a decent shot at 40 based on my practice tests. 😕

/humblebrag

 

[TexasSurgeon]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

Did you seriously just post this on SDN? This may be the stupidest thread I've ever read. Not only did you just outright disrespect your parents, you're blaming your own mom for your inability to do well on an exam? My parents would have wrecked you if they saw this. Quit your ******** and get your **** together.

 

[phikapdoctor]

Did you seriously just post this on SDN? This may be the stupidest thread I've ever read. Not only did you just outright disrespect your parents, you're blaming your own mom for your inability to do well on an exam? My parents would have wrecked you if they saw this. Quit your ******** and get your **** together.

That was probably the most empathetic and appropriate approach you could have taken. Congratulations.

 

[deleted393595]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

Your only option is Carib

 

[Deostas]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

My mouth literally dropped open as soon as I read the part about your mom. No words dude, no words.

 

[487806]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

Wait you feel dumb and ugly, and you're blaming this on your parents? 😕

 

[Romz]

My mouth literally dropped open as soon as I read the part about your mom. No words dude, no words.

Literally Lmao

 

[cuculici1]

Lol at this thread. OP, you realize a score of 40 is well within the top 1% of test takers right? Most people aren't capable of achieving this score, so if you can't you have to join the "99%" that score sub 40. Doomsday scenario, I know.

 

[Doctor246853]

Dad: in and out of jail since childhood...highschool diploma
Mom: single mother of 3... highschool dropout
MCAT: 38
Stop complaining.

 

[487806]

Dad: in and out of jail since childhood...highschool diploma
Mom: single mother of 3... highschool dropout
MCAT: 38
Stop complaining.

Nicely done. 👍 Sounds like an inspirational story

 

[Winged Scapula]

Kudos to all of you who have so humorously and/or eloquently stated the facts:

- intelligence is not dependent on education
- your parents give you life; success in it is dependent on you
- the OP should consider that there are many many people around the world who could never conceive of even getting to the point that she is at: being able to have a chance to become a physician, to afford a computer and an education


Thank you for giving me back faith in your generation; a generation often referred to as the Entitled Ones. You all get it: what you make of your life is YOUR responsibility. Blaming your parents for not being good looking enough or successful enough is ridiculous.

 

[KnuxNole]

It's a defense mechanism, to blame other people for their faults instead of looking at themselves.

 

[Winged Scapula]

It's a defense mechanism, to blame other people for their faults instead of looking at themselves.

Yep, blame and projection. Classic.

Whatcha wanna bet she has her mother's facial features as well?

 

[SpecterGT260]

Yep, blame and projection. Classic.

Whatcha wanna bet she has her mother's facial features as well?

Depends. How strong were the milkmans features?

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[487806]

Yep, blame and projection. Classic.

Whatcha wanna bet she has her mother's facial features as well?

👍

 

[Winged Scapula]

Depends. How strong were the milkmans features?

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True. Maybe he's the one with the large nasal ala.

I actually feel sorry for her mother and I don't even know the poor woman.

 

[deleted393595]

Depends. How strong were the milkmans features?

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[Eon]

Wait you feel dumb and ugly, and you're blaming this on your parents? 😕

That is a wonderful post. Now OP, get off of here and study harder. Don't blame your parents for not being able to crack 40 when it's your own damn fault.

 

[SpecterGT260]

True. Maybe he's the one with the large nasal ala.

I actually feel sorry for her mother and I don't even know the poor woman.

Oh gosh frigging darnit... its THAT girl? I'm saying troll > entitled. Nobody is that dense IRL, right

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[lobo.solo]

Dude stop whining and blaming other for something you clearly have control over. There is no other way around it; work hard and smart and you should see the results.

 

[487806]

That is a wonderful post. Now OP, get off of here and study harder. Don't blame your parents for not being able to crack 40 when it's your own damn fault.

By using OP's reasoning, OP inherited her harsh attitude from her parents... that's really sad 🙁

 

[TexasSurgeon]

OP you need to reconsider your decision to enter medicine if you cannot even learn to respect your parents.

Also reconsider your decision because you clearly do not understand biology and genetics.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Oh gosh frigging darnit... its THAT girl? I'm saying troll > entitled. Nobody is that dense IRL, right

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Different posters, same attitude ("I'm ugly so if I have plastic surgery, I'll do better in life").

 

[IlDestriero]

I know exactly what you mean op. When it was time for me to finally settle down and find a wife I had my choice of prospects. I owed it to my future children to make the right choice, the best choice for their future.
It came down to a very bright resident physician of better than average looks and a ridiculously hot former swimsuit and underwear model who "only" works as a business woman in the private sector, with a masters degree of all things.🙄
Of course I chose the former model, because kids respect and admire a rich doctor with a milf trophy wife. I'll pay for a tutor.👍👍

 

[Arbor Vitae]

I feel like I'm dumb but I feel like I have a decent shot at 40 based on my practice tests. 😕

Si se puede.

 

[SpecterGT260]

Si se puede.

No. Ella no poder el taco. Pantalones.

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[TexasSurgeon]

😴

I know exactly what you mean op. When it was time for me to finally settle down and find a wife I had my choice of prospects. I owed it to my children to make the right choice, the best choice for their future.
It came down to a very bright resident physician of better than average looks and a ridiculously hot former swimsuit and underwear model who "only" works as a business woman in the private sector, with a masters degree of all things.🙄
Of course I chose the former model, because kids respect and admire a rich doctor with a milf trophy wife. I'll pay for a tutor.👍👍

Hahahah I love it when I read the funniest things on SDN and see that they're posted by not only physicians, but faculty as well

 

[Mr Kenobi]

 

[487806]

We meet again from our previous lightsaber battle. 😉

I know exactly what you mean op. When it was time for me to finally settle down and find a wife I had my choice of prospects. I owed it to my children to make the right choice, the best choice for their future.
It came down to a very bright resident physician of better than average looks and a ridiculously hot former swimsuit and underwear model who "only" works as a business woman in the private sector, with a masters degree of all things.🙄
Of course I chose the former model, because kids respect and admire a rich doctor with a milf trophy wife. I'll pay for a tutor.👍👍

👍

 

[IncognitoGuy]

Kudos to all of you who have so humorously and/or eloquently stated the facts:

- intelligence is not dependent on education
- your parents give you life; success in it is dependent on you
- the OP should consider that there are many many people around the world who could never conceive of even getting to the point that she is at: being able to have a chance to become a physician, to afford a computer and an education


Thank you for giving me back faith in your generation; a generation often referred to as the Entitled Ones. You all get it: what you make of your life is YOUR responsibility. Blaming your parents for not being good looking enough or successful enough is ridiculous.

Makes me wonder how functional those who won't ever really be weaned from entitlement will be down the road.

 

[SpecterGT260]

Makes me wonder how functional those who won't ever really be weaned from entitlement will be down the road.

Not very. It may be more prevalent in our generation but certainly not unique. Have you not seen such people out in public?

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[Balantidiumcoli]

If OP has Down syndrome then can we blame the parents?

 

[SpecterGT260]

If OP has Down syndrome then can we blame the parents?

Maybe. Is the mom over 35? It would be easier to go after her if we suspected anglemans but the OP is far too pessimistic for that.
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[Charles Darwin]

Maybe. Is the mom over 35? It would be easier to go after her if we suspected anglemans but the OP is far too pessimistic for that.
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Your avatar...


Ahh...nostalgia...


🙂

 

[SpecterGT260]

Your avatar...


Ahh...nostalgia...


🙂

😀

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[RosettaStoned]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

Yikes.

 

[Balantidiumcoli]

Maybe. Is the mom over 35? It would be easier to go after her if we suspected anglemans but the OP is far too pessimistic for that.
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Excellent point.We also can't rule out Klinefelter's Syndrome nor Turner's Syndrome.

OP, post anything that smells anything like passing the buck on SDN and this is what you get.

 

[sieg5]

I feel like I need some advice/feedback here. As I've been preparing for the MCAT, I frequently find myself very annoyed and in a way, regretful that I wasn't born to more "intelligent" parents. My dad has a doctorate but my mother is not very educated, and I'm afraid that I inherited a lot of my learning capacity from her. It's been hard studying for the MCAT because I know no matter how hard I study or try, for me to even score near a 40 is a long shot. How are some people just so much more naturally smart/gifted than others? How I wish I was one of them.

Maybe you're just too smart? Look at Forrest Gump, he was really dumb and did all sorts of amazing things, they didn't get the idea for that movie from thin air, dumb people do amazing things, there's a mentally challenged person who works at Schnucks I see every time I go there, everyone thinks he's the best, he chats up the women, was employee of the month, got an award and his pic on the wall. They won't even hire me.

There's a true story about a mathmetician who put a mathematical problem on the board and asked his students to solve it for their final exam, it was a problem that people had been trying to solve for almost 60 years and he didn't expect anyone to get the right answer, just to come close, he told all the students about this before they started but one student came in late not knowing that it was almost unsolvable, and solved it over night/on the spot (I can't remember). My point is, dumb people don't know how difficult life is, that's why all the politicians in office right now are so dumb, they got their by being dumb, they don't know that life is difficult.