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I'm an exceptional English and Biology senior student, but an extremely defunct Mathematics and Physics student. I've just turned 17 and I have to still have to do my Grade 11 and Grade 12 math courses (after a year of absence from school after a wasteful vacation facilitated by my idiot parents, I became frustrated with my Grade 11 teacher and skipped the class). This is worrying because I'm aware that by this point in time, my IQ is pretty much fixed and there is very little I can do to change the fact that I'm not very good at mathematics. I've heard of medical students transferring from English majors but I'm assuming that these students were extremely studious and could've chosen the science and math path if it pondered upon them to do so.

Should I toss the doctor pipe dream and become a lawyer instead?

Or is there still time to become "good" at math with enough diligence and practice?

(The last time I actually did math homework was in Grade 9, first semester. I haven't touched it since because I think the subject is dreadful...)

 

[Thrombomodulin]

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[xnfs93hy]

I'm an exceptional English and Biology senior student, but an extremely defunct Mathematics and Physics student. I've just turned 17 and I have to still have to do my Grade 11 and Grade 12 math courses (after a year of absence from school after a wasteful vacation facilitated by my idiot parents, I became frustrated with my Grade 11 teacher and skipped the class). This is worrying because I'm aware that by this point in time, my IQ is pretty much fixed and there is very little I can do to change the fact that I'm not very good at mathematics. I've heard of medical students transferring from English majors but I'm assuming that these students were extremely studious and could've chosen the science and math path if it pondered upon them to do so.

Should I toss the doctor pipe dream and become a lawyer instead?

Or is there still time to become "good" at math with enough diligence and practice?

(The last time I actually did math homework was in Grade 9, first semester. I haven't touched it since because I think the subject is dreadful...)

Way to stay focused on your "dream". Math is easy but it doesn't click right away for some people. I pick up things very quick and consider myself pretty smart but I HAVE TO keep practicing. You have to USE IT or you LOSE IT. You seem to have lost it, start with basic Algebra and work your way up. Listen to the above poster, he didn't do Calc 1 until college. I am in algebra II and I am a junior. I am taking pre calc over the summer this year and will be in Calc Honors next year along with honors physics. I don't think I'm that good at math either, I was just the way you were in 9th grade but I make 100's because I practice, practice, practice. If you can nail this skill right now it will help you SO MUCH in college. Good luck.

 

[CScull]

You need to figure out where your trouble in math is and fix it. I would put aside all of your worries about whether med school is right for you and concentrate on doing the best you can where you are. I had trouble in math last year too; between chronic tonsillitis, ADD, my parents getting divorced, my dad being an alcoholic, and a teacher who I could barely understand, I ended up with a 67 at the end of the year. This year I took regular precal and am very pleased with my 95. It did hurt my GPA, but I've still got a 90.03 without this semesters grades, and I recently was inducted into NHS.

Anyway, my point is you can always turn it around. You have lots of time to get back on track, but you need to figure out how to solve your problems as quickly as you can. Figure out the best way for you to study; work as hard as you possibly can.

 

[TexanGirl]

I'm an exceptional English and Biology senior student, but an extremely defunct Mathematics and Physics student. I've just turned 17 and I have to still have to do my Grade 11 and Grade 12 math courses (after a year of absence from school after a wasteful vacation facilitated by my idiot parents, I became frustrated with my Grade 11 teacher and skipped the class). This is worrying because I'm aware that by this point in time, my IQ is pretty much fixed and there is very little I can do to change the fact that I'm not very good at mathematics. I've heard of medical students transferring from English majors but I'm assuming that these students were extremely studious and could've chosen the science and math path if it pondered upon them to do so.

Should I toss the doctor pipe dream and become a lawyer instead?

Or is there still time to become "good" at math with enough diligence and practice?

(The last time I actually did math homework was in Grade 9, first semester. I haven't touched it since because I think the subject is dreadful...)

First off, mathematics is a learned skill that can be improved over time. It's hardly "fixed," no matter what an IQ score might suggest. Figure out what's the issue with mathematics. Maybe you never had a solid foundation in the subject from your primary school years. Maybe you have math anxiety and freak out every time you come across a set of numbers. (I actually know quite a few people like that.) Whatever the case, you can certainly still excel in math if you put the proper time and care into the subject. Have confidence, be diligent, and practice, and you can become a stronger mathematics student.

Secondly, I wouldn't rule out the medical field even if you do possess weak math skills. Math really isn't an universal pre-req among medical schools, and the only other pre-req you would need strong math skills for is Physics. (You should be fine with basic algebra skills with chemistry.) Medical school is science-heavy, yes, but not mathematics-heavy, so I think you'll be fine.

 

[HumidBeing]

(The last time I actually did math homework was in Grade 9, first semester. I haven't touched it since because I think the subject is dreadful...)

There you go. If you haven't touched it in two years, then you have no real idea what your capabilities are. There's a stage of maturing that thought processes go through which makes it easier to understand abstract concepts like you find in algebra and beyond.

Or is there still time to become "good" at math with enough diligence and practice?

Oh, yes. Definitely. I was not a great math student. I didn't care for the regular math courses one bit, but I loved reading about the "weird" math subjects that aren't in the high school books. Then, due to an unusual health problem, I was unable to learn or do ANY new math beyond basic algebra for a couple of years. Once I had the physical capability, it was easy to plunge into and master, with the right environment, motivation, and support. At that point, I went through five math courses in six months total. It can be done, if you are determined. It won't happen if you make excuses for yourself.

I'm an exceptional English and Biology senior student, but an extremely defunct Mathematics and Physics student.

I strongly doubt that you are defunct. Perhaps you meant deficient.

(after a year of absence from school after a wasteful vacation facilitated by my idiot parents, I became frustrated with my Grade 11 teacher and skipped the class).

Baloney. It's not your parents' fault. It's yours. You don't need to sit in a classroom to learn. Heck, I didn't sit in a class from the time I was eight until I went to college. It certainly didn't stop me from learning. What I really hear you say in that sentence is that you have been making excuses to avoid math. Recognize that and change it. You have teachers at school. They may, or may not, be helpful. You can buy all sorts of math books and solution manuals. The internet is loaded with math tutorial sites. Community colleges can test you and put you at an appropriate level, and offer unlimited free support services while you are enrolled.

If you want to get back on track with math, you can. You have to decide that's what you want to do, stop blaming others, and stick with it.

 

[xnfs93hy]

I'm an exceptional English and Biology senior student, but an extremely defunct Mathematics and Physics student. I've just turned 17 and I have to still have to do my Grade 11 and Grade 12 math courses (after a year of absence from school after a wasteful vacation facilitated by my idiot parents, I became frustrated with my Grade 11 teacher and skipped the class). This is worrying because I'm aware that by this point in time, my IQ is pretty much fixed and there is very little I can do to change the fact that I'm not very good at mathematics. I've heard of medical students transferring from English majors but I'm assuming that these students were extremely studious and could've chosen the science and math path if it pondered upon them to do so.

Should I toss the doctor pipe dream and become a lawyer instead?

Or is there still time to become "good" at math with enough diligence and practice?

(The last time I actually did math homework was in Grade 9, first semester. I haven't touched it since because I think the subject is dreadful...)

Elaborate, because this makes no sense. You skipped a class. Then a year? Vacation?

 

[BloodySurgeon]

During my grade school years, I did exceptional well in Math but I was greatly deficient in English so my school thought it was a good idea to remove me from math class for FOUR years to take ESL. After that, you can imagine I became quite weak at math. The next math class I took, I had a great deal of trouble catching up with the class. I think I receive the only "F" I ever had in my life for the first exam. After that I buckled down studied hard, read the book, and practiced all the problems and ended up top of the class. I continued taking math classes and I did fine on the rest of them and eventually caught up with where I should be for a college student. All you need is hard work and determination and you can make your physics and math up to par with your other subjects. I hope my story helped out. Best of !

 

[tennisball80]

All you need is hard work and determination and you can make your physics and math up to par with your other subjects.

I agree with this. I failed grade 7, 8, and 9 math. A C+ in grade 10 math and A B in grade 11 math. Now I finally start to get an A in grade 12 math (Trignometry)

Work hard and smart will get you into a med school somewhere. (at least I belive...)