Q&A for How to Be One of the Best Students in Your School

Set clear goals for yourself with specific timetables. Also, identify the reason you'd like to achieve these goals.

You have to work harder than everyone in your class. You also have to study, do extra credit and ask for help if you need it. Being first in class is achievable but will take hard work and dedication on your part.

You have to be very committed to this and keep reminding yourself. Once you follow your study timetable every day for a couple weeks, it will become a habit and you won't have to think about it anymore.

Try to do your best in whichever subject you have with that teacher, and make sure you pay attention whenever they're talking. Always submit your work on time, try to get high marks, and always be respectful and obedient during class. Your goal should be to show that you're intelligent, responsible, and interested in the subject material. These qualities will show your teacher that you're a student worthy of being praised.

Write down the most important points, and anytime you have a few spare minutes, look over the material. If you do this multiple times a day, the information is much more likely to stick in your head.

Shut off all distractions, and really focus on what you're studying. There's reading, and then there's comprehending what you're reading. If you aren't comprehending the words, you won't remember what you've read.

Intelligence has little to do with confidence. Confidence must be worked at. Work on your confidence by going to drama therapy, practice by speaking to a small group of trusted people and then gradually speak to bigger audiences. Do not confuse yourself by thinking that just because you're smart, you should also be able to wow audiences -- remind yourself that the audience has no interest in your IQ, they're only listening to learn whether or not you have something interesting to impart.

Use different methods, like reading the material aloud, writing on post-its, using flash cards, or testing yourself to see what method or combination of methods works best for you.

If you are not naturally brilliant and don't want to work hard, you probably will not be first in your class. Getting the highest grades means dedicating yourself to your studies.

Talk to her after class. Work hard. Don't go up to her like you would with your friends; be more sophisticated.

Take music lessons, join a club, or look into activities at your local community center, church or library.

You need to show your teachers that you are responsible, have a good attitude and always give things your best shot even if you are not perfect.

Talk to your friends. Tell them that your grades are serious to you, and you need to pay attention in class. If they refuse to respect your wishes and stop distracting you, you may need to find new friends.

Cut down the social media. Set a timer for how long you will use it, and give your phone to your parents when you need to study.

It depends on the person. Experiment with both to figure out which you prefer.

Not all teachers are supportive, and that can be an issue if you want to be one of the best students in the school. Hopefully your friends are encouraging and supportive, and so are your parents. Turn to them for any help, or support you need if your teacher is not there for you. You can also consider the principal if you would like. Just remember your friends and loved ones can be as supportive as you need them, and hopefully can help you become one of the best students in your school.

Teachers are required to give you the grades you earn. Whether your teacher likes you or not has very little to do with the grades on your report card. YOU are the important factor. Study hard, pay attention in class, and you'll get higher grades.

Use online videos and DVDs to train you in all sorts of dance, sports and fitness skills. These are full of great ideas to help you to stay fit in the privacy of your own home. When you start to feel more confident, join some beginner classes at school or just give things a go.

Sensitivity is a valuable trait, it is just that less sensitive people can be impatient and thoughtless because sensitivity interrupts their way of wanting to get things done. Try to understand that your sensitivity is not the problem but that it is how society views sensitivity that is the issue. Then, you are free to accept it but manage it in such a way as to "fit in" with expectations to a reasonable extent, while still nurturing a valuable and much needed trait. Other people will value your healing, caring, deep thinking and perceptive way of being as you grow older.

Turn it off, put it on Do Not Disturb mode, or keep it in your bag. It needs to be out of the way so you can fully ignore it. Whatever it is, it can wait.

Unfortunately, the education system is not always flawless in its ability to properly teach students the knowledge and life skills that they will need for the future. However, if a teacher is verbally or emotionally abusive in his or her teaching methods then please speak to a guidance counsellor or principal because the teacher is clearly abusing their position of authority.

Search them up yourself or ask someone else if they know. You might want to consider talking to your principal or someone else of authority if your teacher continues acting this way as it's inappropriate for a classroom.

Try to think only of happy thoughts; listen to happy music while studying or doing homework. If you're having a lot of trouble, it might be a good idea to see a therapist.

You should set away any distractions and really focus on what the teacher is saying. Take notes, ask questions, and always understand what you are listening to. Study the information and go over the things you need more time on.

It's not as effective as studying over a long period of time. Your brain struggles more to retain information that you've "crammed" into your head. That being said, a last minute review can be excellent.

It depends on your personal preference and learning style. You should study when you have the best ability to focus and concentrate.

I would think it would depend on the type of friends you have. If you surround yourself with friends who are studious (when necessary), encouraging, trustworthy, and kind, then they can definitely have a positive impact on your grades. If you have friends who promote bad or distracting behaviors though, that could be harmful to your school performance.

Yes, of course! Although you won't get too close (they have to maintain a somewhat professional relationship with you), you can get to know them better.

The only way to become more confident is just to do it more. It's going to feel scary and uncomfortable at first but will get much easier with practice. Just smile and go for it.

Set aside some extra time in your schedule to catch up. You may have to skip some extracurricular or social activities to do so. If you're not sure what you missed, talk to your teacher or your classmates.