User blog comment:WhitePinoy/Blog Update 4/@comment-3242362-20140522074428

On the one hand, I can understand how your dad feels. I am going to college this fall, and I had some trouble in a class this spring (yes, apparently they can choose not to accept you if you do that senior slump thing). Anyhoo, my dad was worried, and understandably so. BUT, on the other hand:


 * 1) I wasn't getting a B+ in the class. I was getting a C-.
 * 2) I didn't understand the material at all (physics, if you were wondering).
 * 3) I did NOT end up getting an A. Or a B. It was a C+ (side note: thanks for helping me out and getting me a tutor, 'rents).

Of course, I don't know the entirety of your situation, and I'm mostly drawing on my own experiences here, so please pardon me if it seems like I'm bragging about my life. I'm just trying to relate what happened with me. So, continuing on with my college-hunting-experience-thing...

I applied to six colleges. Five of them, including the most exclusive, accepted me right off the bat, and three made it clear they really wanted me. That said, I had some things going for me, such as taking a bunch of honors classes and doing well on the SATs (I test well. It's one of my few skills). So here's essentially my college resume:


 * A's in 5 honor classes
 * B's in 3 honor classes
 * 2 C's and a D. Yes, honor classes.
 * A good score on the SATs.

So while I understand why your dad is worried, I sincerely think that he's a bit over the top. I mean, A-? That makes him blow a gasket? Dude needs to take a chill pill. (Don't tell him this.) As Carlos said, the way you describe him makes him sound kind of like a prick. (Don't tell him this.) Also, I'd say your grades are in pretty good shape. (You can tell him this, unless you know it would tick him off.)

As for your summer plans, I cannot comment, other than that I probably will learn to drive, probably won't get a job, and almost certainly will continue getting fatter because I'm a lazy bum.