Signs your teen is a high achiever

High-achieving students stand out from other kids in school by doing well in their classes, on projects, and in extracurricular activities. But what makes them so successful?


     ·         Learns Quickly
83% of high achievers excel at reading, and the majority do well on their final exams.

     ·         Works Independently
72% of high achievers complete homework and assignments without help.

     ·         Self-Sufficient
100% of high achievers prefer to work independently without need of supervision.

     ·         Ambitious
A majority of high achievers want to go to college or university.

     ·         Meets Deadlines
Seven out of ten complete homework assignments on time.

     ·         Driven & Motivated
77% of high achievers want to do well in school.

     ·         Disciplined
More than half of high achievers attend school every day without complaining.

     ·         Enjoys Learning
66% are motivated to learn.

     ·         Needs to be Challenged
100% of high achievers want more academic challenges than they are currently receiving at school.

     ·         Earns High Grades
More than 80% receive grades of As and Bs.

     ·         Likes Reading
68% of high achievers choose and read books on their own.

     ·         Skips ahead
Most high achievers will go beyond requirements when interested in a subject.

High-achieving teens are successful in school, but often under-challenged in regular classrooms and may even become bored with school or even suppress their intelligence. Is your teen a high achiever?


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