[tkdgal]

I've started being a perfectionist probably since I was in 6th grade, and now I'm in 10th grade. It used to make me feel great to know I had some of the best grades in school, and everyone was, to say the least, amazed and "WOW!" at my work, but now, it seems like schoolwork is controlling my life. I can't do things I used to do, like singing class, and TaeKwonDo. I just got accepted to a modeling/acting school, and it's been my dream since forever to become an actress, but I'm afraid that I'll be occupied too much with schoolwork to let that dream come true. Now, today, I cried because I can't find one of my English assignments that was homework over the weekend! I put it in my binder on Friday, and it was completely gone from all of my folders and everything when I checked last night! Most people don't feel this way, but for me, it's very hard to deal with, and it's all I've been thinking about all day! I don't want to be consumed with school anymore, but I still want to show my dedication and get good grades, while still doing the things I love. How can I accomplish that? I always get stress headaches and worry myself sick over these things, and I don't want to drive myself crazy anymore. Thanks for the help!

[Fr_Chuck]

You may want to talk to your school couselor, and your parents to see if you may even get professional help.
Also remember colleges often look at not only grades, but what other activities you are in, so things like singing, taekwondo and modeling school are also looked at as important along with above average ( not perfect) grades.

Also do be careful not sure what school, but there are some modeling schools that are not good and even fraud, be sure your parents have checked them out.