Originally Posted by intparent
"...are some people just really good at standardized tests?"
She kind of does what she has to in order to get at least an A- in most classes, pulls As in a few she really likes, doesn't do well at all in French which she hates. And she would rather study for Quiz Bowl or watch an episode of Sherlock for the 10th time than work any harder.

That's kind of funny - DD is doing best in AP French, with a 99. She loves it. They are together on the love of Quiz Bowl and Sherlock, though.