Also if you have not taken the PSAT test, it would be a good idea to try a few practice tests to see how you do. & in the spring of your Junior year, you might want to take a shot at both the ACT & SAT exams. Mostly to see how you score. Both of these tests can be retaken so if you score poorly you can utilize some of the self-help books & maybe see if there’s a class offered somewhere to help you prepare for them.

Generally speaking I don’t think you’ve ruined your chances. However you have made the road more difficult for yourself & it may end up taking a few curves or detours that you hadn’t planned on. (example – junior college or community college for gen ed & then transfer) Just know that you will need to stick to whatever plans you have and don’t let yourself lose sight of whatever long – term goals you’ve set for yourself.

As far as math-don’t be afraid to get tutoring help! It makes things much easier and sometimes a tutor can explain things in a different way than the teacher does.

As far as music and film, make sure you are involved in high school projects. Volunteer to do a short film for a project, or offer to do the music for an assembly. THAT looks great on a college resume!

For the more objective-type majors, you’ve ruined your chances to get into them straight out of high school. If you can do well in either a lower tier college (sometimes even a community college), you can often work your way into getting into a better college.