Your mind can only work when you have a positive view of yourself and your capabilities. Do not worry if you are tall, fat, short, skinny, shy, etc... Life is not decided, nor will it ever be decided, for you at the age of 16 or 17. The United States is not Russia or some backward part of the developing world. You must remember these facts.
Our media sends the most twisted images to children. Children are taught they must drink this soda to be cool, have blonde hair to be considered pretty, and be really dumb to be popular. Most of the popular kids in your middle school or high school will be absolute losers in college. And guess what? They most likely will not go to college. Not only did they not buy a copy of the BeatTheTest study guide, but they really think their looks will take them places. Not!!!