and here's a tip on the opposite spectrum... when taking a placement test for college, do well, but don't give it your all.

When I was taking my math placement test, I scored really high. I ended up being placed in an advanced level calc class which was filled with like math and physics majors. Class was hard as hell n' I got a D in it. Meanwhile, all my friends were just takin' regular college calc, which I prolly woulda gotten an A in.

This ain't high school man where u get an extra GPA point for an honors class. Bein' at a lower level ain't really the worst thing.