Hi Guru,

I had the same question when I was getting ready to start college.

If you ask in one line, my answer is that it will totally depend on that average student .

Let me guide you through this. It is going to be really hard but if you have determination then anything is possible. Here are some steps that I followed and some that I should have followed-

• You will get a gap between your exam and the start of college. That's very important for you. Don't waste a single second. Pick up your laptop or mobile, open youtube and start learning as much as possible about Computer Science. you will find various you tuber you will guide you.
• If you have any idea of a computer then start learning C. I would suggest to buy a book 'Let us C'. Complete as much as possible before college.
• When you are in college than talk to everyone and make as many friends as possible, especially with those who have knowledge about computer. Take there help when needed.
• Remember, the college will assume that you know the basic so just don't depend on them.
• Ask the teacher for help. They will surely help.
• Don't stop reading and learning about computer in the first year. In the first year, you won't be having many subjects in computer science. This is your only chance to come to the level of others.
• Join Tech Groups. See what they are up to.
• Most importantly, you may remember these things now but will forget once you reach college and get indulge in other activity. So take a screenshot of this answer and remember to look at it as many times as possible.

It won't be as tough as it seems. I did it, and you could too. But once you lose your 1st year, no one can help you and you will end up in some bad job or unemployed.

Hope it was useful to you and your query was resolved.

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All the best :)