3. Redditors with above average intelligence, what "proof" do you have?

Redditors with above average intelligence, what "proof" do you have?

I'll probably sound like an arrogant ass writing this, so I'll start with a short disclaimer. I'm aware that I'm not a genius, and I'm pretty confident that I won't change the world. I know many people with more motivation and potential than me.

I started college at age sixteen when I was going into my junior year of high school. I left my high school ranked number two out of a class of over 500 students. I was a Gifted and Talented student meaning that I have an IQ of 130 or higher, I believe. I'm in a program for the best and brightest STEM (even though I hate STEM) students in my state. I've done very well grade-wise and will most likely receive a large (quite possibly full ride) scholarship to stay at my university. I'm expected to get my doctorate. I'm actually aiming "low" because I would like to be a psychologist rather than an MD. I should be doing research right now, so I'll most likely start next semester (even though I hate the idea of it).

My less concrete evidence is how people perceive me. I've always been the mature, rational, logical kid. I've been told by my family that I think differently or oddly. Friends have said that I give off an intelligent "vibe." I get frustrated in classes with regular students (non- GT or AP in high school and easy 101 classes in college) because the material is slow, people ask a lot of questions that seem stupid, and a lot of people lack maturity and focus. I've been told recently that I come off as intimidating (which is laughable because I'm 4'11" and obsessed with all things girly and cute) because I'm well dressed, confident (actually I'm incredibly insecure), and speak intelligently. I've had a random girl tell me I'm scary because she overheard me talking to a friend, and I sounded too smart.

In my head or with friends and family I feel really average. I'm not really into most nerdy sciencey things so I feel out of place with smart people, but at the same time I can't relate to normal-track people. I still struggle with some classes (chem killed my 4.0), but that's only been the case since I've gotten to college, and I still ace some classes with minimal studying. I look pretty good on paper, but in a lot of ways I still feel average or below average at times. I think I'm smart enough to be generally successful, but I'm certainly won't be winning any Nobel prizes.

TLDR: Started college early. Always been the smart kid, but not a genius.

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