adying student...am I?

It depend on the environment where you are and the kind of friends you are going out with, if your friends are brilliant definitely you will be brilliant because there will a lot of competition but if they are dull just consider yourself to be like them.

Hmm, I think many students experience that. I had it during my third year at university, I got some really horrible grades and I still wish I could do it again. You're sure you're studying something you really want to study? Have you changed your studying habits lately? If not, that might be an idea. People change as time passes, and maybe the studying habits that were right for a year ago aren't the best ones anymore. Also, try to enjoy learning for its own sake. Once you start stressing with grades and learn only to get a good grade, your performance often get worse.

How old are you? Are you still at school or we're talking about university/college? I think that this info is very important to understand the reasons of your degrading performance. Let us know, so we can help you better. But... first... stop posting and get back to your books!!! :-)))