In high school, I followed my very bright older brother, don't think he was never not on the honor roll, and my then, next came my very out of control older sister. By the time I hit high school, no one knew what to expect. I just got by, learning enough to pass
. Playing dumb can be a strategy. I was left alone. Firsti BA, middle of class, second BA, near top. Post grad, all A's.