How can a teen resolve a very intense identity crisis?

Simple, find peers that share the same level of maturity and interests as you do. I feel the same way as you do, 99% of the time.

Story of my life.

I'm just not an athlete. It's very hard identifying with people whom you know are mentally years behind you. Love yourself for who you are, first of all. Even though it's hard, you need to see how fortunate you are to be above the drama and bull.

Ever think "Oh my gosh, I could be one of them."? I do all the time. You know how different your life would be if you were mentally a teenager.

I suggest you take a look at collegeboard.com.

They have a lot of great resources on finding colleges and things to suit your interests.

You are smart and athletic and ambitious. Allow NOTHING to get in the way of that.

A lot of people are like that. A lot of teenagers I knew/know including myself thought like that. While you very well might actually be more mature and intelligent than everyone else chances are your pretty normal. The people that you see as not mature probably realize there being immature yet don't care and want to live what they consider a normal teenage life. Others like you (me too) are just unnessicarly living looking ahead hoping it well get better an people will "Grow up." I think honestly though the people we consider so dumb are actually the smart ones in a way, neglecting responsibilities and making dumb decisions while they still can.

ohh boyy, do i know that feeling. im 17. D: in reality, i feel like they are much too childish for their age. sersly, take a look at h.s it so...overdramatic. really, what you need to do is focus on other stuff soon enough you'll be an adult and focuses will change. i promise. i know its hard and try to enjoy what you have, you have smart and characteristics without having allll the responsibilites of an adult. your time will come soon enough. don't grow up too fast.

I am the same exact way, I get along better with older peers. Especially, with men/boys. I can never date, a guy my own age. !

You will find yourself, trust me within time. What I mean by this, is that you should definitely take in the most lessons you learn from life and use it to describe your persona. If you are confident , this should not be a problem. Confidence comes into play because if you find out certain characteristics about yourself that you may find "undesirable" a confident personality will help define a way in order to better these conditions. I suspect you understand already the root of your problem, in being more mature and as confident as you seem, you are in search for answers in order to all ready shape your own personal growth. The identity can be divided. I believe, you are the person that you are based on different criteria. For example, your background ethnicity,where you were born & raised, your own beliefs based on your solid personal opinion,your spiritual soul that has been passed on by your ancestors,your parents & friends aka people whom you let influence you, also the other obstacles that may take place in your own ideas. Which makes you, uniquely you.

I realized I was more mature then my age, simply because of the way I am built as a human being. I have taken various psychology personalty test, and they score me stating how I take in life's situations in a different matter. I experience them on a more emotional level, although I am also very stable in my decisions. Basically, though I am open via my senses more then others, I can get pushed far in my setbacks, but my stability from being someone brought up roughly, I am able to mirror the effects of my lessons. I know am able to be a seeing guide for others.

I am a Freshman in college, and I still get along with a handful of people - if that.

Don't worry, the essence of someone whom is mysterious,charming,intelligent and mature, shines brightly. Let this be your guide in finding out who you are!

I would strongly suggest taking this psychology test. It gave me major foundation of who I am. Of course, I am changed via my environment but I choose to let my experiences now motivate me, instead of control who I am going to be within the next 5 years. It all depends on your perspective, the type of friends you will have, and whom you are.

Here is the link to your test: http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

Answer them truthfully, I went with my first instinct on an answer.

Also, look deeper into your past,culture,zodiac sign,human design metric system,characteristics, etc. All of these things help determine who you already are, and who you can become if you reach your innate potential. Do the best of your abilities, in finding out!

My best advice overall all of this, is to never stop searching who you are. Do like you are doing now :) read articles,look upon history, mythology,inspirtional figures,signs of your own traits, etc. You are on the right path, and before you know it, just finding out about yourself alone can open many doors for happiness & success simply because you already are aware of your strengths & weaknesses! Good luck!!!