Board Thread:Speculation House/@comment-131.123.61.0-20140416144504/@comment-3146930-20140624193257

She actually mentions in the first episode that she was complete garbage until Qrow took her under his wing and taught her how to use a scythe. For all we know, Ruby could have been failing all her other non-combat classes, but got a free ride because Ozpin invited her to his school anyway.