Is this whole "college experience" thing overrated?

[antonlavey]

I'm not suggesting classes were super easy in college but GPA is overrated a lot of times for getting into professional school or getting a job.

I'd suggest people try their best to get a job GPA, but for some jobs and professional schools you are right GPA is overrated. Standardized exams, connections, CV, work/volunteer experience may be more important for some. I wouldn't give this advice for any pre-meds tho, everything is important for med school.

 

[00david00]

I'm not suggesting classes were super easy in college but GPA is overrated a lot of times for getting into professional school or getting a job.

I'd suggest people try their best to get a job GPA, but for some jobs and professional schools you are right GPA is overrated. Standardized exams, connections, CV, work/volunteer experience may be more important for some. I wouldn't give this advice for any pre-meds tho, everything is important for med school.

Yep, I protect my GPA with my life as a pre med. It will not be f'd with.

 

[macbk]

Staying at home/commuting for college + visiting friends who dorm is the way to do it.

 

[gagjr]

Staying at home/commuting for college + visiting friends who dorm is the way to do it.

this was/is me. college is amazing/. thats coming from someone who has to work and go to school full time.

college =/= life, what you make it.

 

[DCAllAfrican]

Solid thread.