<p>I agree with jptoor. The kids who top my class are’nt the really smart kids- theyre the ones who squirmed through the ropes. The truly intelligent, orignal kids can’t really be identified by their numbers. </p>
<p>I think its a combination of two things- We have to learn to live with the system. Due to human nature, and nature in general, things must be structured (at a high school level atleast) But that should’nt stop a person from caring or wanting, or having the intellectual thirst to know more and explore. A lot of people do go to college to have a good lauchpad for a bright career. but while you’re there (or even when ure still in high school), make the most of it- dont let the GPAs bog you down, explore and learn!</p>