Agree with the so many variables opinion. Top students may find their gpa in college is less than their HS gpa. It depends on several factors. some include the caliber of the school chosen, the caliber of other students, reaching out for classes where one may not get the A, the toughness for the student of the major (for example, choosing what is most interesting versus what is easiest). Big fish in small pond or small fish realizing there are many students out there who also got top grades and test scores but are much smarter/better educated…