<p>*Best way to put it is like buying insurance. *</p>
<p>Poor Health/Grades
Insurance: Pay a lot. You always get covered.
*Getting a Job: * Pay a lot/go to a top school and you get a good education. You always get a job.</p>
<p>Good Health/Grades
Insurance: Pay a little. You always get covered. (Remembering you are in a good health.)
*Getting a Job: * Pay a little. You always get a job. (Remembering you have good grades.)</p>
<p>In other words pick your poison. Go to a top notch school you can afford to have poor grades. If you have top notch grades you can afford to go to a poor school.</p>
<p>Noting the fact I'm looking overall. Also remember the fact that if you are at not so good school get good grades to stay in the top of your class. If you are at a top notch school then you don't have to be in the top of your class. Hope it helps.</p>