Comments on: 7 Economical Reasons Why Good Grades in University Matter

By: lindsay

lindsay — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 12:23:11 +0000

There is also stigma against the GK. When I was a computer science undergrad there was much emphasis on group assignments- as exams approached, the GK types would often be conspicuously absent, studying while leaving it to the other group members to do their work for them. being focussed almost entirely on prestige, they tended to suck at actual engineering. In postgraduate classes they tended to maintain an embarrassed silence. A’s are great, but gotten for sake of getting them is not so cool. things like GK proudly displayed on a CV needs to be backed up with real evidence of competence, otherwise it’s a red flag IMHO.

By: Avigayil Morris

Avigayil Morris — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:42:27 +0000

High school I sucked. And truly, the flip side is grades aren’t everything. Grades wont get you a good job. It is a combination of who you know and what you know. Networking is very important. That is something I suck at.

By: Avigayil Morris

Avigayil Morris — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:41:23 +0000

Congrats. The thing with Golden Key is they also have non specific scholarships as well. Like the Undergrad scholarship doesn’t require you to be in a specific program, just an undergrad student. It costs across the board to join Golden Key, I paid just under $100 for a life membership.

By: Avigayil Morris

Avigayil Morris — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:39:48 +0000

Sorry, but I don’t know of any applications that early. Most scholarships to get in to university depend on grade 10, 11, and 12 grades.

By: maerin

maerin — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:24:00 +0000

could you publish a site for scholarship applications for elementary students? starting early…!

By: Alexandra

Alexandra — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 23:53:53 +0000

Before joining the Golden Key Society (which here in Quebec cost money) make sure that there are scholarships or other type of opportunities available in your domain. I study Translation Studies and there were none. However, I agree with Avigayil, good grades are important! I’ll be a doctoral student in September and I was awarded around 14 000 just for next year in scholarships!

By: Martha Squire

Martha Squire — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:54:26 +0000

I wasn’t a high achiever in school, and suffered many years because of it. Great job Avigayil! Doors certainly open wider for a student of such caliber. Keep up the great work….