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Sometimes it is better to get a B than an A grade

Sometimes It Is Better to Get a B than A: The Truth Every Fresher Should Know You just received your paper from yesterday’s major examination, and you got an A. This, however, is not new to you. Most students aim for straight As in the hopes of being the top of their class or making […]

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2017-03-20 11:53
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Sometimes It Is Better to Get a B than A: The Truth Every Fresher Should Know

You just received your paper from yesterday’s major examination, and you got an A. This, however, is not new to you. Most students aim for straight As in the hopes of being the top of their class or making their parents proud. Whatever is the reason behind this consistent success, students spend more time studying and less time enjoying the actual learning experience.

Learning may not always mean getting the highest grade. Though they clearly show that you understand the lesson, good grades are not exact mirrors to a student’s holistic learning. To point this out more clearly, here are some reasons why it is sometimes better to have a B than an A:

There is the lack of sleep

There is always that impression that the more you spend time studying, the more likely are you going to get an A. And if you don’t get one, you might even double that time for studying until you get that perfect score. In other words, you sacrifice a good night’s sleep for a single grade that can have only minimal effect on your entire life.

Lessons are not retained

If you remembered the facts and formulas you memorized on a Finals night, then you ought to put these knowledge in good use. However, in most cases, a few, if not none, of this information is actually retained and utilized in one’s career. And this beats the purpose of learning.

The work setting is very different

School and work setting are completely different. Your knowledge is useful, but what is more of an edge is your set of skills. Your boss will not be telling you to enumerate the parts of a computer but, instead, would have you fix one. If you lack the skills, your knowledge could be pointless. That is why many students who choose developing the needed set of skills for their future career as priority, refer to services like Grademiners.com that provide different types of help to students.  

Other important matters are left unnoticed

You could spend a good amount of time studying while engaging with your social circles. But if you are too obsessed with getting high grades, special moments are often missed or taken for granted. Even if these moments are noticed, you still wouldn’t put much time for them.

Once you make an interview your average grades are not really highlighted

Your superior grades will get your CV through the initial selection process, but most interviewers will ask about your work experience. Employers would want to know about your level of expertise rather than your grades. Your grades may only be a supplementing factor when finding a job.

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Your grades don’t decide your future

Some of the greatest entrepreneurs did not excel in the classroom. These successful people clearly have the right attitude, drive, and passion for their business. Hence, good grades alone are not a guarantee for success. They don’t dictate your future.

Conclusion

Getting good grades gives any student that proud and uplifting feeling. Diligent students deserve all the fruits of their labour. Moreover, this article is not written to discourage them from doing their best and getting high grades. This is only to point out that at the end of the day, it’s never just about grades. It’s about how you enjoyed learning, how you balanced your time, and how you set the kind of future that is successful in a holistic sense.

 


Featured image: anthony kelly – homework. CC License via Flickr.

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