Don’t let your GPA define who you are
By Ann Shelley
Many people I have known used this question as the center of their art showcase, long essay question, personal research or other academic assignments. Isn’t this ironic that we talk about the one thing we are trying to get a good grade on? It’s like black and white. I remember in high school, my friend for her AP art display did a piece that was centered around the idea “you are more than a number.”
“You are more than a number” is an idea that should be continued throughout all tests we take standardized or not. SAT and ACT are some things that every high schooler agonizes over. These are required scores by colleges to determine your intelligence and ability to achieve academically at the particular school. I always stressed about these tests. Since I was younger I stressed over any test, whether it be swimming or a test about tennis. The ACT was the same way. You shouldn’t be up all night worrying about a test you have the next day, don’t try and define your worth by your number of your intelligence.
This is when I thought and sat back saying, “ Wait a second, why does this matter?” GPA doesn’t matter thirty years from now, why would it matter, when after that long of time there is more of an experience factor. Experience is something that the classroom can’t teach you. This is why we are all encouraged so much to do internships. This is where we learn what we really enjoy about certain jobs/work environment. GPA doesn’t matter here. The lessons you learn throughout the college experiences matter here. The habits you hold with getting fro know people matter. The numbers never matter. Only you matter.