Investigative series: Arpita Das – Grades and the significance behind them
I am someone who would revolve my life around grades. No matter what I had to sacrifice, what mattered to me most was the numerical value upon completing any assignment or assessment.
But, over the past year of high school, I’ve come to realize that maybe grades aren’t everything. Sure, it’s always key to do your best, but your grades aren’t always an accurate reflection of your capabilities within the broad spectrum of academics.
Each day starting Oct. 25, keep a lookout for a different story on the gravity that grades hold.