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View submission: Do highschool grades matter?
High school grades absolutely matter for getting into college. They are a major factor in determining which college you get into, and can help you earn scholarships. In turn, the college you get into plays a part in creating opportunities for you and introducing you to a network who will help you throughout your adult life. However, note that grades are not the only consideration for college admissions. If you are involved in sports, music, performing arts, volunteering, extracurriculars etc. it shows colleges that you are a complete person. They want someone who will contribute to the college's community both while you are a student and in the future when you are an alum.
If you're not going to college, grades still reflect certain qualities about you. They demonstrate that you can complete tasks, that you are responsible, that you have discipline, and that you show up every day. You will have an easier time convincing someone to hire you for your first job or two if you have that track record of consistency to back you up.
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