This is an example of Goodhart's Law, where qualification of entrance (whether to a college or company) is measured, and thus becomes the target for applicants

This is an example of Goodhart's Law, where qualification of entrance (whether to a college or company) is measured, and thus becomes the target for applicants rather than being good at what is being assessed. I for one never really cared about grades and would just sit in class and try to understand what it was really about so that it made sense and could be internalized. I don't think this works anymore where the bar is set artificial high using proxy checks (e.g. leetcode) or having to get past recruiting screeners who have no idea what the job entails.