> In an age where having a degree is increasingly meaningless I wish I would agree with you, but I think that having a degree (or rather the right degree) is m

> In an age where having a degree is increasingly meaningless I wish I would agree with you, but I think that having a degree (or rather the right degree) is more important than ever. Basically grades exist to decide who gets a laid back high paying job, and who has to work 2 low paying labor intensive job just to live paycheck to paycheck. As one teacher told me once: we could have all of you practice chess, make a big tournament and you get to choose your university based on your chess ranking. It wouldn't be any less stupid than the current system.