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For the typical student, I'd say they're far better off having something of a social life than chasing after straight A's.
by imsteve 19y ago
For the typical student, I'd say they're far better off having something of a social life than chasing after straight A's.
- neilc 19y agoWell, perhaps for the "typical" student, sure -- but by most metrics I would say the YC news audience is atypical. If you have a small amount of natural ability coupled with a work ethic, it is not a matter of getting As or having "something of a social life" -- you can have both.
- imsteve 19y agoYou brought up the "vast majority of students".