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<p>That’s probably true in some cases. However, I think that the viewpoint of “high school grades are a game and not necessarily based on intelligence,” while certainly valid in some circumstances, should not be used as an excuse for poor performance. There are intelligent students who choose not to do their work, or who choose to “take risks” and do their work in a different way than the teacher assigned, and yes, they sometimes get penalized for it. However, the missing factor here is motivation. Intelligent students who find the system of grading distasteful can still realize that they need to work within it to an extent to demonstrate their own capabilities. This also prepares them for the future, establishing their reputations and their abilities to tolerate incompetent employers. Students can also work outside the system with extracurriculars and research, if available, to demonstrate their motivation. However, just refusing to work with or outside of the system at all doesn’t help anyone or demonstrate any capabilities.</p>
<p>As has been stated, saying that you’re bored with school and acting accordingly shows nothing positive to admissions. Taking independent studies and local university classes, or trying to find a way to make school work for you (which usually requires compromise on both sides, but that’s the way of the world) is what can make a student stand out.</p>