<p>I have to agree with zenkoan. You have to define success for you. If you freak out over getting a B, as others have said, you’re going to have a tough time at Stanford. Only the other hand, if you have another goal - like actually learning something or just enjoying yourself - Stanford becomes more worthwhile. For example, I’m thinking of the Earth Systems major. And yeah, I’m pretty sure I’m going to get Cs in the core classes. And you know what? I’m okay with that (as long as I don’t fail). I’m motivated by the material and the opportunity, not the grade on my exam.</p>