<p>“Finally, I sometimes feel like the lone voice here…but college isn’t --or at least shouldn’t be–just about picking up piece of paper so you can advance to the next step.”</p>
<p>Very true. </p>
<p>There is a big difference between not completely screwing your chances of getting into law school (such as going for something with massive grade deflation - on the scale of a full point, not a “Oh no, I might get a 3.8 and not a 3.9”) and doing something which has a very theoretical effect on admissions (sports, honors, economics v. history, etc). </p>
<p>If the median grades in the honours college are under a 3.0, then don’t do it. Otherwise, follow Jonri’s advice.</p>