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That’s a wonderful goal, but college isn’t high school, and it could be more difficult than you anticipate to earn A’s. </p>
<p>But I do think happiness plays a part in that as well-- if you run into academic barriers and you are not happy at your school, that will tend to compound the problem. On the other hand, if you find you have to work harder than anticipated but you are enjoying your school and your social life, you’ll be more motivated to put in the extra effort. </p>
<p>It also does sound like UGA has offered you some opportunities that could lead to a better overall academic experience, with the research program. So it could be that UVA has more prestige, but the honors program at UGA will actually give you a better overall educational experience, and possibly a better foundation for grad school down the line.</p>