<p>In response to Jack’s response-</p>
<p>1.) To add to your quote and on the topic of the thread about student GPA’s:
“Students find their academic experience the most enjoyable aspect of their experience (50 percent) and are highly motivated to excel academically. In ranking their goals for college…75 percent cited good grades.”</p>
<p>So, there ARE two sides! Not that I myself consider grades to be the end-all and be-all of my highschool existence, but they are pretty important in asking my parents for money…mm hm :)</p>
<p>2.) That’s nice that people are more attractive. But you neglected to metion how the campus squirrels are these days…hmph</p>
<p>3.) Do you not think that academically the University has stayed true to its very high standards? And wouldn’t students who go to the University and attempt to dispel this myth about the “place where fun comes to die” actually suffer academically? And is it not true that the University still has a poor freshmen retention rate with at least 10% leaving after the 1st and 2nd years? </p>
<p>Just some thoughts…</p>